2018-2019, VA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Albemarle
+2018, Free Union, Albemarle
Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - November 7, 2018
Irene "Rennie" (Shifflett) Collier, 68, of Free Union,
passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Ellis
Daniel and Anne Shifflett.
Mrs. Collier retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 35 years of
service. She enjoyed traveling many places with her sister and daughters and
spending time with her grandchildren.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Lannie "Jr"
Collier; a special friend, Robert Hostetter; and brothers, Norman, James,
Edward, and Mervin.
Surviving are her daughters, Rebecca Frazier (Bryan), and Lorrie
Maupin (Danny); grandchildren, Danny Maupin Jr. (Beth), Jacque Maupin, Kirstyn
Marshall (Bryce), Kaitlyn Frazier, Bryan Frazier Jr., J.P. Maupin, and Nicolas
Maupin; great-grandchildren, Jack Marshall; brothers and sisters, Stella Creel, Mary Chestnut, Roy Shifflett, Mavis Blankenship, and Joyce
Shifflett; and a special sister-in-law, Ann Morris.
A funeral service will be held 11 am,
Friday, November 9, 2018, at Free Union Church of the Brethren, 4152 Free Union
Road, Free Union, VA 22940. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alexandria City
+2018, Alexandria City, VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Estel-O.-Blankenship-106686848
Estel O. Blankenship,
April 18, 1924 - December 21, 2018, Virginia
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Groveton Baptist
Church in Alexandria, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Alexandria City, VA, Obituary
https://www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Estel-O-Blankenship?obId=3962644#/obituaryInfo
Estel O. ( Eck)
Blankenship passed away peacefully December 21, 2018, at the age of 94. Born April 18, 1924, in southwest Virginia.
Mr. Blankenship worked as a coal miner
for a time and owned and operated a sawmill. He moved
his family to northern Virginia in 1955 and worked as a carpenter. Many years
later, he started his own successful construction company, E. O. Blankenship
& Son. When not working, he enjoyed restoring and showing antique vehicles and
spending time with family and friends. He was given the affectionate nickname
of Daddy Eck and no matter the age of the person speaking, that is how he was
addressed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth,
his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his daughter Linda (Larry), son
Larry (Linda), four
grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, one
brother and two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and two loving
caregivers.
A memorial service will be held at a
later date. Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA
Ruth L.
Blankenship – b.12Jun1931 - Alexandria, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTPX-TCM
Relatives – E.
Oblankenship, E. O. Blankenship, Estel O. Blankenship, Larry E. Blankenship,
Linda J. Blankenship.
+2018, Alexandria City, VA, Obituary
Published in The Washington Post on Jan. 3, 2019
Estel O. (Eck) Blankenship passed away peacefully December 21, 2018, at the age of 94. Born April 18, 1924, in southwest Virginia.
Mr. Blankenship worked as a coal miner for a time and owned and
operated a sawmill. He moved his family to northern
Virginia in 1955 and worked as a carpenter. Many years later, he started a successful
construction company, E. O. Blankenship & Son. When not working, he enjoyed
restoring and showing antique vehicles and spending time with family. He was
given the affectionate nickname of Daddy Eck and no matter the age of the
person speaking, that is how he was addressed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his parents, and
several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his daughter,
Linda (Larry), son, Larry (Linda), four grandchildren, 13
great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, one brother and two
sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and two loving caregivers.
A memorial service will be held January 19, 2019, 11 a.m. at
Groveton Baptist Church, 6511 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Virginia. Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA,
(703) 971-7400.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Amelia
+2018, Amelia Courthouse,
Amelia Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 8, 2018
Christine B. "Teen," Jones, age 79, of Amelia, passed from this life on April 7, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Jones; and her brother, Douglas Blankenship; and her parents, Hardy and Stella Blankenship.
She is survived by her sons, Cary (Penny) and Mitch, both of
Amelia; her sisters, Betty Bowlin (Bruce) of Amelia, Glenna (Bob)
Timberlake of Crewe; and her brother,
Harold (Buddy) Blankenship and his wife, Becky of Yorktown;
grandchildren, Richard, Keith, Christopher, Evan and Ellen.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at
Epworth United Methodist Church, 15941 S. Giles Road in Amelia, with burial in
the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Amherst
+2018, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lynchburg-va/charles-blankenship-7822365
Charles William Blankenship, 61, of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at the
Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Born April 26, 1956, in Lynchburg, he was the son of
the late John William Blankenship and the
late Frances Campbell
Blankenship.
Charles was a retired mechanic for Old Dominion Box and also worked
for England Stoves. He enjoyed fishing, grilling and watching wrestling,
westerns and vintage cartoons.
Charles is survived by three siblings,
John M. Blankenship of Madison Heights, Karen Beard of Lynchburg and Donna Lynn Blankenship with the family cat, “Little Girl” of Madison Heights; and one
nephew, Chris Beard of Lynchburg.
In honor of Charles’ request, there will be no services. We know
that you have already “gone fishing” and we will see you on the other side.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Monroe, Amherst Co., VA, Death
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Jerry-Blankenship-obituary?pid=190091555
Jerry Blankenship
passed away on August 29, 2018.
Funeral Home Services are being provided by Whitten Monelison
Chapel of Madison Heights, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Monroe, Amherst Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/madison-heights-va/jerry-blankenship-7976094
Jerry Ronald Blankenship, 76, of Monroe,
passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 surrounded by family at his residence.
Born April 13, 1942 in Rutherfordton County, NC, he was the son of the late Ray Gilkey Blankenship and Selma Graybeal
Blankenship.
Jerry was the husband of Rose Mary McFadden
Blankenship for fifty-one years. He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad
after thirty-seven years of service.
Jerry lived life to the fullest outdoors.
He loved to be outside and his many interests included hunting, fishing,
beekeeping, golf, and especially creating bountiful gardens teeming with more
produce than his family and friends could eat. Upon retiring, his gardening
expanded to growing grapes and making wine. Jerry had an inquisitive mind and
loved to experiment just to see what could be done. He was also a woodworking
craftsman creating beautiful pieces of furniture and picture frames that his
wife and daughter will enjoy for a lifetime. Jerry will be best remembered for
his adventurous spirit, generous nature, sense of humor and big, easy smile. He
had several special friends who were in many ways like family to him and the
family would like to thank them for all of their loving support, especially
through the last stages of his battle with cancer.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is
survived by a daughter, Jan L. Baker and husband Scott of Madison
Heights; two brothers, John Blankenship and wife Mary of St. Augustine, FL and Jim Blankenship of St. Mary, GA
and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering to celebrate Jerry’s life will
be held at Whitten Monelison Chapel from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018
with a time for family and friends to share special memories of Jerry,
beginning at 4:00 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00
a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at McDowell Memorial Park in Marion, NC under
the direction of Beam Funeral Service, 2170 Rutherford Road, Marion, NC 28752.
+2018, Monroe, Amherst
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - September 1, 2018
Jerry Ronald Blankenship, 76, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018,
surrounded by family at his residence. Born on April 13, 1942, in Rutherfordton
County, NC, he was the son of the late Ray Gilkey Blankenship and Selma Graybeal Blankenship.
Jerry was the husband of
Rose Mary McFadden Blankenship for fifty-one years. He retired from
Norfolk & Southern Railroad after thirty-seven years of service.
Jerry lived life to the fullest outdoors. He loved to be outside
and his many interests included hunting, fishing, beekeeping, golf, and
especially creating bountiful gardens teeming with more produce than his family
and friends could eat. Upon retiring, his gardening expanded to growing grapes
and making wine. Jerry had an inquisitive mind and loved to experiment just to
see what could be done. He was also a woodworking craftsman creating beautiful
pieces of furniture and picture frames that his wife and daughter will enjoy
for a lifetime.
Jerry will be best remembered for his adventurous spirit, generous
nature, sense of humor and big, easy smile. He had several special friends who
were in many ways like family to him.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by a daughter, Jan L. Baker and husband, Scott, of Madison Heights; two brothers, John Blankenship and wife, Mary, of St. Augustine, FL, and Jim Blankenship of St Mary, GA; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, September 4,
2018, at McDowell Memorial Park in Marion, NC, under the direction of Beam
Funeral Home, 2170 Rutherford Road, Marion, NC 28752.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Monroe, Amherst
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - March 11, 2019
William Martin "Bill" Hamilton, 51, of Monroe, passed
away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at his residence. Bill was born in Lynchburg,
on May 25, 1967.
He was an Electrician with BWXT. He loved camping and spending time
with his family and was always willing to do anything for anyone. He was a
loving husband, son, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathryn Anita Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife, Tracey Hamilton; his parents, the Rev.
D. Jack Hamilton and Vivian Muns Hamilton; his son, Travis Lee Hamilton and his
wife, Jennifer; his daughter, Faith Hamilton; his sister, Beth Wright; his
grandson, Benjamin Hamilton; one nephew,
Drew Blankenship; his mother-in-law, Judy Hutter and her
husband, Charles; and his father-in-law, Warren Maddox and his wife, Jean.
A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 6 pm, Thursday,
March 14, 2019, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Cheatham
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Appomattox
2018, Pamplin, Appomattox
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - November 11, 2018
Mona Lisa Keffer Glenn, 56, of Silo Road, Pamplin, died on Friday,
November 9, 2018, at her residence. Born in Princeton, WV, on October 13, 1962,
she was a daughter of the late Aretta Dyer and Lewis Donald Keffer.
She was the wife of Robert Lee Glenn, Jr. She was a member of
Walker's Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Mona was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Lee Kinser; a brother,
Charles L. Keffer; and a sister, Debra K. Hodge.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children,
Carless Kinser and fiancée, Caroline Paul of Alton, VA and Keisha Almond and
husband, Ben, of Appomattox, VA; nine grandchildren,
Danyelle Johnson, Amber Kinser, Mahayla Blankenship,
Seaira Burgess, Trever Burgess, Ethan Burgess, Jacob Poore, Jurnee Almond, and
Destyni Almond; one great-grandson, Bentley McPeak; two step-children, Jenny
Glenn and Jason Glenn; six brothers and sisters, Donna Atkins (Kenny) of Pax,
WV, Tammy Diane Keffer of Huntington, WV, Patricia K. Sexton of Princeton, WV,
Vickie Keffer of SC, Danny Keffer (Susan)of Largo, FL, and Jerry Keffer
(Michelle) of Princeton, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2018,
at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Donovan Campbell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bedford
+2018, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Mary (Teenie) Mitchell Smallwood, 90, of Bedford, passed away
Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Oakwood Health & Rehab. Center.
She was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1927 in Bedford County, a daughter of the
late Bernard Kenneth Mitchell and Sealer Blankenship Mitchell.
She was retired from Piedmont Label and was a member of Huddleston
United Methodist Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vivian Eugene
Smallwood; and her son, Kenneth E. Smallwood.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia S. Fisher and husband,
Gary Lee of Moneta; her granddaughter, Tiffani Wright and husband, Jonathan of
Lynchburg; and her sisters, Dorothy "Dottie" Wooldridge, Joyce
Nichols, both of Bedford and Judy Tuck and husband, Manuel of Huddleston as
well as two great- grandchildren, Colbie and Macie Wright.
A funeral service will be 1 p.m. at the graveside at Leftwich
Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - September 12, 2018
Verlana Blankenship Campbell went to be with the Lord and her late love of her life Ted
Campbell.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter Reanna D. Welch; parents
Sheila B. and Bobby Honaker; brother, Chad R. Honaker; uncle and aunt H. R. and Melody
Blankenship ; also nieces, nephews and friends
from all over.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - March 6, 2019
Joyce Mitchell Nichols, 89 of Bedford, passed away Friday, March 1,
2019 at English Meadows. She was born on Wednesday, July 24, 1929 in Bedford
County, a daughter of the late Bernard Kenneth Mitchell and Sealer Pearl Blankenship
Mitchell.
She was retired from Piedmont Label as a color separator.
She was preceded in death by husband, Mahlon Pierce Nichols.
She is survived by her son, Mahlon P. "Mike" Nichols
& wife, Dianne of Bedford; her granddaughter, Candice Elizabeth Witt &
husband, Jonathan of Altavista; her great grandson, Cameron Pruitt & wife,
Kimberlee of Lexington, SC; great-granddaughter, Ashley Witt of Altavista; her
sisters, Dorothy Wooldridge of Bedford, Judy Tuck & husband, Manual of
Huddleston as well as many nieces & nephews.
A memorial service will be at 11 am, on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at
Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service chapel, Bedford, with Rev. Wayne
Murphy officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bedford, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The Bedford Bulletin, (VA) - April 3, 2019
Beatrice Mullins, 93, of Bedford passed away on Saturday, March 30,
2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in
Dickenson Co., VA on December 7, 1925. A daughter of the late
Vaudie and Pealie Ann Mullins.
Beatrice was a loving mother and grandmother and friend. She loved
spending time with her family. She also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening
especially her flowers and she also loved to eat. She was loved by so many and
will be missed by all that knew her especially her loving companion and dog,
Cody.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Arlie Elmer Mullins and a daughter, D. Joyce Detamore.
Beatrice is survived by six children,
Delois McCoy and her husband, Vastine, Reta Ann Blankenship,
Loretta S. Parker and her husband, Bob, Donetta VanDyke and her husband, Allen,
Ronald Mullins and his wife, Evelyn and Randall Mullins and his wife, Sharon;
17 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; special
family member and caretaker, Valerie Agee. Also surviving are numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins and many friends.
A funeral service and celebration of Beatrices
life will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Lighthouse
Free Will Baptist Church, with Pastor Daniel Smith officiating. Burial will
follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manassas, Prince
William Co., VA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV17-2KPW
Phillip Andrew
Blankenship, b.18May1946 - Reta Ann Mullins, b.28Dec1946 – m.23Jul1969
S/o Bernard
& Mary Blankenship – D/o Arlie & Beatrice Mullins
2018, Forest, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 8, 2018
Tex Richard Mann 79, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, February
3, 2018, at his home. Born in Lynchburg on March 15, 1938, he was the son of
the late Mary C. and Elton H. Mann.
He was the loving husband of Jacqueline Miller Mann for 60 years. He
retired from B&W after 35 years of service. His hobbies included hunting
and fishing. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends. He was a
member of Norwood Baptist Church where he enjoyed the church members and
functions.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Cindy
Shumate (David), Rick Mann, and Lloyd Mann (Caroline); grandchildren, Melissa
Beatty (Jim), Dana Evans (Brian), Alison Clontz (Dustin), and Sara Chiu (Andy).
He also leaves a family legacy to his greatgr and daughter, Hannah and his
seven other greatgr and children; and his sister-in-law, Suzanne Miller and David Blankenship, who cared for him as his personal
caregiver.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 10,
2018, at Norwood Baptist Church, 1045 Random Way, Forest, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Forest, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - April 12, 2018
Paul Joseph Kelly, 78, of Forest, VA, died on April 10, 2018. He was born on
September 12, 1939, in Pittsfield, MA.
Paul graduated with a Bachelor's degree in education from Keene
State College in 1964 and continued his education at the University of
Virginia, where he received his Master's degree in Education in 1966. Paul
worked many years as an Audiologist in both Charlottesville and Lynchburg. He
was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Kelly and
Marguerite Street Kelly, and two brothers: Dr. Robert Kelly and Richard Kelly
of Pittsfield, Ma.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Caroline Mawyer Kelly; two daughters, Alicia Blankenship (Mitch) of Forest,
VA and Alison Kelly (Arty) of Palmyra, VA; three grandchildren, Conner,
Charlotte, and Miles; one sister, Joanne Prendergast of Falmouth, MA; and one
sister-in-law, Josie Kelly of Pittsfield, MA.
A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 11
a.m. at the Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville, VA, with burial to follow
at Monticello Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Goodview, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
Edgar Russell (Sonny) Gresham III, 78
[January 9, 1940], of Goodview, VA, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018.
Sonny was a 30-year veteran of the United States Naval Reserve
Construction Battalion where he retired as Chief Petty Officer in 1990. In 2005
he retired as HVAC Manager for APB Whiting Oil after 25 years. Sonny was a
lifelong Methodist and was a member at Main Street United Methodist Church in
Bedford, VA. He believed in duty to God and Country, but the great love of his
life was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Russell Gresham Jr.
and Ruth Goodwin Gresham; his wife
of 45 years, Carolyn
Blankenship Gresham; his
sister, Bettye J. Haupt; and his grandson, Henry Christopher Hancock.
Survivors include his children, E. Russell Gresham IV and Christy
of Bassett, Joyce Hancock and Chris of Roanoke, and Kevin Gresham of Goodview;
grandchildren, Lenae, Eryn, Dylan and Gavin; great-grandchildren, Alexander and
Thomas; brothers, Jim Gresham and Judy of Salem, and Van Gresham and Barbara of
Salem; brother-in-law, Bob Haupt of Salem; special family friend, Dawn Cox and
son, Justin A. Cox; and many other nieces, nephews and extended family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January
31, 2018, at Thrasher United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Greer of Main
St. UMC presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Goodview, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - April 11, 2018
Patricia Flanagan Crosswhite, 66, of Goodview, VA, went home to
join her family on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Although she was known as
"Pat" to her friends, her family called her "Nana."
She was retired from Virginia Veterans Care Center's Human Resource
Department. "Her passion was spending time with her six grandsons and
creating amazing scrapbooks. Her hobbies included reading, playing games on her
iPad and enjoying her many collectibles."
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford W. Flanagan
and Marriah Kathleen Surber; and her brother, Clifford W. Flanagan Jr.
Patricia is survived by her husband, James R. "Jim"
Crosswhite; her son, Scott Crosswhite and his wife, Lori; her daughter, Vicki
Lucas and her husband, Jason; her six grandsons,
Dylan Blankenship, Calvin Crosswhite, Garrett Crosswhite,
Davis Crosswhite, Griffin Lucas and Sawyer Lucas; a cousin, Virginia Frye; and
her best friends, Cindy Lewis and Diana Kessler.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April
12, 2018, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Huddleston, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - July 16, 2019
Dorothy "Dottie" Wooldridge, 93, of Huddleston, VA,
passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at English Meadows in Bedford, VA. She
was born April 26, 1926, a daughter of the late Bernard K. and Sealer Blankenship Mitchell of Huddleston.
After graduating from Huddleston High School in 1944, Dottie worked
at the Lane Company in Altavista before marrying Elmo. They settled in
Huddleston where she became a homemaker and raised two daughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O. Elmo Wooldridge; and
her sisters, Mary "Teenie" Smallwood and Joyce Nichols.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Wanda Mayberry (Steve),
Rita Turner (Billy); grandchildren, Leigh Ann Ellis (Chris), Wayne Turner
(Jesse); great-grandsons, Zane Ellis, Sawyer Ellis, Nathaniel Turner, Wyatt
Turner; sister, Judy Tuck (Manuel); and many nieces and nephews. Dottie was a
long-time member of the Huddleston United Methodist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, July 20,
2019, at Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston with the Rev. Wayne Murphy
officiating. Interment will follow in Leftwich Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
Ferris Everette Blankenship, 90, of Moneta, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018.
Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Bedford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Moneta,
Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
Sue Anne Blankenship Doyle, 85, of Moneta, VA, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. She
was born September 13, 1934 the daughter of the late Benjamin Lowen Blankenship and Clara Belle Turley Blankenship.
Surviving are her husband, Larry "Jack" Doyle; three
children, Larry J. Doyle, Jr. of Salem, VA, Shawn Lee Doyle (Rachael) of
Coatesville, PA, Traci J. Johnson (Gerald) of Draper, VA; seven grandchildren;
eight great grandchildren; three siblings,
Sharon Camp (Scott), Benjamin Blankenship (Cathy), Kathy
Schrader (Rick); several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 pm, Saturday, October 5,
2019, at Epworth United Memorial Church with Pastor Kelvin Edwards, Sr.
officiating. Conner Bowman Funeral Home 62 Virginia Market
Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA. 24151 (540) 334-5151
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Moneta, Bedford
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 7, 2019
Mrs. Susan Margo
Kelly Blankenship 72 of
Moneta, VA formerly of Princeton passed away Monday November 4, 2019 following
a courageous battle with renal failure. She was born February 26, 1947 in Gary,
WV to the late Walter and Ruby Massey Kelly.
Susan met her husband Harold Blankenship at the age of 17 and soon after married.
They built a life in Princeton for 47 years until Harold's passing in 2012. She
was retired, last serving as President and owner of T&S Contractors. Susan
loved playing bingo and being with her family friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Harold, one brother Walter Kelly, Jr., four
sisters, April Kelly, Vickie Music, Cora Hall, and Carolyn Hagerman.
Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Harold
"Scott" Blankenship
and wife Samantha of Moneta, VA, one daughter
Susan E. Gonzin and husband Daniel of Moneta, VA,
three grandchildren Kayla Graham and
her companion Michael Smith, Matthew
Blankenship and wife Laurie, Hunter Blankenship and companion Sara Brown, nine great
grandchildren, two sisters Janet Ulisse of Mebane, NC and Kathy Fortner and
husband Arnold of Princeton.
A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 8,
2019, at Roselawn Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Eddie Pettrey
officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Montvale, Bedford Co., VA, Obituary
https://usobit.com/obituaries-2019/12/ruth-blankenship-tuesday-december-17th-2019/
Ruth Ernestine
McGlothlin Blankenship, age 70, of Montvale, Virginia,
formerly of Rowe, Virginia passed away Tuesday (December 17, 2019) in Thaxton,
[Bedford Co.,] Virginia. Born January 25, 1949 in Russell County, Virginia, she was a
daughter of the late Powers and Carmie Lester McGlothlin.
She had resided
in Rowe, Virginia most of her life, moving to Montvale one year ago. She had
been employed as a seamstress for Jacqueline Manufacturing in Richlands,
Virginia and Honaker Mills in Honaker, Virginia. She enjoyed being outdoors,
gardening, tending to her flowers and riding four wheelers with her friends.
Survivors
include two children, Denise Keen and husband, Andy and Rebecca Sargent and husband, William; grandson, Preston Gilbert; special
companion, Cecil Shelton; children at heart, Kayla Taylor, Lora Osborne and
Julie Sutherland; sister, Catherine “Susie” Compton; best friend, Dana Davis
and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral
services will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday in the Honaker Funeral Home
Chapel with Harvey Hess, Jeff Hess, Randy Keen and Stevie Lester officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sandy Ridge Cemetery at Drill, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be Ken Davis, James Davis, Channing Cook, Will Jennings,
Stevie Lester and Jeff Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Dana Davis,
Sue Davis, Kathy Davis, Sharon Cook, Debra Jennings and Lisa Blankenship.
Bland
+2019, Bastian, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.avestandsons.com/obituary/zella-faulkner
Zella Blankenship Faulkner, 89, of Bastian, VA, walked thru the gates of Heaven on Monday,
November 18, 2019.
She was the last of her siblings. She was a Christian woman who
loved everyone and faithfully attended church until she was unable to do so.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Chester Ray
Faulkner; her parents, Charles and Flora
Ramsey Blankenship; and two
grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Judy White and her husband, Roger,
John Ray Faulkner and his wife, Rama, and Jane Miller and her husband, Alan;
grandchildren, Alan Lee and Aaron Miller, David Faulkner and Jenna Lazardes;
five great-grandchildren with another to arrive in December; special friends,
which we considered family, who took such good care of her, Shelby Taylor,
Rhonda and Jeff Robinette, Ronnie and Jean Bradberry, and Josephine Musick; and
her doctor, Carolyn King.
Graveside services were held Friday, November 22, 2019, at 11 am,
with the Rev. Jeff Robinette officiating. She was laid to rest beside her
husband at Shiloh Cemetery. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bland, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 18, 2018
Virginia Gayle Cox, age 78 [1940], of Bland, passed away February 17, 2018. She was born in West Virginia to the late
Clarence and Marie Blankenship
Chandler.
She retired from Tultex after 30 years of service.
Virginia survived by her husband of 60 years Melvin Cox of Bland;
son, Jay Cox of Vinton; brother Bobby Chandler of Mechanicsburg; Sue Caudill of
Rocky Gap; Nancy Brown of Bland; Mary Ann DeWilde of NC; two grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 2 P.M. Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at
the Highlands Bland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ted Anders and Reverend Nathan
Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany United Methodist
Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bland, Bland
Co., VA. Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 2, 2018
Edward Charles Havens, 83, of Bland, VA passed away Tuesday, May 1,
2018 at his home. He was born December 29, 1934 at Bland, VA, the son of the
late Rufus and Lida Hughes Havens.
He was a railroad engineer with more than 30 years of service. He
was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the
United States Army.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Blankenship Havens, his granddaughter, Brandi Sutherland, a great-grandchild, Levi
Smith and two brothers, Hale Havens and Raymond Havens.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons and daughters-in-law,
Darrell & Tammy Havens, Greg & Pam Havens and Todd Havens; his
grandchildren, Kacie & Mark Smith, Colton Havens, RheaAnn Havens, Bryce
Havens, Caitlin Green and Dakota & Sara Crouse; 6 great-grandchildren;
brother & sisters-in-law Garland & Kathy Havens and Irma Havens; sister
& brother-in-law, Marie & Jerry Yates; his "in-laws", Larry
& Darlene Blankenship ,
Debbie & Junior Akers and Mary
Ann Blankenship ; a host of
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, May 5, 2018, at
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with Rev. Ted Anders
officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bland, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.avestandsons.com/obituary/christopher-miller
Christopher Samuel Miller, 57, of Bland, VA died Friday, May 11,
2018. He was born June 1, 1960 at Bluefield, WV, the son of Samuel D. & Pearl Blankenship Miller.
He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He loved
animals and enjoyed taking care of his friend’s horses. He was always willing
to help and was a likable soul that will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel D. Miller and his
sister, Sheila Miller Faulkner.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Pearl
Blankenship Miller; his
sister, Missy Miller; special friend, Jimmy Miller; several nieces, nephews
extended family and friends.
A graveside service is planned for Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 2:00
P.M. at Morning Star Cemetery, Bland, with Rev. Henry Allen Conley officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bland, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - March 20, 2019
Paul Earl Agee Jr., 72, of Bland, VA, passed away on Friday, March
15, 2019, at Wythe County Community Hospital, [Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA]. He
was born on April 14, 1946, at Bland, VA, the son of the late Paul Sr. and Dorothy Blankenship Agee.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. He was actively
involved in his community of Bastain and enjoyed helping his neighbors. He
enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a Mark Martin fan. He was a hard worker and had
worked over ten years in the coal mines, had helped his brother as a roofer,
was a previous lineman in Northern VA. and retired
from Branch Highways as a heavy equipment operator.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James
Cleveland Agee; and two sisters, Marsha Jessee and Barbara Tyeryar.
Left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter-in-law, James
Paul and Amanda Agee; his daughter and son-in-law, Detria and Lonnie Thomas;
his grandchildren, Tynley, Everley, Austin, Alex, Asha, Dakota, and Shiloh; his
brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Brenda Agee; sisters and brother-in-law,
Brenda and Terry Parker and Kathy Agee; special niece and nephew, Angie Davis
and JP Parker; and several special cousins and friends, too many to list.
Funeral services were held 7 pm, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at A.
Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Danny Shortridge
officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 1
pm, at Morning Star Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bland, Bland Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 2, 2019
Brian Keith ("Mouse") McGuire, the "Bland County
Legend", 55, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September
1, 2019, peacefully, at his home. He was born June 2, 1964 at Pearisburg, VA,
the son of Harry Thomas ("Tommy") and Catherine Blankenship McGuire.
Mouse grew up in White Gate and graduated from Giles High School,
Class of 1982. He was always smiling and was a "people person." He
worked as a land surveyor and a salesman for Lowe's for 18 years, but his
favorite job was being "Papa". He loved children, especially his
grandchildren. He was an avid fan and collector of John Wayne memorabilia and
enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets. He never met a stranger and gained
numerous special friends throughout his careers which he never forgot you once
he met you. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by those who knew
him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Thomas McGuire, his
sister, Kay Clemons and his father-in-law, Larry Atwood.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Robin A. McGuire;
his mother, Catherine Blankenship McGuire;
step-children, Chris & Kayla Viars and Brett Viars & Jodi Krista; his
grandchildren, Koty, Bryton, Neyland and Korbin, Carson and Collin; his brother
& sister-in-law, Kevin & Lisa McGuire; his sister, Cheryl McGuire;
special nieces and nephews, Krystal & Josh Williams, Kaitlyn McGuire &
Paul Sarver, Amy & Eric Dean, Jaron & Sabrina Crider, John Clemons,
Scott Clemons, Tara & Ammon Coghill and Kayla & Lucas Adams; special
great-niece, Scarlett; his mother-in-law, Irene Atwood; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Ronnie & Crystal Atwood, Gina Atwood and Brandon Atwood;
numerous extended family members and special friends, too many to list.
Per his wishes, Mouse has been cremated. A memorial service will be
held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm, at A. Vest & Sons Funeral
Home Chapel, White Gate, with Pastor Tom Maurer officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rocky Gap, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Hillard-Blankenship-106702562
Hillard Blankenship,
May 9, 1939 - December 2018, Rocky Gap, Virginia
Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm, Wednesday, January 2, 2019
at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV, with the Rev. Robbie Barrett
officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery on Route 20 with family
and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rocky Gap, Bland
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.cravens-shires.com/obituary/hillard-blankenship
Hillard (Poppy) Blankenship, 79, of Rocky
Gap, VA, formerly of Bland, VA, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Princeton
Community Hospital, [Mercer Co., WV] after a long illness. He was born May 9, 1939 in
Panther, WV, the son of the late Rathmer and Noah Coleman Blankenship.
Hillard was a foreman for Eskay Company
before he retired and was of the Church of God faith.
In addition to his parents, Hillard was
preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Blankenship, and daughter,
Pansy
Blankenship; two Brothers, Jessie Blankenship, and Ralph Blankenship.
Those left to cherish Hillard’s memory
are his two daughters, Carolyn Blankenship of the home, and Edith Walker and
husband, Harold, of Bland, VA; four sisters, Rosa Thompson and
husband, Glen, of Abingdon, VA, Lona King and husband, Willie, of New Jersey,
Lena Jackson and
husband, Billy, of Panther, WV, and Anna Merced and husband, Ray, of Tennessee;
two grandchildren, Michael Walker and wife, Anna, of Bland, VA, and Brittany
McGlothlin and husband, Stephen, of Bland, VA; three great-grandchildren, Dylan
Walker, Sydney Walker, Brayden Lowe, all of Bland, VA.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm,
Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV,,
with the Rev. Robbie Barrett officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn
Cemetery on Route 20 with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
+2018, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Martha-Ann-Blankenship-106761137
Martha Ann Blankenship, August 15, 1940 - January 20, 2019, Rocky Gap, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rocky Gap, Bland Co., VA, Obituary
https://usobit.com/2019/01/martha-ann-blankenship-august-15-1940-january-20-2019/
Martha Ann Blankenship, 77 of Dryfork
Rd, Rocky Gap, VA died Sunday January 20, 2019 at a Bristol
[Sullivan Co.,] TN. hospital.
Born August 15, 1940 in Iaeger, WV, she was a daughter of the late Hassel
Powell and Lilly Roberts Powell.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by husband
Green
Blankenship and her five children; Kevin, Sonny, Kyle and Kenny Blankenship and Kim Blankenship.
In following Mrs. Blankenship’s wishes
there will be no service.
Botetourt
+2018, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/Oakeys1/memsol.cgi?user_id=2137521
Jason McNeil Blankenship, 36, of Buchanan passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Jason
was born August 9, 1982 in Logan, WV the son of Joe F. Blankenship, Jr. and Belinda E.
Cash.
Jason loved the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, hiking and
riding 4-wheelers in the mountains. Jason had a contagious smile and loved
everyone he met. He could always be found with his kids and his family.
Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Truby
Ellis and James O. Ellis.
Jason is survived by his wife,
Nicole Blankenship; his children,
Kinzie, Joshua and Brooklyn; his step-son, Trevor Ayersman; his mother, Belinda Cash (R. L.
Cash); his father, Joe F. Blankenship, Jr. (Alice Blankenship);
his brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Amanda Blankenship; step-brother, C. D. Thomas; step-sisters,
Callie Ayers (Neal), and Heather Vaughn (Gunnar); paternal grandparents, Joe F. Blankenship, Sr. and Geraldine Blankenship; nieces
and nephews, Conner Blankenship, Katie and Levi Rupe; numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins; his special friends, Griffin Ashwell, Justin Reed, Tim
Parrish, Mario Jones and many more too numerous to mention.
Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 24,
2018 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Art Good.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA Death
Sharon Diane Blankenship was born on August 19, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, February 3,
2019.
Botetourt Funeral Home Chapel – Buchanan,
VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA Obituary
https://www.botetourtfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Sharon-Blankenship-3/#!/Obituary
Sharon Diane Ambrose Blankenship, 72, of
Buchanan, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Elmer
Blankenship; and parents, William Thomas and Ruth McGee Ambrose.
She is survived by her son, John Blankenship; daughter,
Cynthia
Blankenship; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother and
sister-in-law, Ed and Susan Ambrose.
Funeral services will be at 11 am, on
Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery.
+2019, Buchanan, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
The News-Gazette, (Lexington, VA) - April 3, 2019
Posey Staunton Hall, Jr., 88 [1931], of Buchanan, fell asleep in Christ on
Wednesday, March 27, 2019, and is resting until his Lord's return.
Mr. Hall was a Navy veteran who was stationed at Whidbey Island,
Washington Naval Air Station, and had retired from the Virginia Department of
Transportation as a right of way agent.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Posey Staunton Hall Sr. and Naomi Blankenship Hall, and brother, John C. Hall.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years and 364 days, Sharon
Fleshman Hall; daughters and son-in-law, Connie and Butch Childress, and Penny
Hall; son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Hall, all of Buchanan;
grandchildren, Michael and Cerianne Hall of Buena Vista, and Jason and Kristine
Hall of Buchanan.
The funeral was held Sunday, March 31, in the Buena Vista Seventh
Day Adventist Church with Pastor Bob Banks officiating. Private interment
followed in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Botetourt Funeral Home in Buchanan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Salem District, Roanoke Co., VA,
Hall, Posey S. 50, M, VA, Head,
Hall, Naomi 38, F, VA, Wife,
Hall, John C. 14, M, VA, Son,
Hall, Posey S. 09, M, VA, Son,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR1S-5QN
+2018, Daleville, Botetourt
Co., VA, Death
Hugh (Chick) H. Blankenship, 83 [1935], of Daleville, VA, passed away,
Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday,
September 20, 2018 with services being held at 7 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home
Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Daleville, Botetourt
Co., VA, Obituary
https://simpsonfuneral.com/tribute/details/1857/Hugh-Blankenship/obituary.html
Hugh "Chick" Harold Blankenship, 83, of
Daleville passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
He was preceded in death by a brother,
Eugene
Blankenship.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Anita Garrett Blankenship; children,
Hugh
Harold Blankenship, Jr. (Amanda) of Ironto, Samuel David Blankenship of Blue Ridge, Alisa Louise
Price (Ralph) Troutville, Rita Marie Shields (John)
Buchanan; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
A celebration of "Chick's" life
will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160
Peters Creek Road with Bishop Lanny Carter and Pastor J.J. Davis
officiating.
Bristol City
+2018, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - July 24, 2018
Hazel E. Widener, 91, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 21,
2018, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Washington County, VA, on
March 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Wilburn and Virginia Henley Brannon.
She was life long resident of Washington County, VA and attended
Revival Center Baptist Church in Bristol, VA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 67 years, Roy D. Widener Sr; daughter,
Charlotte Blankenship and her husband, Dallas
Blankenship Sr.; and two sons,
Roy "Buddy" Widener Jr. and Timothy "Tim" D. Widener.
Hazel is survived by her three sons, Gary Don Widener and wife,
Debbie, David Wayne Widener and wife, Darlene, and Joseph Edward
"Joe" Widener and wife, Tammy; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Widener; one
sister, Katie R. Ball and husband, Harold; 11 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at
Revival Center Baptist Church, Bristol, Va, with the
Reverend Lyons Smith, the Reverend Leo Rymer, and the Reverend Robert Coffey
officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va. Pallbearers
will be grandsons Honorary Pallbearers will be men of the church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - September 13, 2018
Doris Helton Neese, age 92, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on
May 5, 1926, to the late Thomas B. Helton Sr. and Fannie B. Young Helton in
Bristol, VA.
Doris was a charter member of Beaverview Baptist Church where she
taught Sunday school for many years. As a young lady she worked alongside
Tennessee Ernie Ford at WOPI and later retired from the Washington County
School System.
In addition to her parents, Doris was also preceded in death by her
stepmother, Mae Blankenship Helton, affectionately remembered as "Aunt
Mae"; her beloved husband of 42 years, Everett Mason Neese Sr.; four
siblings, Earl J. Helton and wife, Mary Sue, Thomas B. Helton Jr., Marie
Helton, and Carl B. Helton; and two sons-in-law, Kim Cannon and Ernie Arnold.
She is survived by her son, Everett Mason Neese Jr. and wife, Nan,
of Marion, Va.; three daughters, Jean Arnold Silcox and husband, Tommy, of
Piney Flats, Tenn., Becky Cannon of Bristol, Va., and Frances Gerhardt and
husband, Brad, of Morristown, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Amy Tobey and husband,
Aaron, of Bristol, VA, Morgan Neese of Marion, VA, Matthew Neese of Marion, VA,
Ashley Cannon of Bristol, VA, and Garrett Gerhardt of Church Hill, Tenn.; three
great-grandchildren, Adilynne Tobey, Alex Tobey, and Hadley Neese; and two
sisters-in-law, Bobbie Helton and Gerri Helton, both of Bristol, VA.
A funeral service will be held at the Beaverview Baptist Church,
139 Beaverview Dr., Bristol, VA, 24201, on Friday September 14, 2018, at 7 p.m.
with Pastor Bobby Burrow officiating. A committal service will be held at
Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Hwy., Abingdon, VA 24210, on Saturday,
September 15, 2018, at 11 a.m. where John Robert Buchanan, Nathan Graybeal,
Jimmy Helton, Steve Helton, Tommy Helton, and Wayne Neese will serve as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Cannon, Bobby Copenhaver, Roger
Copenhaver, Larry Neese, Sam Neese, Woody Neese, and the Deacons of Beaverview
Baptist Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Goodson District, Washington Co., VA,
Helton, Thomas
B. 53, M, VA, Head,
Helton, Mae 45, F, VA, Wife,
Helton, Earl 17, M, VA, Son,
Helton, Thomas
B. 14, M, VA, Son,
Helton, Doris 13, F, VA, Dau,
Helton, Carl 04, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR1F-V9P
2018, Bristol, City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - December 9, 2018
Mr. Donald Woodward Jr., age 70, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away
Friday, December 7, 2018, in a Bristol,
[Sullivan Co.,]
Tennessee hospital. Born May 21, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky, he was a son of the
late Nobel Henry and Draper Lillian Lewis Woodward.
A lifelong resident of the southwest Virginia area, he was a member
of Temple Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia. He had previously been employed
as a General Mine Foreman for Island Creek Coal Company VP 5 & 6 mines, and
most recently owned DJ's Tire and Auto Sales.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Lexie Harless; and four brothers, Mike Woodward, Darrell
Woodard, Harold Woodward, and Ricky Woodward.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Betty Sue Woodward of the
home; two children, Jennifer Woodward Proffitt and husband, Michael, of
Bristol, and Jeffery Donald Woodward and wife, Lisa, of Rosedale; three
grandchildren, Adrienne Harless Combs, Derek Woodward, and Ashley Woodward; two
great-grandchildren, Alaric and Reign; three brothers, Larry Woodward and wife,
Linda, Gary Woodard and wife, Lynn, and Randall Woodard; one sister, Wanda
Miller and husband, Kermit; one god-grandson, Cody Peck; one
god-great-grandson, Lincoln Peck; special sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Margaret and Ronnie
Blankenship; several nieces and
nephews also survive
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Sunday, December 9,
2018, in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with Pas tor John Price and Pastor Kevin Price
officiating. Interment will follow at orest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon,
Virginia. Pallbearers will be Ed "Nutsey" Buchanan, Rick Yates,
Robert Norris, Ronald Norris, Danny O'Quinn, Jr., Steven Deskins, Chris
McCartney, and Cody Peck.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ronald Lee
Blankenship - b.15Jan1947 - Honaker, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYW9-Q6F
Relatives - Margaret
A. Blankenship, Ronnie Blankenship.
2019, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 13, 2019
Barbara Mae Mutter, age 76, of Bristol, VA, went to be with the
Lord on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was
born on December 15, 1942, in Bristol, VA, a daughter of the late George P. and
Melva Neal Watson.
Barbara was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired
from Bristol Compressors. She was a charter member of Friendship Baptist
Church.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ronnie T. Mutter; daughter, Rhonda Blankenship and husband, David; granddaughters, Rachel Blankenship and Abigail Blankenship; brother, Billy Watson and wife, Linda; special nephew,
David Clark; and several other nieces and nephews.
The graveside service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, March 14,
2019, at Glenwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Weaver Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - May 12, 2019
Danny Earl Jessee, age 70, of Bristol, VA, passed away at his home
with his family by his side on Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born in Bristol,
VA, to the late Elmer and Gladys Jessee on April 25, 1949.
Danny is survived by his wife, Judy Ball Jessee; his daughter, Michelle and husband, Jason Blankenship; son, Matthew and his wife, Jennifer
Jessee; brother, Raymond Elmer Jessee of Mt. Carmel, TN; sister, Patricia
Collins of Erwin, TN; grandchildren,
Nathan and Preston Blankenship
, Olivia and Danny Ray Jessee; several nieces and nephews; and longtime friend,
Dicky Thurston.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019,
at 4 pm, at Freedom Baptist Church, 1808 New Hampshire Ave, Bristol, VA, with
the Rev. Gary Garland officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Roy Charles "R. C." Blankenship, 89 [1930], of Bristol, VA,
passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, July
15, 2019, at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral service will
follow at 7 p.m. Monday with the Reverend Alan Moor officiating. The committal
service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at
Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol Va., with the U.S. Army National Guard and D.A.V.
Honor Guard conducting military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Chris Blankenship, David Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Joshua Blankenship, Jeffery Fluck, and Marshal Herndon.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Jericho Temple Shriners.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roy C.
Blankenship - b.05Apr1930 - Bristol, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7G-45G
Relatives; Betty A. Blankenship Iv, Mark Alan Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, R. C.
Blankenship.
+2019, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Roy Charles "R.C." Blankenship, 89, of Bristol,
Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical
Center. He was born on April 5, 1930, a son of the late Roy and Hallie
Blankenship.
He was a lifelong resident of Bristol.
R.C. was retired for Raytheon Corporation and Interstate Bowl. He was a Mason
and member of Jericho Temple Shriners. He was also a member of North Bristol
Baptist Church. He enjoyed bowling and hunting.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by wife, Betty Ann Blankenship; grandson,
Matthew Worley, and five sisters.
R.C. is survived by his son, Mark Blankenship; his daughter,
Pat Barnett; three
grandchildren, April Worley, Lauren Hayden, and husband, Taryn, and Ashley Poe;
great-grandson, Devin Worley; two brothers, Gene Blankenship and wife, Irene,
and Claude
Blankenship and wife, Judy; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5
until 7 p.m. Monday,.
The funeral service will be at 7 pm,
Monday July 15, 2019, at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, with
Reverend Alan Moor officiating. The committal service and interment will be
conducted at 11 am, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol,
VA, with the U.S. Army National Guard and D.A.V. Honor Guard conducting
military graveside rites. Pallbearers will be Chris Blankenship, David Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Joshua Blankenship, Jeffery Fluck,
and Marshal Herndon. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Jericho
Temple Shriners.
+2019, Bristol City, VA, Obituary
Elmer "Gene" Blankenship, 81, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 15,
2019, at his home. He was born in Bristol, VA, on April 27, 1938, a son of the
late Roy and Hallie Barnes
Blankenship.
Gene worked as a salesman for Mid Mountain for several years. He
was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid bowler and his
favorite past time was watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a former
member of the Bristol Show Choir. He was also an active member of Euclid Avenue
Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five
sisters and one brother.
Gene is survived by his loving wife
of 58 years, Irene Blankenship; sons,
Chris Blankenship and wife, Elizabeth and David Blankenship and wife, Rhonda; grandchildren, Rachel
Blankenship, Mechala Blankenship, Abby Blankenship,
and Jon Blankenship; brother,
Claude Blankenship and wife, Judith; special friend, Andy
Hall; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 8 pm, Sunday, August 18, 2019, at
Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA, with Dr.
Allen Roberts, Pastor and the Rev. Alan Moor officiating. Committal services
and interment will be conducted at 11 am, Monday, August 19, 2019, in the
Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buchanan
+2018, Clifton Fork, Buchanan Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Goldie-Marie-Blankenship-Horn-106536599
Goldie Marie Blankenship Horn, February 20, 1929 - October 25, 2018, Buchanan County, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Clifton Fork, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Goldie-Marie-Blankenship-Horn?obId=3394761#/obituaryInfo
Goldie Marie Blankenship Horn, 89 years of age
of the Clifton Fork section of Buchanan County, VA, went to be with the Lord,
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 9:48 p.m., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, at her home with several members of her
family by her side. Born February 20, 1929 in Clifton Fork, VA, she was the
daughter of the late Ada and Louise Cantrell Blankenship.
Before her sickness, Marie enjoyed
quilting, cooking, gardening and canning. She was loved by everyone and a
member of the Wilderness Tabernacle Church. A loving mother,
grandmother, sister and friend.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband John Randolph Horn, Sr., son Troy Dale Horn,
daughter Lullie Mae Horn Viars, brothers Harvey Blankenship, Johnnie
Blankenship, Jermar Blankenship, Jay Blankenship, Noah Boyd, Frank Boyd, Hiram Boyd, Lincous
Blankenship and Acie Blankenship; sisters Roxie Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship
Hale,
Julie
Blankenship Street, Ebie Blankenship Penley, Jane Blankenship Rowe, Sarah Boyd Sparks, Cindy Boyd McGlothlin,
Lennie Boyd Mitchell Cole, Nellie Boyd Corns and Little Jenny Blankenship;
great-grandchildren Christopher Truman White and Urijah Alexander Hale, and one
great-great granddaughter.
Those left to cherish in her memories are
her daughters Shirley White and husband Marvin of Falmouth, VA, Goldie Blanton
and husband David of Brodhead, KY, Helen Compton and husband Tim and Jessie
Matney and husband Bobby all of Raven, VA; sons Ray Horn and wife Hester, John
Randolph Horne, Jr., and wife Kathy all of Raven, VA, Jerry Horne and wife Anna
Ruth of Roanoke, VA, Frankie Dean Horn and wife Linda of Pineville, KY, Jimmy
Horn and wife Merinda of Horn Mountain, VA. She is also survived by twenty-two
grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren
and several step-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at the
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Keen Mountain, VA, Sunday, October 28,
2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Brothers Bill Harrison and Troy Lester officiating.
Burial will follow in the Horn Family Cemetery on Clifton Fork Road, Raven, VA.
Active pallbearers will be her grandsons: Freddie Horn, Matthew Horne, Shane
Viars, Zachary Compton, Paxton Matney, Greg Browning and Ryan Browning.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Helping Hands nursing staff and
members of The Wilderness Tabernacle Church.
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Betty-Blankenship-105976658
Betty Blankenship,
October 20, 1937 - April 1, 2018, Grundy, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.news-expressky.com/obituaries/article_72711928-36bf-11e8-8b02-47c624ea319e.html
Betty Jean Blankenship, 80, of Grundy, VA, died Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the Holston
Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, [Sullivan
Co.,] TN. She was born at
Pikeville, Oct. 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Elisha and Clara Bentley Thacker.
She was a retired bookkeeper and had an Associate degree in liberal
arts from Southwest Virginia Community College. She was a member of the Little
Prater Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, designing floral arrangements and
spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
sister, Erva Baker; and numerous half-brothers and half-sisters.
She is survived by her husband,
Mack Blankenship of Grundy, VA; one daughter, Lisa Boardwine (William) of Grundy, VA; two
granddaughters, Leah Boardwine and Ashley Heath (Tom), both of Roanoke, VA;
three sisters, Christine Childers of Big Rock, VA, Wanda Justice (Howard) of
Pikeville and Rita Tackett (James ) of Prestonsburg; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018,
at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, VA, with Gerald Vanover
officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock,
VA, with Roy Baker, Matthew Woodyard, Daniel Rowlett, Clay Johnson, Jordan
Amos, Richard Puckett and Ricky Horn serving as pallbearers. Serving as
honorary pallbearers will be: William Boardwine, Tom Heath, Howard Justice,
James Tackett, Ralph Rowe, Henry Shortridge, Junior Rowe, Charlie Yates, Horace
Tiller and Bill Stacy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mack E.
Blankenship – b.15Dec1938 – Grundy, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ76-XF1N
Relatives -
Betty J. Blankenship.
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Gregory-Blankenship-106047430
Gregory Blankenship,
October 29, 1958 - April 24, 2018, Grundy, Virginia
Grave side service will be held at the Mary Lou Cemetery in
Paynesville, WV, Friday, April 27, 2018 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Pete Woods
officiating. Burial will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Gregory-Blankenship?obId=3071520#/obituaryInfo
Gregory Blankenship, 59 years of age
of Grundy, VA, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at is home. Born October 29,
1958 in Grundy, VA, he was the son of the late Acie Blankenship and Athelene Bandy
Main.
Gregory was a retired coal miner, an avid
Dale Earnhardt fan, enjoyed going to NASCAR races and fishing. He was of the
Christian faith, a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and uncle.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his step-mother Dora Blankenship, and sister
Phyllis Mullins.
Survivors include his loving wife
of thirty-seven years Vicky Thomas Blankenship of Grundy, VA;
son Steven Scott Young and wife Sealene of Stone Point, NC; sisters Cathy Blankenship West
and husband Roger of Mt. Juliet, TN, Janice Blankenship Hearn and husband Craig of
Laurel, DE, Shelia Czyz of Seaford, DE, Tammy Horn of Wolford, VA, Dawn Jackson
of Mt. Juliet, TN; brothers Anthony Czyz of Elkton, MD, Ben Czyz of Glasseo,
DE. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ethan Scott Young, Dylan Gregory
Young, special brother-in-law Earl Thomas of Wolford, VA, several nieces and
nephews.
Grave side service will be held at the
Mary Lou Cemetery in Paynesville, WV, Friday, April 27, 2018 at 12:00 noon with
Pastor Pete Woods officiating. Burial will follow. Shortridge-Ramey
Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Christopher-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189238873
Christopher Jay Blankenship of Grundy, Virginia was born on May 19, 1980 and passed away on
Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
Funeral service will be held at Crossview Church of Christ in
Paynesville, WV, Saturday, June 9, at 12:00 noon with Reverend Jack Wright,
Pastor Eddie Wilson, Pastor Harvey Payne, Evangelist Charlie Johnson,
Evangelist Hobert Kennedy and Pastor Phillis Rowe officiating. Burial will
follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery on Panther Ridge Rd,
in Paynesville, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/Christopher-Jay-Blankenship?obId=3107499#/obituaryInfo
Christopher Jay Blankenship, 38 years of age
of Grundy, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in the Bristol Regional
Medical Center in Bristol, [Sullivan Co.,] TN. Born May 19, 1980 in
Grundy, VA, he was the son of Everett and Millie Blankenship.
Christopher was an avid Green Bay Packers
fan and enjoyed classic cars and four wheeling. Loving son,
husband, father, brother and uncle.
He is proceeded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Ersel and Lou Blankenship, maternal grandparents, Jay and Cleatis
Blankenship, mother-in-law, Donna Burton, brother-in-law, Eric Burton, and
sister-in-law, Stevie Burton.
In addition to his parents, Everett Ellis
Blankenship and Millie Blankenship of Paynesville, WV he is also survived by the love
of his life of twenty-one years, Candice Leanne Burton Blankenship; two sons,
Kobe
Chase
Blankenship and Steven Kole
Blankenship both of the home and whom was the center of his world; one sister,
Emily (Adam)
McClanahan of Grundy, VA; and one brother, Everett
Blankenship Jr., of Lexington, KY; father-in-law Steve Burton and his companion Sherry
Vance of Raysal, WV and special nine nieces and nephews, eight aunts, 6 uncles
and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Crossview
Church of Christ in Paynesville, WV, Saturday, June 9, at 12:00 noon with
Reverend Jack Wright, Pastor Eddie Wilson, Pastor Harvey Payne, Evangelist
Charlie Johnson, Evangelist Hobert Kennedy and Pastor Phillis Rowe officiating.
Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery on Panther Ridge Rd, in
Paynesville, WV. Active pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
+2018, Grundy, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Florence Lee Brewster Mullins Blankenship, 74 years of age
of Grundy, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Buchanan General
Hospital. Born December 26, 1943 in McDowell County, she was the daughter of
the late Byrd Brewster and Carrie Edna Bailey Brewster.
Florence enjoyed crocheting, traveling,
listening to music and going to different churches. She attended Crossview
Church of Christ, was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She
was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded by her first husband Burl Mullins, her second husband Ersel Blankenship February 27,
2017, sons Michael Mullins, Roy Mullins, five brothers, four sisters and her
grandson Jimmy Hicks.
Survivors include her daughters Abby
Marshburn and husband Jeff, Lesia Mullins, Tammy Roberts and husband Ronald all
of NC; sons, Jeffery Mullins and wife Barbara of GA, Dennis Mullins and wife
Marie of Paynesville, WV; step-daughters, Florine Stacy, Judy Wolford and
husband Chris all of Grundy, VA, Elsia Matney and husband Randall of Panther,
WV, Rosemary Lester and
husband Lewis of Paynesville, WV, Betty Blankenship of Galax, VA; step-sons,
J. C. Mitchell of Paynesville, WV, Ersel “Hot Rod” Blankenship, Everett Eliss Blankenship and wife Millie,
John
Richard Blankenship and wife Anna all of Paynesville, WV.
She is also survived by forty-nine grandchildren,
several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held at the
Crossview Church of Christ in Paynesville, WV, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at
11:00 a.m. with Evangelist Hobert Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in
the Noah Mullins Cemetery on Panther Ridge Road, Paynesville, WV. Active
pallbearers will be her family and friends.
+2019, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/3845957/Blankenship-Joe/service-details.php
Joe Litz Blankenship, age 83 of
Grundy, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at University of Kentucky
Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Born April 17, 1936 at Blackey, Virginia,
he was the son of the late Vince and Hulda Annie Matney Blankenship. He was a
retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one son, Timothy “Timmy” Blankenship; one daughter,
Tamerlia
“Tammy” Jo Justice; one grandson, Joe Dale Blankenship; one great
grandson, Sebastian Ray Blankenship; brothers, Harry S. Blankenship, Vince Blankenship Jr., Cleve Blankenship, and Harrison Blankenship; sisters,
Pearl Justus and Laura Bailey.
He is survived by One
daughter Deborah (Debby) Blankenship of Grundy, Virginia; Grandchildren
Scott, Jason, and Josh Blankenship, and Tracy
Cooper; Eight Great Grandchildren. One Brother Kennith Blankenship and wife Lois of
Mesa, Arizona; Sisters, Emily Sue Elkins and husband Les of Rock Hill,
South Carolina, Loretta Baker and husband Nelson of Berlin, Michigan, June Gregory of
Centralia, Illinois, Dolly Loukmas and husband Nick of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Ada Elliott of
Madison Heights, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 11:00 am, at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel at
Grundy, Virginia, with Doug Blankenship, Bobby Conn, and Ronald Lester officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Virginia.
Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Josh Blankenship, Tyler Cooper,
Landon Bailey, Logan Bailey, Family, and Friends. Serving as honorary
pallbearers will be Joe’s church family and hunting buddies.
Posted on
Facebook by Anita Dotson
+2019, Grundy, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/joe-blankenship-obituary?pid=192880038
Joe Blankenship,
(Age 83), Grundy, Virginia, Apr 17, 1936 – May 10, 2019
One Brother Kennith Blankenship and wife Lois of Mesa, Arizona Sisters Emily Sue Elkins and husband Les of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Loretta Baker and husband Nelson of Berlin, Michigan, June Gregory of Centralia, Illinois, Dolly
Loukmas and husband Nick of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Ada Elliott of Madison Heights, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 11:00 am,
at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel at Grundy, Virginia with Doug Blankenship, Bobby Conn, and Ronald Lester officiating. Burial will follow at
Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Virginia. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Josh
Blankenship, Tyler Cooper,
Landon Bailey, Logan Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Anthony-Blankenship-106219956
Anthony Blankenship,
January 11, 1937 - June 27, 2018, Hurley, Virginia
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018, 11:00 A.M.
at the Mill Fork Freewill Baptist Church at Phelps, Kentucky with Mike Casey, Willie
Coleman, and Cecil Hurley officiating. Burial will follow at the Blankenship Cemetery on Swans Fork Road, Hurley, Virginia.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
https://virginiafuneralhomeofgrundy.com/book-of-memories/3545346/Blankenship-Anthony/obituary.php
Anthony Blankenship, age 81 of
Hurley, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Pikeville
Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Born January 11, 1937 at Argo, Kentucky,
he was the son of the late Walter Blankenship and Hester Prater.
He was a retired coal miner and produced
honey bees.
Survivors Include: His wife Loretta Scarberry
Blankenship of Hurley, Virginia; Three Daughters, Anna Ray Boyd and husband
Greg of Vansant, Virginia, Wilma Maloney and husband John of Lexington,
Kentucky, Allison Stanley and husband Brad of Haysi, Virginia; Two Sons, Byron Blankenship and wife Debi of
Swords Creek, Virginia, Anthony Jerome Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia; Seven Grandchildren, Aaron Boyd of Vansant, Virginia, Adam Blankenship and wife Jill of
Abingdon, Virginia, Chaz Blankenship and wife Holly of Swords Creek, Virginia, Jessica Childress
and husband Jacob of Swords Creek, Virginia, Wesley Anthony Maloney of
Lexington, Kentucky, Joshua Maloney of Lexington, Kentucky, Ethan Stanley of
Haysi, Virginia; Five Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are several Half
Brothers and Sisters.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday,
June 30, 2018, at the Mill Fork Freewill Baptist Church at Phelps, Kentucky
with Mike Casey, Willie Coleman, and Cecil Hurley officiating. Burial will
follow at the Blankenship Cemetery on Swans Fork Road, Hurley, Virginia.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Family and Friends. Virginia
Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia.
+2019, Hurley, Buchanan
Co., VA Obituary
Homer Blankenship, Jr. age 65 of
Hurley, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his home. Born
September 27, 1953, at Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of Geneva Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia and the late Homer Blankenship.
He was a heavy equipment operator working
at strip mines. Homer was a member of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist
Church.
In addition to his father, he was
preceded in death by one brother, Paul Blankenship.
Survivors Include: His mother, Geneva Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia; His wife, Jereline Blankenship of Hurley, Virginia; One Son,
Kenny Blankenship and wife Mary of Abingdon, Virginia; Step Grandson, Jack
Adkins of Abingdon, Virginia; One Brother, Richard Blankenship and wife
Christine of Hurley, Virginia; One sister-in-law, Bonnie Blankenship of Hurley
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, August 10, 2019, 1:00 pm, at the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist
Church, Slate Creek Road, Grundy, Virginia, with Elders Phillip Estep, Danny
Hurley, George Baker, Herbert May and all other Elders of the church may
officiate. Burial will follow in the Harlan Blankenship Cemetery, Coon Branch
Road at Wolford, Virginia. Serving as pallbearers will be family and
friends.Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia.
Posted
on Face Book by: Anita Dotson
+2019, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Lois Jean Blankenship, age 72 of Hurley, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September
18, 2019, at her home. Born August 21, 1947, at Wayne County, West Virginia she
was the daughter of the late Miles B. Salmons and Delphia Watts Salmons. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Blankenship; one son, Billy Blankenship; three brothers, James, Miles B. Jr., and
Ora Salmons.
Survivors Include: One Son
David Blankenship and wife Tina of Hurley, VA; One Daughter Cassy Dotson
and husband Nathan of Big Rock, VA; One Grandson
William Blankenship; Two Brothers Tommy Salmons and wife Patsy
of Hurley, VA, Austine Salmons and wife Geraldine of Hurley, VA; One Sister
Donna Belcher and husband Robert of Hurley, VA; One Sister-In-law Linda Salmons
of Grundy, VA; Special Nephew Lelin Salmons of Hurley, VA; Also surviving are
several more nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, September
21, 2019, at the North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church on Coon Branch Road,
Wolford, VA, with Elders of the Old Regular Baptist officiating. Burial will follow
in the Salmons Family Cemetery, Buffalo Bill Drive, Grundy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be Lelin Salmons, William Blankenship, Nathan Dotson, Brandon Justus, Logan Phillips. B.J. Salmons, Eric
Blackburn, and Justin Blankenship.Virginia
Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
Posted by: Anita Dotson
on Facebook.
+2019, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/geneva-blankenship-obituary?pid=193944175
Geneva Blankenship
was born on January 31, 1934 and passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
Two Grandsons Michael Paul Blankenship, Kenny Ray Blankenship; Great-Grandson Evan Blankenship; Great-Granddaughter
Tannith Blankenship; One Step-Great-Grandson Jack Adkins Two Daughters-In-Law Jereline
Blankenship of Hurley, Virginia Bonnie Blankenship of Hurley,
Virginia Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday,
September 20, 2019, at the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, Slate Creek
Road, Grundy, VA, with Elders of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in the Harlan
Blankenship Cemetery, Coon
Branch Road at Wolford, VA. Serving as Pallbearers will be family and friends. Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Hurley, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Geneva Blankenship, age 85 of
Hurley, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Buchanan General
Hospital, Grundy, [Buchanan Co.,] VA. Born
January 31, 1934, in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Joda Blankenship and Cynthia Bailey
Blankenship.
She was a homemaker and a member of the
Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church. She was baptized in October 1996. Geneva
was employed by the Green Thumb Program and Experience Works at Hurley
Community Center.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Homer Blankenship, Sr. of 22 years.
They were married August 9, 1952. She was also preceded in death by two sons,
Homer
Blankenship, Jr. and Paul Ray Blankenship; two brothers, Cloyd Blankenship and Lafayette
Blankenship; two sisters, Pauline Blankenship and Violet Presley. Geneva
was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors Include: One Son, Richard
Blankenship and wife Christine of Hurley, VA. Two Grandsons
Michael Paul Blankenship & Kenny Ray Blankenship. Great-Grandson
Evan Blankenship. Great-Granddaughter
Tannith Blankenship. One
Step-Great-Grandson Jack Adkins. Two Daughters-In-Law Jereline Blankenship of Hurley, VA, Bonnie Blankenship of Hurley, VA.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019, 1:00 pm, at
the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church, Slate Creek Road, Grundy, VA, with
Elders of the Old Regular Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the
Harlan
Blankenship Cemetery, Coon Branch Road at Wolford, VA. Serving as Pallbearers will be family
and friends. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be C-Wing Nursing Staff of
Heritage Hall, Grundy, Virginia. Virginia Funeral Home of
Grundy, VA.
+2018, Maxie, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lloyd-Blankenship-106791429
Lloyd Blankenship,
January 29, 2019, Maxie, Virginia
Lloyd proudly served in the United States Army for 7-years 8-months
where he served as a paratrooper, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and was a
Kentucky Colonel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Maxie, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lloyd-Blankenship?obId=4075655#/obituaryInfo
Lloyd Blankenship, 83 years of age
of Maxie, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical
Center, Johnson City, [Washington Co.,] TN. Born in
Bartlick, VA, he was the son of the late Byrd and Mary (Owens) Blankenship.
Lloyd was a lifelong resident of Buchanan
County and was a member of Harman Freewill Baptist Church. He proudly served in
the United States Army for 7-years 8-months where he served as a paratrooper,
was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and was a Kentucky Colonel. He also was a
member of Sandy Valley Lodge #17 AF&AM and enjoyed fishing. He was a loving
husband, father, grandfather and was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by 2-Brothers: Larry and Bill Blankenship and 1-Sister:
Lois Marshall.
Those left to cherish his memory include
his wife of 52-years, Blanche (Anderson) Blankenship of Maxie, VA; 3-Children:
Pauline (Brian) Wilson
of Meadowview, VA, Buckey (Amanda) Blankenship of Maxie, VA, J. L. (Crystal)
Blankenship of Big Rock, VA; 3-Brothers: Freeman (Ann) Blankenship of Hidden Night,
NC, Bob (Peggy)
Blankenship of Harman, VA, Jerry Blankenship of Maxie, VA; 1-Sister: Pat (Ronnie) Owens
of Maxie, VA. Also, survived by 4-Grandchildren: Austin Blankenship, Emma
Blankenship, Faith Brooke Blankenship and
Justin Blankenship; and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted
Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Noon at the Harman Freewill Baptist Church with
Ministers: Ronnie Sliger, Eddie Wilson and Rodney Stiltner officiating with
burial to follow in the Blankenship-Clevinger Cemetery at Harman, VA.
Active Pallbearers will be Don Marshall, Clarence Cantrell, Dave Owens, Billy
Owens, Johnny McCoy, Joe Ratliff, Jay Spencer and Ronnie Davis. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Bob Blankenship, Joe Blankenship, Dillon Charles,
Dakota Charles, Dave Blankenship, William Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship Jr., Brandon Newsome,
Justin
Blankenship, Todd Blankenship, Shawn Blankenship, Jordan Marshall, Josh Marshall and
Brothers in Christ at Harman Freewill Baptist Church. Full Military Rites will
be conducted at the cemetery by members of Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and John Ratliff Post No. 164 of the American Legion. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
+2019, Rowe, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Mays Street Blankenship, age 91, of the
Robinson Fork area of Rowe, Virginia passed away on November 14, 2019, at the
Heritage Hall nursing home in Grundy, Virginia. She was born on March 6, 1928,
the first of five children to the late John and Myrtle Armes Street.
She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan
County. She attended Garden High School and was a member of the Little Prater
Church of Christ. She worked in retail at Singleton’s Department Store as a
sales clerk for several years before retiring. Prior to that, she was a homemaker
concentrating on raising her three children and making a good home for her
family. Her love of travel took her to Canada and Mexico and trips across the
country where she extensively explored all but three of the states. A dedicated
gardener, she enjoyed making things grow, especially flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Blankenship; one son,
Gary Wayne Blankenship; two brothers
Paul Edward Street and James Carlos Street; one sister, Dorothy Jean Shortridge.
She is survived by her two remaining children,
Ronald
Lee Blankenship and his wife Delours of Oakwood, Virginia; Jo Anne Byram and her
husband Ronald of Crozet, Virginia; one sister, Janice Taylor and her husband
Jim; one grandson, Scott Byram; six granddaughters, Caryn Johnson and
her husband Rick; Denise Addison and her husband Chris; Kim Charles and her
husband Gary; Amanda Price and her husband Chester; Stephanie Holland and her
husband Bull; Tonya Blankenship; daughter-in-law, Trish Ratliff; brother-in-law,
Guy Shortridge; sister-in-law, Joyce Street. Additional survivors include
twelve great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Service will be at 7:00 pm, on Sunday,
November 17, 2019, at the Virginia Funeral Home on Slate creek at Grundy,
Virginia officiated by her nephew Jeff Taylor. A
burial service will be conducted at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum
Claypool Hill, Virginia at 11:00 am, on Monday, November 18, 2019,
2018, Stinson Ridge, Buchanan Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - April 17, 2018
Mrs. Adelene Odell Helton, age 87, of the Stinson Ridge section of
Buchanan County, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, in a Richlands, [Tazewell Co.,] Virginia hospital. Born on October 28,
1930, in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Hampton and Ida Harris
Austin.
A lifelong resident of the area, she attended Fletchers Ridge
Freewill Baptist Church and loved going to church. She enjoyed quilting,
crocheting, working puzzle books, and working in her flowers and garden, but
her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She was a loving
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of sixty-six years, Arnold Helton in 2013; three grandsons, Shannon Musick, Jiles Royce
Helton, Jr., and Myron Helton; one daughter-in-law, Draper Robinson Helton;
four brothers, Emmitt Austin, Paul Austin, Hurley Austin, and Lee Austin; and
one sister, Delaney "Dee" Hess. In her generation, she was the last
surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include five daughters,
Jamie Dale Helton of the home, Ola Gay Stacy and husband, Doug, and Reva
McGlothlin and husband, Eddie, all of Rowe, Connie Fletcher and husband,
Mickey, and Glenda Blankenship, all of Honaker; three sons, Jiles Helton
of Honaker, Jerry Helton and wife, Bobbie of Rowe, and Timmy Helton and wife,
Teresa of Davenport; two sisters-in-law, Inez Honaker and Carol Austin; 11
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18,
2018, at the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with the Rev. Dennis
McGlothlin and the Rev. Troy Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the
Helton Cemetery on Stinson Ridge, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Michael Helton,
Ryan Fletcher, Dennis McGlothlin, Justin Helton, Tyler Helton, Joshua
McGlothlin and Seth McGlothlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of Fletchers
Ridge Freewill Baptist Church and Garfield Hess.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Glenda D.
Blankenship – Honaker, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYW9-X97
Relatives -
Brittany N. Blankenship, Walter Oggie Blankenship.
Walter Oggie
Blankenship – b.01Sep1961 – Honaker, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYW9-X9Q
Relatives -
Brittany N. Blankenship, Charlene Blankenship, Fred J. Blankenship, Glenda D.
Blankenship.
+2019, Vansant, Buchanan
Co., VA, Obituary
Patricia Ann Kiser Mounts, age 70, Vansant, VA, passed on Friday,
February 15, 2019, in Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, [Sullivan Co.,] TN.
Patricia was a 1966 graduate of Hurley High School and a member of
Victory Baptist Church in Vansant. She was an active member in the church and
served as the treasurer of the Victory Baptist Church Tuesday Ladies Group.
Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Edith
Blankenship Kiser and
brother-in-law, Ted Osborne, Jr.
Patricia is survived by her son, James Patrick Mounts of Richlands,
VA; father, Dewey Kiser of Abingdon, VA; sister, Judy Osborne of Grundy, VA;
nephews, Pete Osborne of Grundy, VA, Brent Osborne of Mechanicsville, VA, and
Brad Osborne of Blacksburg, VA; niece, Sheri Keller of Ravenna, OO; great
nephew and niece, Grayson and Avery Osborne of Mechanicsville, VA; special
friends and neighbors, Terry and Anita Looney; and her special friends of the
Tuesday Ladies Group, Patricia Cook, Bernice Elswick, Margaret Looney, ReDonna
Lawson, Bonnie Altizer, Lynnett Hagy, and Rebecca Matney.
Funeral services will be held at the Victory Baptist Church, 1471
Lovers Gap Road, Vansant, VA, at 11 am, Tuesday, February 19, 2019, with the
Rev. Phillip Cook officiating. Interment will follow at 2 am, Tuesday in Forest
Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete, Brent, Brad, and
Grayson Osborne. Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427
East Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, (276) 623-2700.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Buena Vista City
2018, Buena Vista City, VA, Obituary
The News-Gazette, (Lexington, VA) - August 8, 2018
Roger Lee Clark, 75, of Buena Vista died Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at his
residence. Born April 7, 1943, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late
Ellis Perry Clark and Lillie Zolren Wood Clark.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Jean Clark; two sons, Michael L.
Clark and Nathan R. Clark; brother Carl Clark; sister Jean Blankenship, two grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 am tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 9,
at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Adam Williams. Burial
will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Buena Vista City, VA Obituary
The News-Gazette, (Lexington, VA) - July 17, 2019
Hilda Camden Davis, 71, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, July
12, 2019, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital [Roanoke City, VA]. Born Aug. 21, 1947, in Rockbridge, she
was the daughter of the late Joe Clark and Ruby Wood Bartley Clark.
Surviving are her husband, Steven Davis; children,
Tonya Chambers, Jessica Camden, Jeremiah Camden and Kathy Blankenship;
grandchildren, Jasmine Turner, Kristopher Chambers, Brianna Rodriguez, Brandon
Rodriguez, Jonathan Camden, Caden Ingram, Alexis Ingram, Eden Camden and
Lincoln Camden; and great-grandchildren, Braylee Rayne, Jon Jr. and Jedidiah.
A memorial service will be conducted Monday, July 22, 2019, at 7
pm, at New Beginnings Community Mosaic Church, 248 Poplar Hill Road, Lexington,
VA, with By Pastor Gentry Hinojosa.
Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home
and Cremation Services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell
+2018, Concord, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - August 26, 2018
Philip Larry Nelson, 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully,
following a short battle with cancer, on Friday, August 24, 2018, at home
surrounded by his family. Born on February 19, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA, he was
the son of Charles Reggie
Blankenship of Lynchburg and
the late Virginia Tweedy Blankenship.
He was the husband of Carolyn A. Nelson. He graduated from E. C.
Glass High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was
employed by Virginia Fibre (Greif, Inc.) for many years; however, his proudest
accomplishment was the creation and continued growth of his own company,
Chestnut Mountain Feed, which was founded in 1991 and still thrives today.
Through all of his hard work and accomplishments, he was at his happiest when
spending time on his farm and tending to his cattle. He was a member of Thomas
Terrace Baptist Church He will be remembered most for his determination, strong
work ethic and sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia
Tweedy Blankenship.
In addition to his wife and father, Philip is survived by a daughter, Christina "Tina" Blankenship(Johnny) of Spout
Spring; a son, Troy Nelson (Tara) of Concord; two grandchildren, Gunnar Nelson
and Carley Nelson; a sister, Linda Ramsey (Doug); a nephew, Doug Ramsey Jr.; a
niece, Penny Downs, all of Lynchburg; and his faithful companion, Lacy.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., on Monday, August 27, 2018,
at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church, in Concord, with Pastor Mark Grooms
officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, in Concord,
with Military rites accorded by American Legion Post #104 and V. F.W. #9855
combined honor guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Concord, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 20, 2019
Brian Wayne Wilson, 46, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, February
17, 2019, at Lynchburg General
Hospital. Born on October 19, 1972, in Lynchburg, he was the son of Burnett
Allen Wilson Jr. and Shelia Dale Phelps Wilson.
Brian graduated from the Job Corp with Campbell County Public
Schools and retired after 15 years of service from Liberty University in the
food service department. Brian was an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan and loved and
actively participated in the Special Olympics and Challenge Sports Exchange. He
was a member of the Lynchburg Regional Exchange Club, where Pam Davis was
faithful to pick him up and take him to the club meetings. Brian also enjoyed
singing at times with his uncle, Smokey Wilson and he was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Grover Phelps,
Cleland Phelps, Burnett Allen Wilson Sr., and Daisy Wilson; and his aunt, Nora
Mays.
Brian is survived by his parents, Burnett and Sheila Dale Wilson;
two brothers, Keith Wilson and wife, Neesee and Christopher Wilson and wife,
Ashley; nephews, Allen Wilson, Cameron Wilson, and Branden Wilson; niece,
Elainna Wilson; aunts, Margaret Blankenship and Doris Lloyd; uncles, Smokey Wilson and
wife, Brenda, Richard Phelps and wife, Mary, and Floyd "Carol"
Phelps; and numerous other family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am, on Friday, February 22,
2019, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Minister Ray Eure officiating.
Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Appomattox.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Evington, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - June 16, 2018
Heather Marie Ramsey, 30, of Evington, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
Born on September 13, 1987, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Ronnie Ramsey
and Margie Waller Duff.
Heather was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many.
She had a contagious smile that would light up any room she walked into. She
took pride in taking care of her four children, being around her family, and
living life.
Heather is survived by her children,
Daniel Staton Jr., Nicole
Blankenship, Alyssa Ramsey,
and Hailey White; her father, Ronnie Ramsey; her mother, Margie Duff and
husband, Timothy Sr.; brothers, Daniel Walker and wife, Jessica, and Brandon
Duff; step-brothers, Gregory Duff and Timothy Duff Jr.; aunts and uncles,
Deborah Allen and husband, Jason, Shelia Woody and husband, Steve, Cindy Holt
and husband, Gary, Arthur Ellis Ramsey Jr., Edward Waller, David Earl Ramsey,
Chad Ramsey, and Steven Ramsey; nieces and nephews, Daniel Walker Jr., Ajay
Walker, Nathan Walker, Kayla Walker, Jayce Duff, Aaliah Duff, and Angelina
Duff; special friend, Jacqueline Padgett; and numerous other family members and
friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018,
at Whitten Monelison Chapel. Interment will follow at Briarwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Evington, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - August 8, 2018
Marvin Joseph "Joe" Arthur Sr., 85, of Evington, passed
away on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Lynchburg
General Hospital. Born on September 21, 1932, in Lynchburg, he was the son of
the late John Hewitt Arthur and Agnes Blankenship Arthur
Mr. Arthur was a retired parts manager with Fellers Chevrolet in
Altavista with more than fifty-five years of service. He was a member of Salem
United Methodist Church in Evington.
Mr. Arthur was the husband of the late Linda Blackstock Arthur. He
was also preceded in death by four brothers.
Mr. Arthur is survived by two sons, Marvin J. Arthur Jr. and wife,
Lena, of Madison Heights, and Charals K. Arthur of Boones Mill and two
grandchildren, Carly Sandvig and husband, Travis and Nick Arthur.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, August 10,
2018, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Charles Schooler officiating.
Interment will follow at the Arthur Family Cemetery in Evington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Evington, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - January 3, 2019
Stella Mae Cox Hall, age 94, of Evington, passed away on Monday,
December 31, 2018. She was born on August 7, 1924, in Campbell County, daughter
of the late Jesse and Lillie Mae Cox.
Stella was a member of First Baptist Church of Evington. She
enjoyed quilting, working in the garden and taking
care of her flowers Her greatest love though was her family and church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husbands, George E. Logwood and Lloyd J. Hall; a daughter, Caroline H. Riley; a
granddaughter, Monice R. Wright; and a daughter in law, Emily T. Logwood.
Survivors include, four sons, Gaither E. Logwood, Danny R. Logwood
and wife, Katherine, Jerry J. Logwood and wife, Lillian, and Phillip J. Hall
and wife Tracy; two daughters, Linda H. Harvey and Robin H. Stratton and
husband, Don; and 11 grandchildren,
Greg, Ricky, and Michelle Logwood, Wendy Blankenship,
James Riley, Robert, David, and Matthew Harvey, Jessica Dix, Rebecca Riley, and
Joshua Stratton. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and four
great-great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, on Saturday, January 5,
2019, at First Baptist Church of Evington, with Pastor David Place officiating.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Timberlake Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Evington, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 3, 2019
Ruth Eileen Peters Blankenship Turner, 73, of
Evington, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019. Born on May 26, 1945 in
Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Peters and Elizabeth Campbell
Peters.
Ruth was an active member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church where
she sang in the choir. She was a graduate of James Madison University with an
MBA of Education, which she used to teach at E. C. Glass High School and as an
Accounting Instructor for National Business College. She retired from Charter
of Lynchburg-Human Resources. Ruth enjoyed reading, crafts, music, traveling
and volunteering for Relay for Life and Kiwanis
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Scott Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter,
Jennifer Layne (David) of Evington; son, Brian Blankenship (Melissa) of Roanoke; sister, Phyllis Wood (Butch) of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Johnathan Layne
(Kristen), Christine Layne, Daniel Layne, Sabrina Layne, Taylor Blankenship and Samantha Blankenship;
one great- grandson, Jaxson Layne; dear friend, Ruth Ratliff of Rustburg; and
numerous other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be 11 am, Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in
Hyland Heights Baptist Church by Pastor Carl Weiser with burial to follow in
Fort Hill Memorial Park. Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves
Mill Road.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Evington, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - August 11, 2019
Thurmond Leslie Baisden, 70, of Evington, passed away on Friday,
August 9, 2019, at the Salem VA
Medical Center. Born on December 18, 1948, in Logan, WV, he was the son of the
late Thurmond Leslie Baisden and the late Effie Marcum Baisden.
He was the loving husband
of Marie Blankenship Baisden. Thurmond served our country in the United
States Marines and retired from Ross Laboratories. Thurmond enjoyed fishing and
mowing grass. He was a member of Global Missions Church at Lynchburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,
Brenda Hall.
In addition to his wife, Marie Baisden, Thurmond is survived by his
siblings, Jean Wheatley and husband,
Lee, Glenna Hurt, Darlene Marcum and husband, Carl, Tammy Bosiger and husband,
Randy, Kay Blankinship and husband,
Emmitt, Donna Bishop, Mike Baisden and wife,
Lois, John Baisden and wife, Mary, Leslie "Bugg" Baisden, and David
Baisden; special nephew, Joseph Baisden and wife, Chirlene, along with their
children, Jason, Joseph Jr., and Dagon; and numerous nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held 6 pm, on Monday, August 12, 2019,
at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Military honors will be presented by the American
Legion Post 16.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marie B. Baisden – b.01Sep1949 - Evington,
VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY4H-LSV
Relatives: Joseph L.
Baisden, Thurmond L. Baisden.
+2018, Rustburg, Campbell Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - June 17, 2018
Elizabeth Hobbs Blankenship, 95, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at her
residence. Born in Bedford on December 27, 1922, she was a daughter of the late
Charles Garfield Hobbs and Ruth Burks Hobbs.
Elizabeth was retired from Verizon Telephone Company and a member of
Parkview United Methodist Church.
She was the wife of the
late Paul William Blankenship to whom she was married for 58 years.
She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Robin Blankenship Brown; three brothers, Pokey Hobbs, Earle Hobbs
Sr., and Joe Hobbs; a granddaughter,
Jamie Marie Blankenship; and by her little furry baby, Peaches.
She is survived by a daughter,
Peggy Lancaster and husband, Jack; a son, Paul Blankenship Jr. and wife, Barbara; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
June 19, 2018, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with the Pastor Phil Showers
officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rustburg, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - October 12, 2018
James Wesley Phillips, 78, of Rustburg, passed away on Wednesday,
October 10, 2018. Born in Rustburg on December 8, 1939, he was a son of the
late Moorman and Louise Tucker Phillips.
Jimmy was a life time member of Campbell County Rescue Squad, New
Hope United Methodist Church, member of Mackey Masonic
Lodge, Lynchburg, and Roanoke Shrine Club and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He
was the husband of Kanzada Thaxton Phillips for 30 years.
He was also preceded in death by a son, baby boy Phillips; a
brother, Gene Phillips; and a nephew, Michael Phillips.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Karen
Wolter (Jeffrey) and Vince Phillips (Katie Johnson); five grandchildren, Ryan,
Mikala, Kennedy, Logan and Anson Wolter; two sisters, Barbara
Blankinship (Eugene) and Delores King (Herbert), a brother, Ray Phillips (Judy); two
sisters-in-law, Shirley Phillips and Caressa Talley (Earl); and his
mother-in-law, Mary Chumbley Thaxton.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, October 13,
2018, at the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by Dr. Dick Daily and the Rev.
George Harris with Masonic Rites to follow with burial to follow at
Phillips-Tucker Cemetery, Rustburg with military honors provide by Altavista
American Legion Post 36.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rustburg, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 4, 2019
Alice Vivian Elliott Moon, 85, of Rustburg, died on Saturday,
February 2, 2019. Born November 5, 1933 in Campbell County, she was a daughter
of the late Richard Russell Elliott and the late Alice Blankenship Elliott.
Alice was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Daniel Moon (Theresa) and Eric Moon
(Lora); her daughters, Cynthia Coker (Steve), Linda Desso and her late husband,
Joe Desso ; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Troy
Elliott; and sisters, Doris Edwards and Thelma Dawson.
A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 am, Tuesday, February 5,
2019, in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Interment will follow the
service in Whites United Methodist Church Cemetery, 513 English Tavern Rd, Rustburg,
VA 24588.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Rustburg, Campbell Co., VA,
Elliott, Richard
R. 27, M, VA, Head,
Elliott, Alice
W. 29, F, VA, Wife,
Elliott, Alice
V. 07, F, VA, Dau,
Elliott, Richard
T. 05, M, VA, Son,
Elliott, Thelma
V. 00, F, VA,
Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRYN-MLT
+2019, Rustburg, Campbell
Co., VA, Obituary
https://tharpfuneralhome.com/funeralpress/eugene-edward-blankinship/3509/
Eugene Edward “Gene” Blankinship, 83, of
Rustburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 25, 2019. He
was born on June 20, 1936 in Rustburg to the late Walter Floyd
Blankinship, Jr. and Nannie Bailey Blankinship.
A graduate of Rustburg High School, Gene
served eight years in the Marine Corps Reserve, over 29 years as a member of
the Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department, was a 50 year member of Mackey Lodge
#69, a member of American Legion Post 16 and a member of New Hope United
Methodist Church. Gene retired from Magnetek/Universal Electric in Altavista.
He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Barbara
Ann Blankinship and Nancy Blankinship Crance and her husband, Dan and another brother-in-law,
Bernard Woody.
Left to cherish memories of him are his
devoted wife of 58 years, Barbara Phillips Blankinship; son, Eugene Edward
“Eddie” E-Bo” Blankinship, Jr.; daughter, Annette Stadtherr and
husband, Steve all of Rustburg. He was Poppa and Bud to two grandsons, Michael
Ryan and Tyler Stadtherr both of Charleston, SC, Gene is also survived by three
sisters, Judith Crance (Gerald), Peggy Woody both of Lynchburg and Linda Marr (Don, Sr.)
of Rustburg and an aunt, Geneva Tucker Blankinship; his best
friend, Preston Mitchell (Lynn) of Powhatan, VA, as well as numerous nieces,
nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be conducted at
11:00 am, on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, 286 Rocky
Rocky Road, Rustburg. Tharp Funeral
Home & Crematory.
Carroll
+2018, Hillsville, Carroll
Co., VA, Obituary
The Galax Gazette, (VA) - February 7, 2018
Troy May, 89, of Hillsville, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at his
home. He was born in Grundy to the late Paris and Laura Estep May.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Lee; children and spouses, Darrell and Norma May of Kentucky, Wilma Lee and Douglas Blankenship of Richlands, Sandra and Bill Reeves of
Woodlawn, Marie Pruitt of Austinville, David and Nicky May of Claypool Hill and
Debbie Guevera of Woodlawn; siblings, Leroy, Henry, Harless, Shirley and Ethel;
and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with burial following were held on Tuesday, Feb.
6, 2018, at Little Vine Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dale Akers
officiating. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hillsville, Carroll
Co., VA, Obituary
The Carroll News, (Hillsville, VA) - April 13, 2018
Kathleen May Lee, 89, of Hillsville passed away on Thursday, April
12, 2018. Ms. Lee was born in Iaeger, WV to the late Elmer and Stella Bailey
Lee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Troy May;
son, Harold May; and grandson, Danny May.
Survivors include her children,
Darrell May, Wilma Blankenship, Sandra Reeves, Maria Pruitt, David May,
and Debbie May; sisters, Gerldine Estep, Josephene Coleman, and Margie Lee;
fifteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 12:00
PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Dale Akers and Pastor Doug Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow in the Little Vine Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Hillsville, Carroll
Co., VA, Obituary
The Carroll News, (Hillsville, VA) - January 8, 2019
Frieda Jane Martin Staples, 84 of Hillsville, passed away on
Monday, January 7, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Staples was born in Carroll County to
the late James William David and Opal Elizabeth Blankenship Martin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Loman S. Staples and sons Robert S. Staples and Anthony L. Staples.
Survivors include her sons, Eldon Lane Staples and wife, Linda of
Highfalls, GA, Joseph David Staples and wife, Donella of Hillsville, and
Charles Chris Staples of Highfalls, GA; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Thomas Martin of
Hillsville; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Tasha.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 pm, with Rev. David Bays officiating.
Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Hillsville, Carroll
Co., VA, Obituary
The Carroll News, (Hillsville, VA) - May 8, 2019
Deborah Lea Blankenship, 64 [December 9 1954], of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday,
May 5, 2019 at her home.
Ms. Blankenship was born in Logan, WV to the late Roy Willard Blankenship and Nellie Browning Blankenship.
Survivors include her sister,
Pearl Dalton of Galax, niece, Valerie Shinault, and nephew, Jason Shinault.
There will be no services at this time. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady
Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charlottesville City
+2018, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - December 4, 2018
Montague Uriah Dixon II "Monty", a lifelong resident of
Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on November 30, 2018, following a brief
illness. Affectionately known to family and friends as "Bokey," Monty
was born in Charlottesville, on May 23, 1947, the loving son of Mary Elizabeth (Armistead) Dixon Blankenship and Montague U. Dixon.
He was also a devoted brother
to Randall Armistead
Blankenship. An avid athlete
in high school, Monty was a dedicated UVA sports fan. After a successful career
as a small business owner, Monty enjoyed spending time with his family and
friends, and was known to help anyone in need. Monty was a lifelong supporter
of veterans and spent much of his free time at VFW Post 1827.
Monty was preceded in death by his devoted wife of thirty-five
years, Barbara Herndon Dixon; and by his beloved brother, Randy
Blankenship.
Survivors include his children, Montague and his wife, Katherine
Dixon, Michael Dixon, Mary Elizabeth (Dixon) Levy, Mark and his wife, Wendy
Dixon, and Monica L. (Dixon) Huband and her husband, J T Huband. Monty was also
a devoted grandfather to 14 grandchildren, Keller and Benjamin Dixon, Matthew
and Elizabeth Dixon, Molly and Max Levy, Houston and Emily Dixon, Noah and Emma
Hutchens, and Justin, Eli, Olivia, and Zachary Huband. He is also survived by
his sister-in-law, Karen Cash Blankenship; and two nieces, Kandy Blankenship Rothgeb
and Kara Blankenship Floyd.
A celebration of Monty's life will be held Thursday, December 6,
2018, at 2 pm, at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville. Burial
will immediately follow the service at Monticello Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Charlottesville City, VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - April 24, 2019
Samuel Casey, 63, of Charlottesville, died peacefully Sunday, April 21,
2019, while at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born April 14,
1956 to the late Reverend Virgil W. Casey Sr. and the late Jeanette Buell Casey
in Pineville, KY.
Samuel was a nurse by trade and a member of Rivanna Baptist Church
in Charlottesville, VA.
In addition to his parents, Samuel is preceded in death by his siblings, Jennie Blankenship, Carlene Casey and Daniel Casey.
Samuel is survived by his two children, one son, Anthony Casey and
his wife, Erin, of Orange, VA. and one daughter, Elizabeth Noel Casey of
Charlottesville; and two grandchildren; his siblings, one brother, Virgil W.
Casey Jr. and his wife, Kathy and Darlene Casey Robinson and her husband, Todd.
In addition to many close friends and loved ones.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, April 27,
2019, at Rivanna Baptist Church, 1819 E. Market St. Charlottesville, 22902 with
the Pastor Larry Wingfield officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview
Cemetery. Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville
VA 22903.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chesterfield
+2018, Chester, Chesterfield
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - December 9, 2018
Shirley Morgan Blankenship, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on December 1, 2018.
She retired from American Filtrona with 26 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence
"Jack" Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters,
Sheila Soloe and Vickie
O'Connell (Pat); grandson, Shane Neace (Jessie); great-grandchildren, Deven,
Reid and Brooke Neace; brother, Dicky Morgan (May); a sister, Barbara Bradley;
and her "furry" companions, Emily and Bailey.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date. J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Clarence R., 76, 16Nov1932 - 05Sep2009, Chester, Chesterfield, VA,
VA-228-34-0154
+2018, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 1, 2018
John R. Blankenship, Jr., 75, of Chesterfield, passed away February 26, 2018.
John retired from DuPont after 42 years of service. He was loved
and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and
John Blankenship Sr.; son, Johnny Blankenship; sister, Barbara Blankenship Doss; and brother, Howard
Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife
of 42 years, Laura Blankenship; sons,
Jeremy L. and Jamie G. Blankenship
and Douglas and Gregg Hunter; and two granddaughters,
Lydia and Kayden Blankenship.
Funeral ceremony will be held at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull
Street Rd., at1 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018. Interment to
follow in Dale Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
John R.
Blankenship, Jr. – b.01Sep1944 – Mechanicsville, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTT2-3ZC
Relatives – A.
Gail Blankenship, Gail A. Blankenship, Jamie G. Blankenship, Jeremy L.
Blankenship, Laura P. Blankenship.
+2018, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 21, 2018
Kenneth Paige Jones, 88 [1930], of Chesterfield, passed away on Tuesday,
September 18, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Catherine
Jones; brother, Carl Jones; sister, Betty Winn.
Ken served in the Korean War Era, Army, stationed one full year in
Upper Heyford, England, attached to the Air Force Base, hometown of his
great-grandmother. Graduated from Manchester High School in
1948. Retired from Exxon-Mobil in 1987, serving 38
years. An active Lifetime Member of Manchester-Richmond Moose Lodge
#699, as Past Governor and Fellowship Degree, member of American Legion Post
#187, Legionnaire of the Year 2007 and member of Voitore #53. Ken joined
Centenary United Methodist Church, Winterpock, September 17, 1944, and was
chairman of trustees for 20 years. Ken enjoyed his life and was a wonderful and
caring husband and uncle.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 57 years, LaVerne
Blankenship Jones; sister,
Patricia Perry (Allen); five nephews and two nieces.
The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 23,
with Moose Memorial Service starting at 5 p.m., at Bennett Funeral Home, 14301
Ashbrook Parkway, Chesterfield, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m.
Monday, September 24. Entombment will follow in Dale Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Laverne B. Jones
– b.25Sep1930 - Chesterfield, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY3V-9JP
Relatives -
Kenneth P. Jones.
Richmond, VA,
Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9X-S149
Laverne
Blankenship Johnson, 30 - Kenneth Paige Jones, 31 - 22Apr1961
D/o Andrew D.
Blankenship & Jessie Miles – S/o Emmanuel C. Jones & Catherine E. Cashion
+2019, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - May 1, 2019
Gerald "Jerry" Coyle Blankenship, 81 [1938], of Chesterfield, departed this life for
his heavenly home on April 27, 2019.
Jerry served his country proudly as a member of the United States
Air Force and retired from VDOT. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting
and fishing. He was a 50 year member of the Cockade Rifles. He loved his Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, 1100
Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian, Va. 23113.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy; his son, Michael
(Clara); his daughter, Wendy (Mike); his sister, Jackie; and two brothers, Joe and Dee. The joy of his life was his four
grandchildren, Alexander, Isabella, Sophia and Gabriela.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church
Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 12 pm,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Midlothian,
Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 6, 2019
Frances Sayles Manley, of Midlothian, passed on to the next life to join her son,
Bobby; grandson, Todd; and her husband, Robert on January 25, 2019.
She is survived by one daughter,
Karen Blankenship (Charles) of
Moseley; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2 pm, in the Mt.
Herman Baptist Church cemetery, Moseley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, South Chesterfield,
Chesterfield Co., VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - September 20, 2019
Mr. Jerry M. Blankenship of South Chesterfield, VA, departed this life on Wednesday,
September 18, 2019, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg City, VA.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J. M. Wilkerson
Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911,
www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clarke
2018, Berryville, Clarke
Co., VA, Obituary
The Winchester Star, (VA) - January 22, 2019
Mary Margaret Fincham, 84, of Berryville, Virginia, died Sunday,
January 20, 2019 in the Winchester Medical Center. She was born January 11,
1935 in Frederick County, Virginia, daughter of the late William McKinley
Cornwell and Ethel Josephine Martz Cornwell.
Ms. Fincham worked for Abex in Winchester as a keypunch operator.
She is survived by a son, Mark Fincham of Ashburn, VA; niece and nephew, Brenda Blankenship and Terry Cornwell, whom she raised;
sister, Ethel "Dolly" J. Anderson of Stephenson, VA; and a brother,
John Cornwell of Santee, CA.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am,
Friday, January 25, 2019, at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel,
Berryville, VA, with Rev. Steve Melester officiating. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Colonial Heights City
2018, Colonial Heights City, VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - May 31, 2018
Judith "Judy" Lynn Barber, born April 20, 1951, of
Colonial Heights, VA, lost her battle with Alzheimer's on Tuesday, April 3,
2018.
Judy worked as a hairdresser until she retired in 2015. She also
loved entertaining, singing and dancing living life to the fullest. She will be
greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edgar Barber
(living spouse Martha) and Freda
Jesselene Blankenship; and her brother, Robert Edgar Barber, Jr. (living spouse
Jeanne).
She is survived by her son Cary Ellis Hill (Almie); grandchildren,
Briannna Rose Wolfson, Raven Nicole Hill, Cary Ellis "CJ" Hill, Jr.,
Scarlett Maria Konwerski; sisters, Patricia Jean Cook (Laymon), Christine
Louise Harcum (Dean), Connie Elizabeth Johnson (Michael); brothers Terry David
Barber (Rose), Phillip Mark Barber (Liz), Robert Jason Barber (Shanna); as well
as numerous extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Cremation Society of Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Colonial Heights City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Web Edition Articles (VA) - July 28, 2019
Barry Winston Blankenship, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away July 25, 2019, at Laurels of
University Park, [Richmond City, VA]. He was born February 3, 1942, in
Covington, Virginia, to Basil
Winston and Evelyn (Robertson) Blankenship.
He graduated from Covington High School and later graduated from
Hallowell Dealer School in 1966. He really loved to work, as a great and
extremely successful salesman, exceeded only by his passion to play golf. Being
a sports enthusiast, the world has also lost a very faithful Washington
Redskins and Atlanta Braves fan. Barry, a father and friend, was cared for and
loved by many.
He is survived by his daughters,
Deanna Vernon and her husband, Mark Vernon, and Michelle Skinner and her husband, Johnny Skinner; his son, Scott
Blankenship and his wife, Jennifer Blankenship; his grandchildren,
Tyler Skinner and his wife, Victoria Skinner, Madeline Blankenship and Samuel
Blankenship; great-grandchild,
Hazel Skinner; his sister, Robin Short and her husband, Henry
"Hank" O. Short; and his nephew, Shawn O. Short.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 4 to 7 p.m.
at Bliley's, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA. 23228.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Covington City
+2018, Covington City, VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Elijah-Blankenship-106676784
Elijah Blankenship,
May 5, 1952 - December 18, 2018, Covington, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Covington City, VA, Obituary
http://www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com/book-of-memories/3679231/Blankenship-Elijah/service-details.php
Elijah Clinton Blankenship, Jr., age 66, of
Covington, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the VA Medical Center-Salem. Mr.
Blankenship was born on May 5, 1952 in Alleghany County, the son of the late Elijah Clinton
Blankenship, Sr. and Mary Belle Hubbard.
He served in the United States Air Force
during the Vietnam War. He was a self-employed contractor. He loved to build
things with wood, fix wagons, mechanical things and any odd job needed. He was
of the Baptist faith.
He was the husband of the late Carland Persinger
Blankenship. In addition to his wife, Mr. Blankenship is preceded in death by a half
brother Claton P. Persinger.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his son,
Bob Garza and wife Sharon of Texas; daughter, Cary Ann Liptrap and husband Mike
of Covington; half brother, David Persinger and wife Reta of Low Moor; one
sister, Irene Belton of Morganton NC; eight grandchildren and two great grand
children.
A funeral service will be conducted at
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018 from the Chapel of Loving Funeral Home
with the Rev. Robert W. Smith Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Lone
Star Cemetery.
Craig
+2018, New Castle, Craig
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 30, 2018
Pauline (Tiny) F. Blankenship, 76 [1941], of New Castle went to be with the Lord Sunday, January
28, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A.
Blankenship; parents, Frank
and Mary Tripp;
brothers, Lester, Calvin, Lloyd (Bud), John, Everett, Norris (Peck) and Norman
Tripp; sister, Evelyn (Sis) Caldwell.
She is survived by daughter,
Mary McCormick; daughters and sons-in-law, Paula Parker and
Joe, Doris Jenkins and Robert; son and daughter-in-law, James Blankenship
and Donna; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Hancock and Clyde; 11 grandchildren; many numerous
great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Dudding; brother, Maxie Tripp; numerous
nieces, nephews and friends.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, New Castle, Craig
Co., VA, Obituary
Jackie Stovall Boitnott, 84, of New Castle, went to be the Lord on
Saturday, October 27, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Buddy Boitnott;
sisters, Lucille Ferguson, Marie Carter, Irene Holdren, Christine O'Conner;
brothers, Joe, Wallace and Gene Stovall.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law; Monique and Ted
Bentley; son and daughter-in-law, Bart and Becky Boitnott; son, Allan Boitnott;
eight grandchildren, Lauren Blankenship (Chris), Hannah
Bentley, Jourdan Bentley, Jasmine Brown (Richard), Rhiannon Shook, Elinda
Boitnott, Magen Errit (Josh) and Logan Royster; nine great-grandchildren, Savannah
Blankenship, Zachery Blankenship, Charlie Brown, Layla Brown, Willow Brown,
Kally Shook, Atreyu Wolf, Rowan Royster and Archer Erritt; sister, Rosie Hogan;
sisters-in-law, Peggy Stovall and Ruth Stovall; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at
Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastors Emory Tarpley and Danny Kessler officiating.
Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, New Castle,
Craig Co., VA, Obituary
James Haden Kessinger, Jr., 85, of New Castle, VA, went to be with
the Lord on August 16, 2019 peacefully at his home. Born in Montgomery Co. on
September 13, 1933, he was a son of the late James Haden and Mary Lou Flinchum
Kessinger.
He graduated from Newport High School on May 28, 1952. Junior
worked at Binswinger Glass Company, Fruehauf Trailer Company as a welder and
Catawba Hospital as a maintenance supervisor, where he retired with 20+ years
of service. He and his loving wife Loretta (Sis) Wallace of 62 years bought
Sinking Creek Store, Labor Day 1967. He was a gun enthusiast and at a younger
age enjoyed going to shooting matches where he was quite successful.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,
Jessie Allen Kessinger.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Loretta (Sis)
Kessinger; daughters, Suzanne Lowman (Randy), Nancy Simmons (Joe) and Mary Beth
Ratliff; grandchildren, Matthew
Lowman, Morgan Lowman, Kathy Penley, Crissy Blankenship,
Melissa Christian, Colton Ratliff, & Jamie Ratliff; 13 great-grandchildren, Rachel Penley, Robbie Penley, Kimberly Blankenship, Karrie Blankenship,
Kathryn Blankenship, Allie Grace Nixon, Mason Lowman, Julie
Kayt Lowman, Reed Lowman, Cora Lowman, Lane Christian, Claire and Kieran;
sister, Mary Don Schaffer of Conover, NC; brother-in-law, James P. Wallace
(Hazel); and many special friends and neighbors.
Funeral Services will be held 1 pm, Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at
Bethel United Methodist Church with Pastors Charles Stacy and Raymond Christian
officiating. Interment will follow at Ross Cemetery. Paitsel
Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Culpeper
2019, Culpeper, Culpeper
Co., VA, Obituary
Culpeper Star-Exponent (VA) - June 26, 2019
Elmer Franklin Frazier, 56, of Culpeper, VA passed away June 20,
2019 in the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 21, 1963
to John Benton Frazier and Della Gray Frazier.
Surviving Mr. Frazier is his mother, Della Frazier and his siblings, Cindy Schiller, Donna
Frazier, Kathy Buchanan, Jackie
Blankenship, Beverly Gaskins
and Jimmy Frazier.
Elmer is preceded in death by his father and a brother, John.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 28, 2019,
in the chapel of Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway,
Culpeper, VA, with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pastor Kevin
Walton will conduct the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Danville City
+2018, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - January 8, 2018
Mr. Thomas H. Booth, age 90, of 2526 North Main St., Danville, VA,
died on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Mr. Booth was
born on January 5, 1928, in Ringgold, VA, to the late Royal Boyd Booth and Viola Milam Booth Blankenship.
He worked at Dan River Mills as an electrician until he retired and
was a member of the Forest Lawn Baptist Church. Mr. Booth served in the United
States Air Force during the Korean War.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Booth was predeceased by a brother,
Robert Booth; and two sisters, Gertrude Hopkins and Frances Mewalt.
Mr. Booth is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann Gauldin
Booth; children, Debbie Short (Terry) of Ft. Mill, SC, and Thomas Dudley Booth
(Cheryl) of Eden, NC; grandchildren, Taylor Matthew Short of Cary, NC, and
Maricel James of Ft. Mill, SC; great-grandchildren, Ariya James of Ft. Mill,
SC; and sister, Eunice Ellis of Danville, VA.
A memorial visitation will be held at Swicegood Funeral Home on
Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from 6 until 8 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - June 18, 2018
Donna Jo Lloyd Taylor, 69, of 116 Oakhaven Dr., Danville, VA, died
on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC, after a decline
in health for the past four months. Ms. Taylor was born in Danville, VA, on
November 18, 1948, a daughter of the late William Edward Lloyd and the late
Ernestine LuElla Shumate Lloyd.
She had lived in Charlottesville, VA for several years before
moving back to Danville. She was of the Christian Faith. She loved spending
time with her family, friends, and neighbors.
Survivors include a son, Jonathan Taylor and wife, Stacey; a
daughter, Melissa Taylor; four grandchildren,
Mikayla Taylor, Annabelle
Blankenship , Brantley
Cockman, and Layla Cockman; a brother, William Edward Lloyd II and wife,
Rosanne; two nephews, Thomas and Kevin Hill; and special friends, Kathy Davis
and Evelyn Collins.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 10
a.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with her son, Jonathan Taylor
officiating. A private interment will follow the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - July 20, 2018
Mrs. Mary Holliday Burke, age 80, of Danville, passed away on
Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC, after a
decline in health Mrs. Burke was born on July 13, 1938, in Ingleside, WV, a
daughter of the late Roy Lee Holliday and the late Gertrude Agnes Blankenship Holliday.
She had lived most of her life in Danville where worked in
Residential Cleaning. She was the last survivor of her generation.
She was married to Homer Benjamin Burke Sr. who predeceased her. In
addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a grandson,
Jacob Flinchum; a daughter-in-law, Susan Hall; one sister, Helen Gibbons; and
five brothers, Fitzhugh, Lee, Curtis, Bobby, and Gilbert Holliday.
She is survived by two daughters, Lori Burke and friend, Bruce, and
Deborah Watson and husband, Chris; and four sons, Doug Hall, Darrell Hall and
wife, Kathy, Homer B. Burke Jr., and Paul Burke and wife, Lisa.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018,
at Barker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donald Aaron and the Rev. Wayne
Aaron officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - August 14, 2018
On Sunday, August 12, 2018, Marilyn Ann Denney McGlade passed away
peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a heroic battle with
cancer. She was born on October 4, 1950, in Columbus, OH, to Frank and Naomi
(Minniear) Denney, the second of eleven children.
Marilyn will be remembered as a loving and dedicated wife, mother,
grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a 1968 honors graduate of Zanesville High
School, in Zanesville, OH. She furthered her education at Ohio University,
Athens, Ohio and Averett College, Danville, VA. where
she majored in English and Journalism. She also earned her pilot's license from
Averett College. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the
Dorothea Henry Chapter, NSDAR. She married James Edward McGlade Jr., the love
of her life, on February 26, 1978. They were married for 40 years and together
they raised four children. Marilyn was a lifelong student who enjoyed learning
and was an avid reader. She enjoyed cooking, needlework, and was an
accomplished seamstress. She most enjoyed spending time with her family. She
had a passion for dance, having taken lessons as a child, and encouraged her
children and grandchildren to dance. Watching them perform brought her great
joy. She also enjoyed cheering for her grandson's baseball team. She loved her
family and always encouraged them to excel in all their activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Diana Jo Beckett;
and brothers, Richard Lee Denney, Charles Dean Denney, and Roger Allen Denney.
She is survived by her husband, James Edward McGlade Jr.; sons, Joseph
Bradley (Kendra) Denney of Johnson City, Tenn., and Thomas Lee (Tammy) Frame of
Zanesville, Ohio; daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Ross) Blankinship and Valerie Jade
(J C) Barksdale of Tega Cay, SC; brother, David Denney of Zanesville, OH;
sisters, Susan (Donald) Brouse of Coshocton, OH, Mildred Whitney and husband,
Walt Pacyna of Lexington, KY, Frances (Phillip) Baughman of Danville, VA, Ida
(Larry) Gerson of Lexington, KY, and Teresa (Sean) Hennessy of Zanesville, OH;
five grandchildren, Carter and Addison Blankinship,
Alexis and Carly Barksdale, and Heather (Chris) Hughes; two
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 15,
2018, at Norris West End Chapel, with the Reverend Father Jonathan Goertz
officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - October 7, 2018
Mrs. Eunice Booth Ellis, age 92, of Danville, VA, passed away on
Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Sovah Health Danville. She was born on May 3,
1926, in Ringgold, VA, to the late Royal Boyd Booth and the late Viola Milam Booth
Blankenship.
Eunice was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Eunice was predeceased by two sisters,
Frances B. Mewaldt and Gertrude Hopkins; and two brothers, Thomas Booth and
Robert Booth.
Mrs. Ellis is survived by a son, Danny Ellis of Danville.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2018, with
The Rev. Allen Mahan officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Danville City, VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - February 17, 2019
Doris Dodson Astin, 97, wife of the late Edward George Astin,
passed away quietly on February 6, 2019, at Riverside Healthcare, where she had
been a resident for five years. Born on October 2, 1921, she was the daughter
of the late Harvie Blankenship and Lucille Spruce Dodson.
She attended Danville public schools and was a graduate of Averett
College. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Her personality was an asset
as a Welcome Wagon and Avon representative. During the 70s, she worked at
Danville Memorial Hospital in the admitting office. Doris loved her cats, and
enjoyed playing bridge.
Her granddaughter, Jennifer Long, predeceased her in 2013.
Surviving are her three sons, Edward George Astin Jr.(Pat) of Rocky
Mount, NC, Harvie Dodson Astin (Betsy) of Wilson, NC, and William Dean Astin
(Beth) of Providence, NC; her daughter, Ceil Astin Whitney (Lawrence) of Myrtle
Beach, SC; 12 grandchildren, Rainey Astin Parks (Matt), Rebecca Astin
Morganelli (Danny), Robyn Astin Saratt (Peter), Robert Astin, Chris Astin
Crosswaite (Jeff), Lindsay Astin Yount (Andrew), William Dean Astin Jr.,
Jonathan Astin (Becky), Matthew Astin (Keisha), Marisa Spruce Daley (Bob),
Megan Jameson Sappington (Brandon), and 22 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 2
pm, at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend John Carroll officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130375415/mary-lucille-dodson/flower
Mary Lucille
Spruce Dodson – 24 Oct 1894, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA - 3 Mar 1980 Danville City,
VA
Dickenson
+2018, Birchleaf, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - August 8, 2018
Nathan Curtis O'Quinn, age 29 of Thunder Road in Birchleaf, passed
away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Birchleaf. Born in Abingdon, he was a son of
Tony Curtis and Patricia
Blankenship O'Quinn.
He was a 2007 Haysi High School graduate and was employed for Contura
as a Diesel Mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wilburn
Blankenship and Uncle Edward Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his girlfriend and
companion of 13 yrs., Whitney Mullins; a sister, Nichole (Matthew) Yates of
Clinchco; maternal grandmother, Ruth (Danny) Fuller of Birchleaf; paternal
grandmother, Blanche O'Quinn (Kermit) of Vansant; paternal grandfather, Curtis
O'Quinn of Haysi; great grandmother, Ethel O'Quinn of Grundy; aunts and uncles, Charlene Blankenship, Lisa (Harley) Colley, Sherry (Gary)
Frazier and Wayne Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 9,
2018 at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders David O'Quinn, Steve Lyall and Frank and
Eddie Newsome officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Cemetery, Haysi. Pallbearers will be friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Patricia O'Quinn
– b.01Sep1966 – Haysi, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7Y-TW5
Relatives -
Linda Carol Barnhill, Tony C. Oquinn.
2018, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - May 15, 2018
Marie (Deel) Fuller, 74 years of age passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018
at her home. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Edward
and Mary Jane Deel.
She was a longtime resident of Dickenson County and was of the
Pentecostal Faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers;
Jerry Deel, Lawson Deel and Marlo Deel and a sister, Clarice Keen.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children; Susan
(Michael) Yates, Haysi, Timothy Fuller (Lamara Gudger) Greenville, Tenn.;
sisters, Irene Fuller, Glema Stevens, Juanita Murphy and Martin
"Martha" Keen; grandsons, Ricky Yates, Fairfax and Dylan Yates of the
home; sister-in-laws, Pauline
Sutherland, Gay Blankenship and
Dixie Deel; brother-in-law, Johnny Fuller and former spouse David Fuller and
several nieces and nephews.
The family will have a private Memorial Service at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Clinchco, Dickenson
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - December 5, 2018
Elmer Keen Jr., age 45, of Clinchco, passed away Thursday, November
29, 2018 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, [Fayette Co.,] KY. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son
of Elmer Keen Sr. and the late Fern Stiltner Keen.
In addition to his father, survivors include a friend, Viney Brooks
and aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4,
2018 at Haysi Funeral Home with Darrell Milgrim officiating. Burial followed in
the Blankenship Cemetery, Garden Creek. Family and friends served
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Clintwood, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - January 17, 2018
Shirley Gay Turner, age 60, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at
Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood. Born in Tazewell County, she was a
daughter of the late Wade Earl and Mable Dollie Street Brown.
She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Joe Wade Brown, Ralph Blankenship and Ricky Rex Brown, sisters, Barbara Ann
Brown and Bonnie Faye Harris and a nephew, Larry Dewayne Harris.
Survivors include her husband, John Turner; three brothers, Jerry
(Dean) Brown, Ronnie (Donna) Brown and Johnny (Blanch) Brown; brothers-in-law,
Larry Harris and Eugene (Becky) Turner and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at
Haysi Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Stanley and the Rev. Troy Harris
officiating. Burial followed in Whitt Cemetery, Drill. Family and friends
served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Clintwood, Dickenson
Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - January 23, 2018
Peggy Joyce Chapman O'Quinn, age 81, of Clintwood, passed away
Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, [Pike Co.,] Ky. Born in Talladega, AL, she was a
daughter of the late William Clarence and Beulah Bradshaw Chapman.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene O'Quinn and a sister, Clara Atkins.
Survivors include her children; Glenda (Doug) Lane, Joey (Patty) O'Quinn
and Sherri (Dewayne) Stanley all of Haysi; grandchildren, Autumn (Chris) Lamkin
of Haysi, Cody (Kaylee) Hutchinson of Castlewood, Seth O'Quinn, Jarrod (Audrea)
O'Quinn, Chesnee O'Quinn, Blake (Susan) Stanley, Brittany Stanley and Dakota
(Colleen) Stanley, Jessie Owens, Amanda Conaway and Amber Lane all of Haysi all
of Haysi; great-grandchildren, Alex, Raegan and Reese Lamkin, Rory Hutchinson,
Haley, Caleb, Bryden, Anna and Jacob Conaway, Terran and MaKinley Owens, Rozlyn
Counts, Hunter and Julie Edwards, Everlee O'Quinn, Riley, Harper and Gunner
Blair; a sister, Betty Raines of West Point, Tenn and a brother, William
Clarence "Buddy" Chapmen of Marietta, Ga.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January
25, 2018 at Blankenship Cemetery, Haysi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Clintwood, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - September 9, 2019
Eda Gay Patton was born on November 13, 1935 in Dickenson County,
VA. She passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Memory Care of Bristol City, VA.
She was a long-time member of the Clintwood United Methodist Church
and taught Sunday School for many years. Eda Gay was
active in the Dickenson Education Association serving as officers and on
various boards of the Virginia Education Association. She was a member of Alpha
Upsilon of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was a cheerleader
sponsor for Ervinton High School for many years and active in the community
until the Alzheimer's/Dementia progressed and prevented her from participating
in life's activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Emma Smith; sisters, Patsy
Bloodgood and Cheryl Clay; husband, Hoyt Patton; and children, Richie Patton
and Melissa Lambert.
She is survived by her daughters, Deborah and husband, Donald
Mullins, of Bristol, Va., and Jeannie McFaddin of Alexandria, Ky.; five,
grandchildren, Tamara Lasley, Brandon Mullins, Nicolette Meade, Brooke Hamm,
and Erin Vance; eight great-grandchildren, Natalie and Allie Lasley, Addison,
Cohen and Eve Mullins, Jaspar and Ione Meade, and Axlynn Hamm; two brothers,
Bill Smith and Joe and Sharon Smith; three sisters,
Charlotte Blankenship, Sandra and Ray Barnes, and Genoa and Mike
Stewart.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, September 10, 2019,
at 11 am, in the Mullins Funeral Home chapel, with clergymen Ronnie Mutter
officiating. Burial will follow in Temple Hill memorial park. Pall bearers will
be family and friends.
The following is from Reflections on a Life, a booklet of original
poems and drawings she prepared as a gift to her family in 2010. My name is Eda
Gay and I have always been called by my full name. I was a teacher and most of
my world was composed of students and parents. Most people called me Mrs.
Patton. I am a country person. I grew up on a small farm, the oldest girl of
eight children. I know a bit about early mornings and late nights, as well as a
full day of work on the farm. Not a picnic but a life that has proven very
beneficial to me. It helped to prepare me for my own marriage and the raising
of my family. I have four children - Deborah, Richie, Jeannie and Melissa; five
grandchildren - Tamara, Nicolette, Brandon, Brooke and Erin; and eight
great-grandchildren- Natalie, Allie, Addison, Cohen, Eve, Jaspar, Ione and
Axlynn.
I married Hoyt Claude Patton when I was sixteen and remained at
home until my third child began school. I graduated from Ervinton High School
in 1965 and received my Bachelor's Degree from Clinch Valley College, Wise, Virginia in their first graduating class in 1970. I taught
at Ervinton Elementary School until I retired in 1999. I enjoy being outside;
however, housework/cooking and I have a distant relationship and understanding.
I enjoy working on committees as long as they have a purpose and do not waste
my time with useless meetings. I love teaching. Teaching was my dream from the
time I was a small child and teaching is still my dream. I pray that as long as
I am able, I shall have young people around to talk to and help them toward
their educational goals.
I like to read, sew and bowl, but my greatest love is my church and
serving our Loving Lord. I live in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia. We have
the beautiful mountains and all four seasons. I love spring, summer and fall
but winter is something else. I pray you will take this small testimony of my
life and learn from my lessons, thoughts, and philosophies. I have lived a
simple life and been blessed by God with a wonderful family. The simple things
in life are what counts versus the materialistic things of this world. As I
enter the final phase of my life, I am not counting my worldly treasures. No, I
am counting my blessings from my husband, Hoyt who has gone on before me, my
children and their children. I pray you will take the time to slow down and
think about what is important in your life. It was only a blink of an eye from
marrying Hoyt at the young age of 16 until he was gone at 67. We had 47 short
and wonderful years together and a lot of memories with each other and each of
you. You can't imagine what I would give to go back to those wonderful days of
going to Caney Creek swimming pool, Buggs Island, South Holston Lake, Florida
or Myrtle Beach or being together as a family for all the holidays and birthday
celebrations. We had some tough times but those have faded away and all that
remains are those precious memories. My prayer is for God to bless each and
every one of you and your family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clintwood,
Dickenson Co., VA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1Q-7F8F
Jimmy Roger
Blankenship, b.12Oct1942 - Charlotte Ann Smith Barrett, b.18Aug1940 –
m.11May1984
S/o Roy
Blankenship & Ruby Rakes – D/o Chester Smith & Emma Atres Green
+2019, Haysi, Dickenson Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - March 26, 2019
Joyce Gail Brooks, age 72 [1947] of Frying Pan Road passed away Tuesday,
March 19, 2019 at her home. Born in Dickenson County, she was a daughter of the
late Joseph Clyde and Gladys Minnix Brooks.
She was a homemaker and was of the Old Time United Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings,
Edith Stallard, Liz Stanley, Louise Brooks, Lola Mae Kennedy, Shirley Brooks,
Doris Adams, Jack Brooks, Bud Brooks and D. J. Brooks.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Rose; daughters, Kim (Tod) Fowler of Fl. and Jessica (Jason) Blankenship of Richlands;
sons, Allen (Amanda) Brooks of Chilhowie and Jonathan (Crystal) Brooks of
Wytheville; 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Don (Roxie)
Brooks of Birchleaf and Michael (Karen) Brooks of Mi.; a sister, Betty Gilbert
of Abingdon and extended family, Cheyenne Lester and Mary Ann Lester.
Funeral services were conducted at 12 noon Thursday, March 21,
2019, at Haysi Funeral Home with Bill Knoskie officiating. Burial followed in
Brooks-Rose Cemetery, Birchleaf. Pallbearers were her children and
grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Emporia City
2018, Emporia City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 29, 2018
Milton Eugene Allen, of Emporia, born July 30, 1935, in Greensville
County to the late Floyd Allen and Anna Newsome Allen, passed away on August
27, 2018, leaving behind his loving wife of 62 years, Martha Moore Allen.
Eugene graduated from Greensville County High School in 1955 and
served in the Virginia National Guard from 1958 until 1964. He was employed at
the American Box Company as plant manager before retiring from Toll Brothers in
2002 as a supervisor. Eugene was a longtime member of Main Street Baptist
Church, where he served in many leadership positions and sang in the choir.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
David Carlton Allen.
In addition to his wife, Eugene is survived by a son, Milton Eugene
"Mickey" Allen Jr. and his wife, Pamela Newsome Allen; grandchildren,
Kevin Blake Allen and wife, Loren Taylor Allen of Jarratt, Nicholas Eugene
Allen and special friend, Courtney Lewis of Brodnax, Katelyn Malone of
Richmond, Stephen Malone and wife, Heather of Okinawa, Japan and Crystal
Carpenter of Emporia; great-grandchildren, Bryson Blake Allen and Macy Rain
Allen of Jarratt, Va.; sisters-in-law,
Peggy Blankenship of Emporia and Helen Rose and Shirley
Lamm, both of Richmond; a special nephew, Ted Rose and wife, Melinda of
Harrisonburg; and two special nieces, Ginger L. Hawthorne of Richmond and Candy
L. Harrison and husband, Billy of Chesapeake.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 2 p.m.
in the Echols Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Rick Hurst officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fauquier
+2018, Bealeton, Fauquier
Co., VA, Obituary
Culpeper Star-Exponent (VA) - June 17, 2018
Richard Allen Blankenship, 65, of Bealeton, passed away Thursday June 14, 2018 at Fauquier
Hospital, [Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA]. He was born May 30, 1953 in Fauquier
County to the late Basil and
Virginia Phillips Blankenship.
In addition to his parents
he is predeceased by a brother Basil Blankenship, Jr.
In addition to his wife Carol (Jackie) Frazier Blankenship he is survived by a daughter Susan Plum and her husband Carl; and a son Ricky Blankenship
both of Bealeton; a brother Harvey Blankenship ; three grandchildren Michael, Brittany
and Abby Hanna; two great grandchildren Tatum Claveloux and Brooklyn Abel.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. at
Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton
with Rev. Kenny James officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Midland, Fauquierk
Co., VA, Obituary
The Gaston Gazette, (Gastonia, NC) - June 26, 2019
Iva Lee Davis Groves, age 87, of Midland, VA, went home to be with
The Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, [Falls
Church City, VA]. She was
born on May 16, 1932 in Gaston County, NC.
Iva Lee was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother. For the past 17 years, she was a caregiver
to her husband. She loved Jesus and spent many years actively involved and
serving the Lord at Calverton Baptist Church teaching children's Church,
Vacation Bible School, and Awana. She also enjoyed Community Bible Study, as
well as the Cub Scouts.
Iva Lee is predeceased by her father and mother, Willis Douglas and
Minnie Stiles Davis; her sisters,
Marie Harrison, Doris Carter, Mildred
Blankenship, Hattie Robinson, Ellie Lowe; and
brothers, Mitchell Davis and Walter Davis.
Iva Lee is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harold
"Bud" McCoy Groves; her sons, Ricky Groves (Debbie), Jeffery Groves
(Brenda); her grandchildren, Matthew Groves (Heather), Michael Groves (Crystal
Ritenour), Amanda Kubat (Vince), David Groves (Amy Beitzell), Brandon Groves,
Emily Snyder (Chris); and great-grandchildren, Lucas Kubat, Joseph Groves,
Elias Groves, Jesse Lee Snyder and Hailey Snyder. She is also survived by her
sisters Willene Wagoner (Robert) and Faye Holcombe (Sidney); as well as many
other extended family members. Iva Lee was also God-Mother to Jeff Miller and
Julie Higdon.
Funeral services will be held at Withers & Whisenant Funeral
Home Chapel in Gastonia, NC on Saturday, June 29 at 2:00 pm. Burial will
immediately follow at Gaston Memorial Park with the releasing of the doves.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Floyd
2019, Willis, Floyd
Co., VA, Obituary
The Floyd Press, (VA) - August 15, 2019
Wendell Wilkey Sutphin, 77, of Willis, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Huff Sutphin.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Kim
Sutphin; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and David
Blankenship; grandchildren, Caleb and Cortney Blankenship, Lydia Blankenship,
and Emma Blankenship; great-grandson,
Mattis Liam Blankenship; brother and sister-in-law, Brown and
Ellen Sutphin; and sister, Frances Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, on Saturday, August 17,
2019, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating.
Interment will follow in the Harris Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin City
2018, Franklin City, VA, Obituary
The Tidewater News, (Franklin, VA) - March 22, 2018
James Lee "Tee Wee" Story, 79, Franklin, passed away on
March 20, 2018, in Sentara Norfolk
General Hospital. He was born in Newsoms on May 7, 1938, to the late Minnie
Hill and Jessie Giles Story.
James was a retired insurance agent and district manager for over
40 years. He loved good food, especially seafood and chocolate. He loved
playing his guitars, fishing, hunting, the Yankees, being a Sunday school
teacher and deacon for Black Creek Baptist Church, and spending time with his
family and friends.
He was predeceased by a son, James "Jimmy" Lee Story Jr.;
a brother, Jesse L. Story; and a sister Blanche S. Drake.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Marie Slade Story; three daughters, Rachel Blankenship (Johnny,) Patricia McCormick
(David) and Lori Lambdin; two sons, Chris Richardson (Kim) and Roy Lupton
(Sherri;) 11 grandchildren, Grace Blankenship , Zack and
Isaac McCormick, Will Lambdin, Taylor and Anna Richardson, Daniel (Jett,) Ryan
(Samantha,) and Rebecca Lupton, Patrick and Jennifer Story; two
great-grandchildren, Avery and Connor Lupton; and many nieces and nephews.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, in
Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dave Patton and the Rev. Michael
Barlow officiating. Burial is pending
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Franklin City, VA, Obituary
https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/diane-blankenship
Diane Johnson Blankenship, 72 [October 08, 1946], of Franklin , VA, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2019 at Grace
Health and Rehab of Greene County [Stanardsville, VA]. She was a daughter of the late Robert E.
Bobby Johnson and Mildred Cobb Johnson.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and was
a former secretary at Franklin High School and a former event coordinator at
the Airfield 4H Conference Center in Wakefield.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Dayna Burton (Rick) and Dara Epperly (Brent), a son Tre Blankenship (Karen), a sister Janet Johnson Hudgins
(Wayne) and six grandchildren, Cole
Barnette, Reagan and Carter Epperly, Ayden, Ashlynn and Landon Blankenship .
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, May 10, 2019, in
Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Ben R. Duffey and Pastor Matt Kidd officiating.
The burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin City,
VA, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9X-G3MT
Earl Dewey
Blankenship, b1946 - Frances Diane Johnson, b1947 – m.02Sep1967
S/o, Earl Dewey
Blankenship & Eugenia Scott – D/o, Robert Emmett Johnson & Mildred Cobb
2019, Franklin City, VA, Obituary
The Tidewater News, (Franklin, VA) - October 13, 2019
Cora Lee Parker, 94, widow of Jasper Wilson "Jack"
Parker, passed away on Oct. 11, 2019, in Rich Square Nursing and
Rehabilitation. She was born in Edenton, North Carolina, and was a daughter of
the late James Franklin Byrum and Addie Davis Byrum, and was also predeceased
by five sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Parker was a longtime clerk in the Meadowbrook Market on Pretlow Street
in Franklin, and attended the Rock Church in Franklin.
Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Brenda
Blankenship of Collierville,
Tennessee; June Cofer of Smithfield; and Marilyn Chowning of Henrico; one son,
Don Parker of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; nine grandchildren; and a host of
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The graveside funeral will be at 2 pm, on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019, in
Poplar Spring Cemetery with Pastor David Dillon officiating. Wright
Funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2018, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
South Hill Enterprise (VA) - January 12, 2018
Mrs. Carrie Burton Allgood, age 81, of Boones Mill, VA and formerly
of Brodnax, died Monday January 8, 2018.
She was a homemaker and the widow of Clarence Earl Allgood.
Mrs. Allgood was predeceased by her son, Tony Allgood.
Mrs. Allgood is survived by her daughter, Elaine
Blankenship of Boones Mill,
VA; her two granddaughters: Heather Jackson and Sarah Walker; her four
great-grandchildren: Lily Jackson, Bryson Jackson, Emma Walker and Ava Walker;
her sister, Lucy Garner of Robbins, NC and her two brothers: Mack Burton and
Gene Burton both of Robbins, NC.
A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday January 13th at
2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to
follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
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.
2018, Boones
Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Naeshawn William Owens Eugene July 9, 2004 May 11, 2018.
Naeshawn William Owens Eugene, 13, of Boones Mill, passed away on
Friday, May 11, 2018.
Naeshawn loved life and everything about it. He had a passion for
sports, any form of water activity, family vacations especially those spent at
Myrtle Beach. He had a smile that was contagious and would not stop. A smile
that made everyone feel good about themselves and
life. He was a loving teenager who was loved and will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his birth father, Widlens
"Gigi" Eugene; and a great-grandmother, Irene Owens.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his birth mother, Sonya Blankenship; parents, Jimmy Jr. and Brittany Robbins; sisters, Savanna Owens and Jessica Blankenship;
grandparents, Jimmy Sr. and Donna Robbins, Eliese Romain, Charlie and Sherry
"Cheryl" Simmons; very special friends, Deangelo, Jeremiah and Nick.
He is also survived by many other family members and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at
Conner-Bowman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
Carl H. (Fuzz) Wright, 70, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away on
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1949 a son of the
late Carlos E. and Pearl Barnhart Wright.
Fuzz was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from the
United States Postal Service with over 40 years of service and was a member of
Boones Mill Church of the Brethren where he served as Head Usher. Just about
every Friday night and Saturday you would see him doing one of the things he
loved and that was going to an Auction Sale somewhere and bidding on any and
all types of tools. He loved his family more than anything and it showed in the
bond that they share for one another. Fuzz will be greatly missed by everyone.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Marvin
Conner; his brothers and sister-in-law, Tom and Pat (Poochie) Wright and Phil
Wright; nieces, Donna Ann Blankenship (Duane), Carla Cook
(John) and Jennifer Turpin (Doug); great-niece,
Brandy Blankenship; great-nephews, Douglas Turpin, Sidney
Royall and Jack Turpin; his canine companion, Joe. He is also survived by
numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019
at Boones Mill Church of the Brethren with Pastors Robert A. Miller and Jerry
Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.
Conner-Bowman Funeral Home 62 VA Market Place Drive
(Route 220 @ Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 1, 2019
Carl H. (Fuzz) Wright, 70, of Boones Mill, VA, passed away on
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1949 a son of the
late Carlos E. and Pearl Barnhart Wright.
Fuzz was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from the
United States Postal Service with over 40 years of service and was a member of
Boones Mill Church of the Brethren where he served as Head Usher. Just about
every Friday night and Saturday you would see him doing one of the things he
loved and that was going to an Auction Sale somewhere and bidding on any and
all types of tools. He loved his family more than anything and it showed in the
bond that they share for one another. Fuzz will be greatly missed by everyone.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Marvin
Conner; his brothers and sister-in-law, Tom and Pat (Poochie) Wright and Phil
Wright; nieces, Donna Ann Blankenship (Duane), Carla Cook (John) and Jennifer Turpin
(Doug); great-niece, Brandy Blankenship; great-nephews, Douglas Turpin, Sidney
Royall and Jack Turpin; his canine companion, Joe. He is also survived by
numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019,
at Boones Mill Church of the Brethren with Pastors Robert A. Miller and Jerry
Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.
Conner-Bowman Funeral Home 62 VA Market Place Drive
(Route 220 @ Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com (540)334-5151
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Callaway, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.connerbowman.com/obituaries/Dean-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Dean Jeffrey Blankenship age 53 [1966] of Callaway passed away Thursday, March
28, 2019 at UVA Medical Center.
Dean worked for Coca-Cola for over 20 years as a Reset Specialist
and was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. His passion in life was
bass fishing but he never let that come before his family as they were always
first in his life. He never turned anyone away when asked especially anyone
that was in definite need. He will be remembered for being a loving husband,
father, a faithful Christian and a man that was always there for others.
He is survived by his loving wife,
Linda A. Blankenship; son, Austin Odell; daughter, Abby Jo Blankenship; parents, Roger and Nancy Armstrong Blankenship; sister
and brother-in-law, Jill and Bill Bennett. He is also survived by
one niece, Jan Crawford (Ben); five nephews, Chet, Jake, Tate, Knox and Ty
Bennett; also, other family members and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 2,
2019, at Franklin Heights Baptist Church, 110 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount with
Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive,
Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Callaway, Franklin
Co., VA, Funeral
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/dean-blankenship-obituary?pid=192028090
Dean Jeffrey Blankenship of Callaway, Virginia, was born on December 23, 1965 and passed
away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 2,
2019, at Franklin Heights Baptist Church, 110 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount with
Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Ferrum, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 16, 2018
Junior Carl Shively, 88, of Ferrum died peacefully at his home
surrounded by family on Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was born on June 7, 1930 to
the late Luther and Jathinia Shively.
He was a retired mechanic at Franklin County Landfill. He was a
devoted dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He was a talented singer and musician.
He loved hunting, fishing, and playing setback with his friends and family. He
was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and loved his church family. His
family was the joy of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Alberta Shively. Also preceding him in death was his
brothers, Robert, Murphy, and Emmett; and his sisters Nannie Bell Trail, Meda
Gillispie, Lola Johnson, Betty Martin, and Vira Shively.
He is survived by his children, Margie Bowling (Wayne), Regena
Shively (Danny Jones), Christel Scott (Glenn), David Shively (Rachel) and Tim
Shively (Cindy). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jonathan Scott (Alla), Shannon Bowling (Tonya),
Kevin Bowling (Heather), Amanda
Blankenship (Denny), Sara Padilla (Carlos); and great-grandchildren Alexander Scott,
Courtney Bowles, Brent Bowling, Emily Bowling, Hayden Bowling, Daniel Bowling,
William Law, and Gabriela Padilla. Surviving also are his sisters-in-law Nadine
Scott and Patsy Carter (Roger); and special hunting friends Lester Shively and
Billy Talley.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11
a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018 with the Rev. Barry Cundiff and Chaplain Rick
Poland. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Henry, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
John Daniel Parker, 89, of Henry, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
He was born February 5, 1929 a son of the late Noah Thomas Parker and Susie
Anna Parker.
Mr. Parker served his country in the United States Army and retired
in 1990 from Stanley Furniture Company after 41 years of service.
He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Amy Lynette
Parker; and son, Jerry Daniel Parker.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Genevieve Mullins Parker;
children, Martha Parker Puckett (Patrick), Mark Alan Parker (Tammy);
daughter-in-law, Deborah C. Parker; grandchildren, Jennifer Parker Smith
(Kevin), Daniel C. Parker, Jeffrey A. Parker (Ashley), John Patrick Puckett,
Sara Parker Puckett, Amy Parker Haddock (Tyler), Morgan Parker Thomas (Jared);
great-grandchildren, Madison Parker, Sophia Parker, Addyson Haddock; sister, Margarette Parker Blankenship; brother, Gene A. Parker.
Funeral Services will be conducted from Henry Baptist Church 2 p.m.
Saturday with the Rev. Doug Ramsey and the Rev. Jon Haskew officiating.
Interment will follow in the Parker Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Moneta, Franklin
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 26, 2018
Clarence Wesley Byrd, 95, of Moneta, VA, (Scruggs
Community) died Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Mr. Byrd was a United States Army/Air Force Veteran of World War
II. He retired from DuPont after 32 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva Wilson Byrd; son, Mike
Byrd; parents, William and Curtis Lee Byrd; and siblings, William Byrd, Mary
Brown (Clay), and Julia Brown (Mac).
He is survived by his son, Don Byrd (Barbara); daughter, Sharon
Byrd Layman (Dan); daughter-in-law, Judy Byrd; grandchildren, Terri
Blankenship (Philip), Jason Byrd (Kelly), Katie Flynn, and Daniel Layman; six
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and special friend, Bonnie
Harlow.
The family will process from Mt. Ivy Christian Church at 9:15 a.m.
Saturday, October 27, 2018 to Franklin Memorial Park where interment will be at
10 am. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am back at Mt Ivy Christian
Church with the Rev. Steve Pasley officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Franklin News-Post, (VA) - August 28, 2019
Silas Wayne Bradner, 78, passed away early Sunday, August 25, 2019.
He was born on July 23, 1941, to the late Oakley and Erma (Adkins) Bradner,
Silas graduated from Franklin County High School and enlisted in
the United States Army from 1966-1969. He was very proud to have served our
Country. From there he went to work for VDOT and retired as a Superintendent
after twenty-five years in 1995. He continued to work part-time from 1995-2001
for Dillons Bulldozing (Nannie) and then for Rodney Cundiff and Son's from
2002-2010. While working public jobs he and his wife were also full time
tobacco farmers, and his love for farming and the land was something that he
has passed on to his son.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Bradner
Jefferson; father-in-law, Hub Blankenship ; his nephew, Kerry Wayne Jefferson; brother-in-law, Steve Blankenship ; sister-in-law,
Lisa Blankenship.
On August 9, 1969, he married
his loving companion, caretaker and devoted wife of fifty years, Cathy Blankenship
Bradner. He is also survived
by his son, Brian, and wife, Kristin. His ultimate pride and joy were his two
granddaughters, Ashlyn Paige and Avery Jane Bradner. He had an unconditional
love for his "sugar lumps" and will be sorely missed by them. Also
surviving him is his mother-in-law, Christine Blankenship ; sisters-in-law, Ellen (Sammy) Turner;
Wanda Ramey; Theresa Foley; Michelle(Kenny) Reynolds; his brothers-in-law, Thomas Jefferson; Mike Blankenship ; Raymond Hodge; Jeff
(Robin) Blankenship ; numerous
nephews; nieces; cousins; two aunts; and many friends.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 12 pm, at
Cool Springs Christian Church in Penhook, in which he was a member. Graveside
will be on his beloved farm immediately following. Derek Layman and Jim Walls
will be officiating. Flora Funeral Service and Cremation
Center, Rocky Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 18, 2018
Doris Brown Mitchell, 91 [1927], of Rocky Mount, VA, went to be
with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
This wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great
grandmother, aunt, and friend loved the Lord and passionately shared the Gospel
with others. Her bright blue eyes, warm smile and words of encouragement will
be truly missed. Doris grew up on a farm in Franklin County Virginia, and then
moved to High Point, NC to work in the War Dept. She met her husband, James, in
High Point and lived there until about three years ago when she moved to
Roanoke, VA, to be closer to family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James B Mitchell;
daughter, Patricia M. Ring, and sisters/brothers
Melva Brown, Hattie Blankenship, Mary
Lovelace, Irene Simmons, and William Brown.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law James and Nancy
Mitchell; daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Don Woodward; grandchildren, Gavin
Mitchell, Savannah Bowman, Barrett Mitchell, Sarah Hernandez and Mitchell Woodward;
great grandchildren, Sawyer Bowman, Maya Hernandez, Fletcher Bowman, and Nora
Mitchell; and sisters Louise Wagner and Betty Clark.
Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home 5160
Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA, 24019 on Sunday, August 19, 2018. She
will then be transferred to Floral Garden Park Cemetery 1730 W. English Road,
High Point, NC, 27262, for burial on Monday, August 20th at noon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Gills Creek, Franklin Co., VA,
Brown, Claude S. 37, M, VA, Head,
Brown, Mattie S. 30, F, VA, Wife,
Brown, Melva 13, F, VA, Dau,
Brown, Mary V. 11, F, VA, Dau,
Brown, Hattie 09, F, VA, Dau,
Brown, Irene 06, F, VA, Dau,
Brown, Doris 03, F, VA, Dau,
Brown, Louise 00, F, VA, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:C6QV-GPZ
Fredericksburg City
2018, Fredericksburg City, VA, Obituary
Patricia Ellen Blankenship, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Mary
Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Keota,
Iowa to Leroy and Margaret Lenninger.
Patricia had a long and successful career working first in the
retail sector and then for the Department of Defense, but found a greater
calling after her retirement in 1994. She had tremendous faith in God and took
very seriously his commandment to "Love Thy Neighbor." She devoted
countless hours of charitable volunteer work at Mary Washington Hospital, the
Veteran's Administration, the American Legion, and with Micah Ecumenical
Ministries. She did not always work alone though. For many years you could find
her at the hospitals with her certified therapy poodle, B J, visiting patients.
Anyone who knew her also knew of her love for and skill with a sewing machine,
which she put to great use over the years making quilts for Alzheimer's
patients in various nursing homes, babies in the NICU at Mary Washington Hospital,
families at Ronald McDonald House, disabled and homeless veterans at McGuire
Veteran's Hospital, and ALS patients. She was a true gift to all those who knew
and loved her and she will be missed more than she could have ever imagined.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
who was preceded in death by her sons, Thomas,
Gregory, and Donald O'Meara; and her husband,
Robert W. Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Robert
York; her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Patricia and Christopher Holloman;
and her great-grandsons, Nathaniel, Gabriel and Daniel Holloman.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 at
6:00 p.m. at A. L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive in
Fredericksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Fredericksburg City, VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg City, VA) - May 21, 2019
Linda Louise Jamison, age 77, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away
Friday, May 17, 2019 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born on September 4,
1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of the late William and Alberta
(Franks) Blankenship.
She served as the Secretary to Justice Anthony Kennedy of the
United States Supreme Court. She was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate
Conception Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Cary Jamison of Fredericksburg, VA;
two sons, Ty Jamison and wife Susan of Tucson, AZ, and Mark Jamison and wife
Fabiola of Fredericksburg, VA; five grandchildren, Jessica Jamison and husband
Ryan Switzer, Christine Jamison, Caroline Jamison, Linda Jamison, Johnathan
Jamison; one great grandchild, Ilah Switzer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, May
24, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill
Cemetery. Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Fredericksburg City, VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - October 6, 2019
Theresa Ann "Bubbles" Sloan,
died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 with her family by her
side.
She is predeceased by her parents, Rosie Lee (Jacobs) and Dollie
Bryant.
Loving wife of Willie Sloan, Sr., devoted mother of Lisa
(Edward) Blankenship, Theresa,
Willie, Jr., Robert, Kevin and April Sloan; cherished grandmother of 33
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by her siblings, Adam, Brian and Sue
Jacobs.
Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm, on Wednesday, October 9,
at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, 10127 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania, VA. Interment will
immediately follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Galax City
+2018, Galax City, VA, Obituary
http://www.vaughanguynn.com/obituary/ronald-allen
Ronald Allen age 54 of Galax, Virginia
passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1963 in
Welch, West Virginia to Zeb and Ellsie Blankenship Allen.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by a grandson Sage Allen; sister and brother-in-law Linda and
Woody Underwood and four brothers Kenneth Allen, Johnny Blankenship, Jerry Allen and
Rocky Allen.
Ronald is survived by a daughter and her
fiancé Amber “Nikki” Allen and Clayton Barr of Galax, Virginia; son Ronnie Lee
Allen of West Virginia; grandson Zane Barr; brothers and sisters-in-law Donnie
and Rena Allen; Zeb and Jean Allen all of West Virginia; Christopher Allen of
Galax, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Midway
Heights.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Galax City, VA, Obituary
https://www.highcountryservice.com/obituaries/Lisa-Blankenship-2/#!/Obituary
Lisa Diane LaRue Blankenship, 58, of Fries passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at New River
Valley Medical Center in Radford,
VA. She was born July 13, 1960 in Galax, VA to Clara Byrd and the late Charles
LaRue.
In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her
grandson, Charles Joseph Waller.
Survivors include her mother, Clara Byrd LaRue of Galax, VA; daughters, Jenifer Lyn Dunn and husband, Gary of Ivanhoe, VA and Tory Waller and fiancé, Joshua Hudson of Fries, VA; fiancé, Michael
Coverdale of Fries and his daughters, Nina Reed and Michelle Robinson, both of
GA; sister, Sherrie LaRue Feamster and husband, Tom of Salisbury, NC; brother,
Coby LaRue and wife, Emily of Sparta, NC; grandchildren, Savannah, Madison and
Natalie Waller, Gary Dunn, Jr. and Lindsey Dunn; several nieces and a great niece
also survive.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018 at New
Covenant Church in Ennice, NC from 1pm until 3pm. Pastor Phil Edwards will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Galax City, VA, Obituary
Jerry Blankenship
age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home. He
was born in Richlands, Virginia on January 21, 1949 to Vernon Edward and Gladyes Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Nathan Blankenship.
Jerry is survived by a cousin and wife Don and Susie Nipper of
Dublin, Virginia.; special friends and caregivers at
his home.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM
in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor David White officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Galax City, VA, Obituary
Tabatha Jane Runyon Blankenship age 38 of Galax Virginia passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Hillsville, [Carroll
Co.,] Virginia. Tabatha
was born on November 9, 1980 in Princeton, West Virginia to Roger Lee and Kathy
Marie Bell Runyon.
In addition to her parents Kathy
Bell Ridder and Roger Lee Runyon both of Princeton, West Virginia she is
survived by her husband Jesse Blankenship, Sr. of Galax, Virginia; children Roger
Tolliver and Jerry Tolliver , Jr. both of Princeton,West Virginia; Devin
Stevens and Elizabeth Stevens both of Galax, Virginia; step-children Kimberly
Blankenship; Michael Blankenship and Jesse Lee Blankenship, Jr. all of Galax, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Jessica and Roy
Wray of Matoka, West Virginia; maternal grandfather Daynard Shrewsbury;
maternal grandmother Betty Jane Bell;
paternal grandparents Stonewall Jackson Runyon and Bertha Jane Gilley; eight step-grandchildren; special friends Benjamin Fields and Christina
Cecil; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2:00 pm,
in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Galax City, VA, Obituary
The Galax Gazette, (VA) - June 12, 2019
Tabatha Jane Runyon Blankenship, 38, of Galax, died Monday, May 27, 2019, in Hillsville, [Carroll Co,. VA]. She was born Nov. 9, 1980, in Princeton,
WV, to Roger Lee and Kathy Marie Bell Runyon.
Survivors include her parents, Kathy Bell Ridder and Roger Lee
Runyon, both of Princeton, WV; her husband,
Jesse Blankenship, Sr. of Galax; children, Roger Tolliver and
Jerry Tolliver Jr. both of Princeton, WV, and Devin Stevens and Elizabeth
Stevens, both of Galax; step-children,
Kimberly Blankenship , Michael Blankenship and Jesse
Lee Blankenship Jr., all of
Galax; sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and Roy Wray of Matoka, WV; maternal
grandfather, Daynard Shrewsbury; maternal grandmother, Betty Jane Bell;
paternal grandparents, Stonewall Jackson Runyon and Bertha Jane Gilley; eight
step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2 pm, in
the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
2019, Glen Lyn, Giles Co.,
VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 25, 2019
Paul Bane Crawford, 85 of Glen Lyn, VA, went to be with the Lord on
March 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long
illness. He was born in Mercer County, WV on July 11, 1933.
Paul was employed in various jobs throughout the years, but always
spoke of his time at Crowgey's Packing and M&R Construction where he
retired in 1995. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean Conflict.
Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many summers camping, he loved
to garden and planted a tomato patch every year. He was a fantastic cook with
everyone requesting his chicken and dumplings. He was most happy at home
sitting on his front porch on warm days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Andrew Crawford,
his son Gregory, his granddaughter, Elisha, a nephew, Cephas
Blankenship and his 5 brothers
Edward, Harold, Franklin, Alfred and Charles and 5 sisters Louise, Captola,
Lourine, Polly and Frances.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Earnestine, his
children, Paul Crawford, Jr., and wife Cheryl of Narrows, VA; Rickey Crawford
and wife Marsha of Glen Lyn, VA; Patricia Ballard and husband Michael of
Roanoke, VA; Connie Brown and husband Rufus of Florence, SC; Rebecca Williby
and husband Dennis of Oakvale, WV; Lisa Lloyd and husband George of Roanoke,
VA. He was Paw Paw to 8 grandchildren, James Crawford; Rufus Brown and wife
Teresa; Bradley Williby; Christopher Ballard and wife Abigail; Benjamin Brown
and wife Ainsleigh; Shane Williby; Roseann Collins and husband JJ; and Allison
Crawford Lloyd; and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous
nieces and nephews, a special sister-in-law Stella Meadows, and his loyal dog
Cosmo. He was blessed to have many friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm,
from G. E. Davis Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service, Oakvale, WV, with Pastor
Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows VA,
with the Giles County VFW and American Legion conducting military graveside
rites. Paul's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Douglas Allen Hughes, 76, of Narrows passed away Friday, July 13,
2018 at his home on Wolf Creek. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was
born on March 12, 1942, and was the son of the late Clayburn and Irene Conley
Hughes.
Douglas was a longtime employee of Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
He will be sadly missed by friends and family.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by
two sisters, Flora Perdue and Vallery Mullins.
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Carol Perdue of Rich
Creek, and Sharon Long and husband Mike of Staffordsville; three grandchildren,
Justin Martin, Kashon Long, Jaletta Price; two great-grandchildren, Ely and
Lexi Price; a brother, Joe Hughes and wife Tina of Narrows; a sister, Patty Blankenship of Narrows; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at
East Chapel Community Church; 3759 Wolf Creek Road in Narrows with the Rev. Joe
Pack officiating. Burial will follow in Boyd Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Edith Lorene Conley Blankenship, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019
at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Blankenship was born on September
20, 1932 in Chapel, (Giles County) VA and was a daughter of the late, Otha Levi
Conley and Flora Cathalene Wall Conley.
Mrs. Blankenship was a member of Kathleen Memorial Methodist Church
on Wolf Creek and later attended Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, VA.
She was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows with over
twenty-five years of service. She was a wonderful cook and loved the company of
her family.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Lee Blankenship; two brothers, Ervin Levi Conley, Henry Harless Conley; three
sisters, Janetta Irene Hughes, Kathern Elizabeth Bivens, Stella Kathern Orey;
and one granddaughter, Lezley Leigh Rice.
She is survived by two daughters,
Beverly Marlene Rice (Robert) of Narrows, Elizabeth Marie Copenhaver (William) of Beaver Creek,
Ohio; two sons, David Lewis Blankenship (Joan) of Richmond, VA, Bernard Lee Blankenship (Mary) of Narrows; four grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two special nieces, Patty Blankenship and Barbara Miles; and a large number of extended family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Thursday, April 11,
2019, at the Riffe-Givens Funeral Chapel in Narrows with Pastor Shahn Wilburn
officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Narrows, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - May 25, 2019
Virgie Claire Lambert Bailey, 93 of Narrows, VA, passed away
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Bailey was born on May
8, 1927 in Bland County and was a daughter of the late Jim Lambert and Linnie
Bivens Lambert
of Bland County.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Elmer V. Bailey, two sons, J. E. and Tony Bailey, an infant brother and her
son-in-law, Steve Black Sr.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Deborah Black, her
grandchildren, Mandee of the home, Steven (Kristi) Black, Jr., great
grandchildren, Lilly & Jillian Black all of Winchester, sister Betty Blankenship (Cloyd), and nephew
Ronnie Blankenship all of Bastian.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm,
at the Riffe - Givens Funeral Chapel in Narrows, with pastor
Don Scott officiating, with burial following at the Dodson Clark Cemetery in
the Wolf Creek community.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bland Co., VA,
Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9X-ZYHJ
Cloyd Lee
Blankenship, 1939 - Betty Lee Lambert, 1939 - m.10Jun1961
S/o Drewey
Cefius Blankenship & Gladys Mae Meadows
D/o James Munsey
Lambert & Lennie Allen Bivens
+2018, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 8, 2018
Everette Malcolm Martin, 82, of Curve Road, Pearisburg, departed
this life on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Everette
was born in Paint Bank, VA, on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1936, a son of the
late Malcolm and Florence Dunbar Martin.
Everette was a proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces
serving in the 82nd Airborne and United States Air Force for over 25 years.
After his military career and settling down in Pearisburg, he worked at
Celanese for over 15 years.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Billy "Muscles"
Martin and Lewis Edward "Louie" Martin; and a sister Betty Ann
Martin.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Lois Faye Blankenship
Martin; two sons Kent Martin and his wife
Dimitria of Pearisburg and Craig and fiancé Sheri Turner of Dublin; three
beautiful grandchildren that brought a smile to his face and a sparkle in his
big blue eyes, Blake Wesley Martin, Brandi Jade Martin and Nathan
"Chad" Martin; and a special friend that called him PawPaw, Tyler
Taliaferro. Everett is also survived by two sisters Nellie and her husband Gene
of Pearisburg and Mary Collins and husband Doug of Narrows; and step-mother
Margaret Martin.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2 p.m.
in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pearisburg
with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg with Military
Graveside Honors by local American Legion Posts and VFW Posts and The Air
Force.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 21, 2019
Alvin Curtis Carter, 82 of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Carillion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg
under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice. Mr. Carter was born on May 7, 1937 in
Athens, WV and was a son of the late Frank B. Carter and Vada Mae Blankenship Carter.
Curtis was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead
for 39 years and retired from Sears as a service Technician after 28 years.
Curtis enjoyed hunting with his sons, playing with his grandchildren, working
in his vegetable garden and he loved to cook with his wife Jackie at Anna's
Restaurant in Narrows.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62
years, Jackie Carter, one grandson, Michael Carter and one great grandson,
Rylan Harden and two sisters.
He is survived by two daughters, Robin Hill of NC, Angi Carter of
Pearisburg, three sons, Mark Carter (Jolie) of Winchester, Frankie Carter of
NC, Chris Carter (Gina) of Pearisburg, seven grandchildren, Karen Gould, Kenny
Hill, Jeane Davis, Stephanie Carter, Nicholas Carter, Nikki Carter, Andi
Carter, four great grandchildren, Dylan Glisson, Austin Glisson, Michaela
Harden and Noah Carter, three sisters, Margaret Jones, Ruby Christian, Alice Jo
Mann and two brothers, Harry Landon Carter and John Carter.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 2
pm, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg, with Pastor Shaun Wilburn officiating,
with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Plymouth District, Mercer Co., WV,
Carter, Frank 33, M, WV, Head,
Carter, Vada 32 [1908], F, WV, Wife,
Carter, Margaret 10, F, WV, Dau,
Carter, Anna
Lois 09, F, WV, Dau,
Carter, Ruby 07, F, WV, Dau,
Carter, Curtis 03, M, WV, Son,
Carter,
Elizabeth 00, F, WV, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7Z4-YRP
+2018, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 20, 2018
Arthur Hampton "H" Bailey, Jr. 90, of Rich Creek, VA went
home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He
was born on October 21, 1927 in Willowton, WV.
He served a tour in the United States Army and was a career
Railroader of 42 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nita
Blankenship Bailey and Arthur
Hampton Bailey, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Clorene Cecil
and his brothers, Donald H. Bailey and Hersell O. Bailey; one great-grandchild,
Bailee Marie Stump.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 64
years, Lois Ayers Bailey; his sons, Gary Bailey and wife, Paula of Beckley, WV,
Timothy Bailey and Lynne of Bluefield, WV. Also left to cherish his memory
include his brother, James G. Bailey and wife, Doris of Christiansburg, VA;
sister-in-law, Ruth Bailey of Pearisburg, VA; his grandchildren, Heather Stump
and husband, Mike of Naoma, WV, Andy Bailey and wife, Tiffany of Beckley, WV,
Sarah Sutphin and husband, Bradley of Narrows, VA and Timothy Patrick Bailey of
Narrows, VA; also great-grandchildren, Dustin Richardson and wife, Ashley of
Naoma, WV, Hunter and Aiden Stump, Fisher and Madilyn Bailey, Cooper, Collin
and Carter Sutphin; three great-great-grandchildren, Kadence, Kinsley and
Kyndall and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2:00pm Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Roselawn
Funeral Home with Pastor Shahn Wilburn officiating. Following the services
"H" will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
Those honored to be pallbearers will be his grandsons, Patrick and Andy Bailey;
great-grandsons, Dustin Richardson and Hunter Stump; and nephews, Jerry and
Danny Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Rich Creek,
Giles Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.riffefuneralservice.com/obituaries.aspx
Lillian Edna Blankenship Mann, 84 of Rich Creek, VA went to be with the Lord on February 11,
2019 at Heritage Hall Nursing Facility in Rich Creek. Lillian was born on January 3, 1935 to the
late James Jefferson Blankenship and Stella Minnie Young Blankenship.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband,
William Janey, three brothers, Stephen Edmond Blankenship, William David Blankenship, James J.
Blankenship, two sisters, Clara Evelyn
Tiller, Anna B. Gordon, her son, William Glen Janey and a
great grandson, Leopold (Leo) William Musser.
Lillian was a 1954 graduate of the Narrows High School. She worked
as a secretary at VA Tech for a number of years and was a loyal member of the
W.M.U. at Glen Lyn Baptist Church. In
Lillian’s own words, “ I want my husband, children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends to know that I have enjoyed a
good life and hope that after a short period of grieving, they all will
remember me with love and get on with their lives. I will be in a much better place. My wish for them is that they know our Lord
and Savior and try to follow him as closely as they can. I have loved my husband and my children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren so very much!”
Lillian is survived by her husband, Jerry E. Mann of Rich Creek,
three daughters, Teressa V. Harris of Peterstown, WV, Brenda J. French of
Pembroke, Janet J. Wilhelm of Moneta, ten grandchildren, sixteen
great-grandchildren and her sister, Mary Moore of Nashua, NH.
A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at
11am at the Riffe-Givens Funeral Chapel in Narrows with Pastor Robert Belcher
officiating with burial following in the Fairview Cemetery in Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - April 15, 2019
Andrew Daniel Mutter, age 85, of Rich Creek, VA, passed away on
Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Country View Assisted Living in Peterstown,
WV. Born on April 24, 1933, in Buchanan County, VA, he was the son of the late
Jacob S. and Florence G. Looney Mutter.
Andrew worked in security for the mining industry and enjoyed
farming.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five
brothers, Roy Clair Mutter, Laudie G. Mutter, Leonard H. Mutter, Ernest
"Loonie" Mutter, and Ira Cunningham Mutter; and two sisters, Shirley B. Mutter, and Monnie Mutter Blankenship. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Ruby Mutter of Peterstown, WV;
and nieces and nephews, Olga David,
Lidia Coleman, Ferne Dyecaster, Ferrell Mutter, Dallas Hess, Eric Mutter, Danny Blankenship, Blake and Sam Mutter, Janice Mutter, Jill
Skidmore and husband Edward, Sue Bradley, Bruce Mutter, Marcus Mutter, Judy
Kirby and husband, Bill, Micky Walkup and husband, Tony, and Wayne Wills.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019,
at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, WV, with Pastor
Ricky Green officiating. Burial will follow at the Peterstown Cemetery in
Peterstown, WVA, with Andrew's nephews serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hopewell City,
VA, Death: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYP-6L12
Monnie Mutter
Blankenship, b.12Oct1915 – d.23Feb1983
D/o Jacob Mutter
& Grace Looney – W/o Raleigh M. Blankenship
2019, Rich Creek, Giles
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 13, 2019
Mabel M. Sublett, 97, of Heritage Hall, Rich Creek, VA, formerly of
Peterstown, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her residence. Born January 12,
1922 at Ada, she was the daughter of the late James Underwood and Annie Bailey
Underwood.
While living in North Carolina, Mabel was employed with J.C. Penny's
for twenty years. She, alongside of her late husband Harry, owned and operated
a Convenient Store for several years.While her health permitted, she enjoyed
traveling, her family, refinishing furniture and enjoying good food, especially
her desserts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Harry Sublett, and four siblings, Lois Jones, Bernice Underwood, Edith
Bailey and Ray Underwood.
Those left to cherish her memory, her brother, Glen Underwood and
wife Iris; Five nieces and a nephew,
Dane Manning (Dorothy), Glenna Johnson (Larry), Paula Blankenship, Kim Raines (Fred Neal), Misti Jones-Wheeler (Andrew).
Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, November 16, 2019, from
the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in
Princeton with Pastor Tom Gordon officiating. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial
Funeral Directory and Cremation, Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grayson
+2018, Independence, Grayson Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.grandviewfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ruby-Herron/#!/Obituary
Ruby Mae Blankenship Herron, age 100 of 400 S. Independence Avenue, Independence, VA passed
away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in
Independence, VA. She was born July 14, 1918 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the
late James and Ellen Grant
Blankenship.
Ruby loved her Preacher Dean and her church family. She loved to
play bingo and listen to gospel music.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Lee Herron, Sr.; one daughter, Joan Linda Herron Hickam; one
grandson, Gary Wayne Brown, Jr.; three brothers,
Junior Blankenship, William Blankenship,
David Blankenship; one sister,
Stella Carroll; two sons-in-law, Gary W. Brown,
Sr., and Fred Hickam.
She is survived by one brother, Robert Lee Herron, Jr., and wife
Liz of Roanoke, VA; one daughter, Roberta Herron Brown Davis and husband Bobby
of Laurel Springs; two grandchildren, Christopher Herron of Roanoke, VA, Gregory
Herron of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Mildred Cox and husband Winchell of Salem, VA; several nieces and nephews
also survive.
The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral
service to honor the life of Ruby at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Wagg and Pastor Dean Eaton
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Grandview
Memorial Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Halifax
+2019, South Boston,
Halifax Co., VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - March 22, 2019
Virginia Mae Barber Blankenship Arrant, 87, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019, at
the Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston, VA, after an extended period of
declining health. Mrs. Arrant was born in Danville, VA, on August 31, 1931, a
daughter to the late Rev. Robert Jones Barber Sr. and Maggie Stone Barber.
She had lived most of her life in Danville and Halifax Co., VA. She
was a member of Centerville Baptist Church.
Mrs. Arrant was predeceased by two brothers, the Rev. Dr. R.J.
Barber Jr. and Otis Barber; two sisters, Mamie Gregory and Edna Billington; and
by one granddaughter, the Rev. Jennifer E. Holder.
Mrs. Arrant is survived by one daughter,
Mary Blankenship Eanes (Fred) of Halifax, Va.; two sons, Jack Blankenship Jr. (Debbie) of Emporia, VA, and William Blankenship (Tammy) of Staunton, VA; four brothers,
the Rev. Dr. Raymond Barber (Helen) of Burleson, TX, Howard Barber (Judy) of
Charlotte, NC, the Rev. Dr. William "Bill" Barber (Lalanne) of Cary,
NC, and the Rev. Dr. Doug Barber (Sue) of Danville, VA; five grandchildren, and
12 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will held on
Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 4 pm, from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by
the Rev. Dr. Doug Barber. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Danville City,
VA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9N-6PHK
Jack Watson
Blankenship, 1928 - Virginia Mae Barber, 1932 – m.02Jul1949
S/o Earl Donald
Blankenship & Marion Leonard Henderson – D/o Robert Jones Barber &
Maggie Mae Stone
Hampton City
2018, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Bonnie-Blankenship&lc=2329&pid=187720555&mid=7706114
Bonnie Mitchell Blankenship, 70 [1947], passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born
in Oakland, California.
With her husband, she has owned and operated Mill End Carpets for
over 30 years.
Bonnie was preceded in rest by her son, Michael Howe and parents,
Jeff and Marie Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband
of 33 years, Alvin Blankenship; children,
Adam Blankenship and wife Carri of the Outer Banks, North
Carolina, Todd Howe of Hampton, and Blake Blankenship
of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and grandchildren, Zoe, Zac, Daniel, Erin, and
Michael.
A celebration of Bonnie's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday,
January 9, at the Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Interment will
follow in Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia,
23666.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alvin Odell
Blankenship – b.09Jan1944
- Newport News, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYSQ-8DJ
Relatives -
Bonnie M. Blankenship, P. Blankenship.
2018, Hampton City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - June 13, 2018
Norman Dean DeBerry, born in 1931, departed this life on June 5,
2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark S. DeBerry and
Jeanette Keeter DeBerry; five sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Burk DeBerry, Daughter,
Cheryl DeBerry Alvarado, grandson, Dante Alvarado (Tram), great-grandson,
Elliot Dean Alvarado; son, David Scott DeBerry, grandson, Anthony DeBerry;
daughter, Kimberly C. Kellogg (Tom), grandchildren, Ashley Crist, Emily Blankenship, William Blankenship, Madison Pierre; and sister, Ann DeBerry Hudson.
A memorial service will be at 11:00am, Friday, June 15, 2018 at
Pine Chapel Baptist Church, 1544 West Queen St., Hampton, Virginia, conducted
by Rev. David Parker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hanover
+2019, Ashland, Hanover Co, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - June 25, 2019
Earlyne Blankenship Perkins, 62, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord on June 22, 2019.
Earlyne's greatest treasure on earth was her family and nothing
brought her more delight than spending time with them. She retired from the
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation after 29 years
of service. After retirement, she transitioned to the Atlee Station YMCA, where
she was loved by the members. Earlyne was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church
in Ashland. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by many, especially her
grandchildren, who were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard M.
Blankenship and Mary Margaret Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Dennis A.
Perkins; two sons, Dennis A. Perkins Jr. (Jade) and Joseph M. Perkins;
granddaughter, Cayleigh J. Perkins; grandson, Dennis A. Perkins III; sister, Anne M.
Eskew (Mark); many nieces, nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019,
at Signal Hill Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - January 15, 2018
Martha Corrine "Connie," Brodrick, 88 [1929], filled her final lesson plans on January 12, 2018. Corrine, as
her family knew her, was born to Fitzhugh Lee and Effie Newman Blankenship from Green Bay, VA.
She taught over 30 years at Mechanicsville Elementary School,
telling her students tales of the "little girl from Hell's Corner."
President of her 1948 Victoria High School class, she went on to graduate
"Longwood Teachers College," continuing with a lifetime involvement
in Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher's Sorority. Her faith carried her through many
trials. Twice a survivor of breast cancer and after the loss of her daughter
and mother from this disease, she gave of her time and support to find the
cure.
She joins in Heaven her husband, Charles Edward Faris Sr.; her
daughter, Debbie Faris Waldrop; and her second husband, Glen Gordon Brodrick.
She leaves her only son, C. E. "Chuck" Faris; brother, Toby Blankenship(Karin); nieces
and nephews, Brian
Blankenship (Mary Barkley), Aimee Blankenship Dalton (Trevin), Tina Roberts Stevens
(Robert) and Corey Roberts; stepdaughter, Kim Brodrick Gruffi (Doug); stepson,
Chris Brodrick (Susan); grandchildren, Adam and Charlie Waldrop, Laura Waldrop
Arnold (Josh), Brandon and Lauren Gruffi; two great granddaughters, Callie and
Leah Arnold; long-standing friends, Sandy Blake (Tommy) and Tommie Jean
Sabatini.
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, from
4 to 7 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville,
Va. 23111. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018,
at Tussekiah Baptist Church Cemetery, 3514 Crymes Rd., Meherrin, Va. 23954.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - December 2, 2018
Aubrey V. Atkinson, 72 [1946], of
Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Delores
"Dodie" Monday, November 26, 2018.
Aubrey was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a retired truck driver for
Sheetz.
He is survived by two daughters,
Sheila Blankenship and Terri Santora (Christopher); three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Santora, Michael Blankenship (Cierra) and Steven Blankenship ; great-grandson,
Hunter Blankenship;
brother, Eugene Atkinson; two sisters, Ruth Paschall and Retta Ramkey (George);
sister-in-law, Bobi Overman; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life Service will be at 7 pm, Thursday, December 6,
2018, at Mechanicsville Church of Christ, 8067 Atlee Rd. Interment will be
private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harrisonburg City
+2018, Harrisonburg City, VA, Obituary
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - August 27, 2018
Blaine Simon See, 89, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away Aug. 26,
2018, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Aug. 2,
1929, in West Virginia and was a son of the late Harry David and Bessie Wilkins
See.
Blaine was a carpenter and general contractor for 40 years before
retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of
Jenkins Chapel United Methodist Church and also a member of the American
Legion, Maryland's Builders Association, and the Big Lit Sportsman Club. He
attended AA of Harrisonburg.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Grant See, Wayne See,
Oley See, Edward See and Dow See; and two sisters, Velma Will Burgess and Mamie
Flores.
On Feb. 3, 1951, he married the former Lorretto Karmer, who
survives. Also surviving are two sons, Blaine S. See Jr. and wife, Gordie, of
Charles Town, W.Va., and Roger See and wife, Jill, of Finksburg, Md.; four daughters, Deborah Blankenship and husband,
Lee, of Winterville, NC., Darlene Clapp of
Westminister, Md., Bonnie See of Harrisonburg and Barbara See of Sykesville,
Md.; one sister, Shelby Bly and husband, Keith, of Harrisonburg; one brother,
Dewey See of Broadway; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Keith Bly will conduct a Celebration of Life service 11 a.m.
Saturday at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway. The body was cremated.
Burial will be in the See Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lee Allen
Blankenship – b.29Dec1957 - Winterville, NC: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTZ5-6SR
Relatives -
Deborah Ann Blankenship, Heather A. Blankenship.
Henrico
2018, Henrico, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - December 28, 2018
Carl Ellis Clark, Sr., 79, of Henrico, VA, passed away on December 24, 2018.
He was predeceased by his son, Carl Clark Jr.; brothers, June,
Robert, Evans, Roger, Leroy; and sister, Dorothy Sprouse.
He is survived by his son, Robert Clark; daughter, Debra Clark; sister, Jean Blankenship; his best friend and life partner, Carol Brydges; four
grandchildren, including one very special granddaughter, Stephanie; and six
great-grandchildren, including one very special great-grandchild, Kolten.
A funeral service will be at 1 pm on Monday, December 31, 2018, at
Bliley's, 8510 Staples Mill Rd.; interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Henrico, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - August 1, 2019
Alice Whittaker Stewart, 67 [1952], of
Henrico, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary
Blankenship Stephens, Charles
Henry Whittaker; and her stepfather, Harvey Wyatt Stephens.
She is survived by her husband, Ervin "Ernie" Stewart;
siblings, Frances Boroughs (James), Shirley Painter, Beth Stephens and Theresa
Dowdy (Richard); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019,
from 12 to 2 pm, at the Nelsen Funeral Home Reception Center, 4660 S. Laburnum
Ave., Richmond, VA, 23231.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Highland Springs, Henrico Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 5, 2019
Mildred M. Cadd, 90, of Highland Springs, passed away on Friday,
March 1, 2019.
She was a retired employee of Highland Springs High School
cafeteria, with 30 years of service and was a member of Fort Lee Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Herman W.
Cadd.
She is survived by her son, David K. Cadd; daughter, Paula C.
Tiller (Tommy); grandchildren, Brian
Cadd, Stacey Wood (Tony), Alison Cadd, Jessica Blankinship and Adam Cadd; 10 great-grandchildren; and her guardian
angels on earth, Marilyn and Spike Hill.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 6, from 6 to 8
p.m. at 23231.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 7, at 12 noon at
Fort Lee Baptist Church, 2727 Charles City Road, Richmond, Va. 23231. Interment
will follow in Washington Memorial Park. Nelsen Funeral Home,
Richmond, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Sandston, Henrico
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - January 31, 2019
Grace L. Zahn, 91 [1927], of Sandston, died Tuesday, January 29,
2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Zahn Jr.; and
her parents, Robert and Susie Blankenship.
Grace enjoyed watching her kids and grandkids playing baseball,
softball or anything else they were involved in. She was an avid Atlanta Braves
fan and was a lifetime member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Grace is survived by her children, Charles E. Zahn II (JoAnn),
James Zahn (Laurie) and Robert Zahn (Karen); a devoted brother, Grover
Blankenship; sister, Hazel Cobb
(Temple); five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
A funeral ceremony will be held 11 am, Friday, February 1, at
Antioch Baptist Church, 3868 Antioch Church Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment church cemetery. Bliley's-Central,
3801 Augusta Ave, Richmond, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Varina, Henrico
Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - March 14, 2018
Claude Calvin Welch, Jr., of Varina, passed away suddenly on March
10, 2018, at home surrounded by his family.
Claude attended Highland Springs High School, where he played
football and excelled in track, setting state records that remained unbroken
for years. He was also an EMT at Allied Ambulance in Richmond. Claude finally
found his niche as a Private Investigator, "Minimum P.I.," and
Process Server. He was a past member of the Varina Jaycees. The Federal Club
Golf Course was his newest pleasure. Claude enjoyed golfing and hunting with
his friends, cruising through the Caribbean and Canada and "terrorizing
the village" in his hunting buggy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret
Blankenship Welch and Claude
Calvin Welch Sr.
Left to cherish his memory are Christine Garber Welch; son, Jason
Welch and wife, Wanda; two grandchildren, Kenley and Camden Welch; brother,
Stuart Welch; sister, Lou Sheets; nephew, Jimmy; and niece, Ashley. He also
felt blessed to have so many wonderful friends (you know who you are).
A visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home on Laburnum Avenue
on Friday, March 16, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a brief memorial
service at 4 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry
+2018, Axton, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - May 29, 2018
Otis McDaniel Nunn, 88, of Axton, VA, passed away on Sunday, May
27, 2018. He was born in Franklin County on April 30, 1930 to Clarence Leon
Nunn and Dossie Mae Metts Nunn Wyatt.
Otis was a long-time farmer, heavy equipment operator and he owned
and operated the Liberty Street Market for many years. He loved his family,
friends and bluegrass music.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Blankenship Nunn; sister, Marie Hodges; brothers, Billy and Joseph Nunn.
He is survived by his daughters, Frances Carolyn Jackson (David),
Dorothy Wyatt (Bob); sons, Larry J. Nunn and James Nunn (Lisa); grandsons,
Jonathan Wyatt, Ryan Nunn (Lisa) and Alan Nunn and (Lauren);
great-granddaughter, Amelia Nunn; sister, Diana Nunn; brother Bobby Nunn;
longtime special friend, Mae Stone, other special friends, Nathan Walker and
David Perkins.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30,
2018 at McKee-Stone Funeral Home with Reverend J. D. Harmon officiating. Interment
will be at Roselawn Burial Park
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bassett, Henry
Co., VA, Death
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - March 4, 2018
Thurman Blankenship, 75 [04Sep1942], of Bassett, passed away on Saturday,
March 3, 2018.
Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bassett, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Thurman Blankenship, 75, of Bassett,
passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born on
September 4, 1942 in Iaeger, WV. to the late McClellan
Blankenship and the late Sylvia Roberts Blankenship.
He was a member of Valley Drive Baptist
Church. He loved to coon hunt and he participated in chain saw events for
different fire departments.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by brother, Edgel Blankenship; infant
brother, Hershel Blankenship and Herman Blankenship.
Thurman is survived by his wife, Barbara
"Bonnie" Blankenship; sons, Ricky Blankenship of Bassett and Jeffery
Blankenship of Fieldale; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jennifer and Cameron; sisters,
twins Marie Dotson and Hazel Cline both of
Hillsville, Lou Emma Peck of Hillsville and Thelma Ferguson of Stanleytown and brothers,
Cecil
Blankenship of Pineville, WV. and Estil Blankenship of Stones Dairy.
A funeral will be 1 p.m. on Thursday,
March 8, 2018 in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel, with Pastor Bobby Rakes
officiating. Burial will follow at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery.
2018, Bassett, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - May 8, 2018
Willie J. Roop, 89, of Bassett, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018. He was
born in Patrick County on November 22, 1928 to the late Samuel J. Roop and the
late, Ola King Mills Roop.
Willie was also preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin L. Roop
and Wayne Roop; and a sister, Carleen Wright.
Willie is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" W. Roop;
son, Charles A. Roop and his wife, Patricia H. Roop; sister, Maudie G. Roop Blankenship; brother, Paul R. Roop; a grandson, Christopher William
Roop and his fiancée, Samantha G. Talbott; great-grandchildren; Cody William
Roop and Cadence Grace Roop and their mother, Emily Taylor Roop and Tommy Lee
Gunnell, III and Joshlynn Jade Talbott "June".
A funeral service will be held at 2pm, on Wednesday, May 9, 2018,
in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow the service at
Patrick Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Mayo River District, Patrick Co., VA,
Roop, Samuel J. 42, M, VA, Head,
Roop, Ola K. 38, F, VA, Wife,
Roop, Edward L. 17, M, NC, Son,
Roop, Florence
C. 15, F, NC, Dau,
Roop, Clifford
W. 13, M, VA,
Son,
Roop, Willie J. 11, M, VA, Son,
Roop, Maudie G. 07, F, VA, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRBP-LBR
2018, Bassett, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - October 26, 2018
Caren N. Hundley, 79, of Bassett, VA, died Wednesday, October 24,
2018, at his home. He was born in Henry County, VA on May 14, 1939 to the late
Earnest Lee Hundley and the late Nova Shelor Hundley.
Caren was an avid outdoorsmen and especially enjoyed hunting and
fishing. He retired from the United States Corps of Engineers working for 32
years and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betsy Barley Hundley; two
daughters, Cathy Karen Turner (Frankie) and Debbie (Debra) Dodson (Carl, Jr.);
three grandchildren, Tabitha T.
Bowman (Chad), Christina Blankenship (Chase), Lauren Dodson and fiancé, Levi Everhart; three brothers, Richard
Hundley, Steve Hundley and Shane Hundley; several nieces and nephews including
a close nephew, Ronnie Barley.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018
in the Henry Memorial Park with the Rev. James Thomas officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bassett,
Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - March 5, 2019
Harvey William Koger, 53, of Bassett, VA, passed away on Saturday,
March 2, 2019. He was born in Martinsville, VA, on October 19, 1965, to the
late Fred Koger and Betty Boothe Koger.
He is survived by his daughter, Victoria K. Pruett of Bedford, Va.;
son, Dillon Koger of Bassett; grandson, Kaden Pruett of Bedford; brothers,
Barry D. Koger of Fieldale, Va., Carl E Koger (Damita) of Fieldale and Jonathan
P. Koger of Fieldale; sisters Susan K. Blankenship (Don) of Stuart, Pam
K. Gilley (Randy) of Eden, NC, Patricia K. Bullock (CB) of Collinsville, VA,
and Edna M Koger of Axton, VA; special friend, Loraine McPeake Davis; numerous
nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at
the Valley Drive Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Rakes officiating. Burial
will follow in the Koger Family Cemetery. Bassett Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Collinsville, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Aubrey Jefferson Winchester, 85, of Collinsville, died Tuesday,
June 4, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice House. He was born in Wise, Virginia on
September 28, 1933 to the late Tusco Winchester and the late Delorace
Winchester.
He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean
Conflict.
He was also preceded in death by his children's mother, Ileata
"Bee" Winchester; two sons, Kevin and R. Mark Winchester; two sisters,
Ivanelle Prillaman and Shirley Truby.
He is survived by a son, Jeff Winchester; nine grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Jean Blankenship.
At the family’s request there will be no service. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Collinsville, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - June 9, 2019
Aubrey Jefferson Winchester, 85, of Collinsville, died Tuesday,
June 4, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice House. He was born in Wise, Virginia on
September 28, 1933 to the late Tusco Winchester and the late Delorace
Winchester.
He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean
Conflict.
He was also preceded in death by his children's mother
, Ileata "Bee" Winchester; two sons, Kevin and R. Mark
Winchester; two sisters, Ivanelle Prillaman and Shirley Truby.
He is survived by a son, Jeff Winchester; nine grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Jean Blankenship.
At the family’s request there will be no service. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Summit Co., OH,
Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDMT-JMB
William Thornton
Blankenship, 1934 - Barbara Jean Winchester, 1936 - 10Oct1953
S/o Jay C
Blankenship & Odio Miller – D/o Tusco Winchester & Delores Baker
+2018, Fieldale, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Nettie Mae Blankenship, October 8, 1929 - February 18, 2018
Funeral Home Services for Nettie are being provided by
Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home of Bassett, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Fieldale, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Nettie Mae Blankenship, age 88, of
Fieldale, Virginia passed away on Sunday February 18, 2018. Nettie was born
October 8, 1929 to the late Nannie Jane Cole Sexton and Jordan
Jefferson Sexton.
Nettie was preceded in death by her husband
Clarence
G Blankenship; daughter-in-law Sandy J. Blankenship; mother Nannie Jane Cole Sexton
and father Jordan Jefferson Sexton; brother Thomas
Sexton; brother Walter Sexton; brother Herman Sexton; brother Wayne Sexton and
sister Ethel Finley.
Nettie is survived by; son Stephen H
Blankenship; son Paul H. Blankenship; daughter-in-law Georgia T. Blankenship; daughter
Carolyn
Blankenship Alley; and son-in-law Wade B. Alley; grandson Clarence Mitchem, grandson Eldon
Moore, grandson Aaron Blankenship, granddaughter Toni Scollins, great
grandson Clarence W. Mitchem, great grandson Constentine A.
Blankenship, great grandson Demetri X. Blankenship, great grandson Dean Roberts,
great granddaughter Nikki Mitchem, great granddaughter Elizabeth Alger, great
granddaughter Nova J. Moore, great- great granddaughter Sydney Nichols, great-
great granddaughter Alice Alger, great- great grandson Leland Nichols and
nephew James H. Sexton.
A funeral service will occur Thursday,
February 22, 2018 at 3:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints, 25 Riverside Drive, Bassett, Virginia 24055. A burial will occur at
Mountain View Cemetery, 711 Church Street, Ridgeway 24148. Serving as pallbearers
are James Sexton, Clarence Mitchem, Paul Blankenship, Wade Alley, C. W. Mitchem, Stephen
Blankenship and Jerry Tawney.
+2018, Fieldale, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - February 21, 2018
Nettie Mae Blankenship, 88 of Fieldale, VA, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2018.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 3
p.m. at the Martinsville Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints with Elder Bill Agee presiding. Burial will take place at Mountain View
Cemetery, Ridgeway, VA. Collins-McKee- Stone Funeral Home in Bassett, Va. is
serving the Blankenship family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Fieldale, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - October 12, 2018
Debbie Rea Clark, 52, of Fieldale, VA, passed away on Saturday,
October 6, 2018 at Sovah Health in Martinsville
[City], VA.
She was born in Martinsville on July 25, 1966 to the late Willie Everett
"Fireball" Rea and the late Virginia Anne Mitchell Rea.
Debbie was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bassett. She worked
as a quality control supervisor at Springs Global. Debbie received an associate
degree from the National Business College in Martinsville.
Debbie was also preceded in death by her brothers, Clint Hardy and Marty Hardy and a sister, Charylene Blankenship.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Herbert
"Pete" Clark; two sisters, Judy Hardy of Henry and Connie H. Moore of
Martinsville; sisters-in-law, Tina Jacobson Pruitt (Bruce) of Martinsville and
Lisa Canenguez (Cesar) of Annandale; brother-in-law, Ricky Lacy; nephews, Grayson Blankenship of New Castle, VA, Reese Wiggington of Henry, VA, Taylor Hardy of
Henry, Tony Jacobson of Collinsville, VA, Chris Jacobson of Collinsville,
Michael Wells of Bassett; nieces, April Galyen of Rocky Mount, VA, and Susan
Jacobson of Ridgeway,VA, ; four great-nephews; one great-niece; canine
companions, Beau and Ruger; feline companions, Jack, Silver, Riley, and Grace;
and her brood of 23 chickens.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm Saturday, October 13,
2018 at the Faith Baptist Church in Bassett with Pastor David Toller
officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Charylene H.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1958 – Winchester, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR7K-BXK
Relatives -
April L. Blankenship, Randall C. Blankenship Jr.
+2018, Ridgeway, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Danny-Blankenship-106676874
Danny Blankenship,
June 14, 1952 - December 19, 2018, Ridgeway, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Ridgeway, Henry
Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.norrisfuneral.com/obituaries/Danny-Blankenship?obId=3960052#/obituaryInfo
Danny Blankenship, 66, of 5700
Mitchell Road, Ridgeway, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was
born in Richland, VA on June 14, 1952 to the late Sam Blankenship and Louise Casey
Turner who survives.
Mr. Blankenship was retired from Smart
Machine where he was Assistant Plant Manager and attended Gospel Baptist
Church.
In addition to his father, Mr.
Blankenship was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Dae Blankenship; sister, Greta Woosley; twin brother,
Denny
Blankenship; brother, Sam Blankenship; and nephew, Trevor Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Hooker
Blankenship of the residence; mother, Louise Casey Turner of Martinsville, VA; daughter,
Carrie
Blankenship of the residence; brother, Jimmy Willis of Martinsville, VA;
granddaughter, Alivia Turner of Ridgeway, VA; and grandsons, Drake Owens of
Ridgeway, VA and Shay Watkins of Las Vegas, NV.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00
pm, on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville
Chapel with Pastor Payton Gilbert officiating. Burial will be at Henry Memorial
Park.
+2019, Sandy Level, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.chathamstartribune.com/obituaries/article_db32596e-9c20-11e9-b278-cb5955804f4e.html
Charlie Blankenship,
96, of Sandy Level passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. He was
born October 1, 1922 a son of the late William Thomas and Bertha Perdue
Blankenship
Charlie was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Lane
Furniture Company in Altavista. After retirement, Charlie did lawn care for
many residents in the area and around Smith Mountain Lake.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Otie
Blankenship, Roy Blankenship, Davis Blankenship, Myrtle B. Gregory and Ola B. Edwards.
He is survived by his one nephew
and four nieces, William Edgar
Blankenship (Mildred), Clovis,
N.M., Mary Ellen Chaddha (Roshan), Ashburn, Va., Barbara Kidman, Vinton, Va.,
Jo Shelton, Eden, N.C., Donna Johnson, Ruffin, N.C. He is also survived by his
caregivers who are like family, Greg and Shirley Roberts, Sandy Level, Va.
Graveside services will be conducted 1 pm, Friday, July 5, 2019, at
Mount Zion Cemetery (Waters Edge at Smith Mountain Lake) with Elliott Scott
officiating. Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Town Chapel) 140 Floyd Avenue,
Rocky Mount.
+2019, Sandy Level, Henry Co., VA, Obituary
The Franklin News-Post, (VA) - July 3, 2019
Charlie Blankenship,
96, of Sandy Level, VA, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2019. He
was born October 1, 1922 a son of the late William Thomas and Bertha Perdue Blankenship
Charlie was a World War II United States Army Veteran and retired
from Lane Furniture Company in Altavista. After retirement, Charlie did lawn
care for many residents in the area and around Smith Mountain Lake.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Otie
Blankenship, Roy Blankenship, Davis Blankenship, Myrtle B. Gregory and Ola B. Edwards.
He is survived by his one nephew
and four nieces, William Edgar
Blankenship (Mildred), Clovis,
NM, Mary Ellen Chaddha (Roshan), Ashburn, Va., Barbara Kidman, Vinton, Va., Jo
Shelton, Eden, N.C., Donna Johnson, Ruffin, NC.
Graveside services will be conducted 1 pm, Friday, July 5, 2019, at
Mount Zion Cemetery (Waters Edge @ Smith Mountain Lake) with Elliott Scott
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hopewell City
+2018, Hopewell City, VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - January 16, 2019
Deborah Lynn Rhoten,
59, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019
Debbie was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Hopewell. Debbie
loved all children and enjoyed working with AWANA at Liberty Baptist Church,
and she never met a stranger. Debbie was a devoted employee of Virginia Heating
and Cooling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton
and Ruth Blankenship; and her
husband, Carl Rhoten.
She is survived by her brother,
Donald Blankenship and wife, Marilyn; sister, Dreama
Blankenship Charles; sister, Carolyn Blankenship Bennick; loving friend, Lewis F. Bowen, Jr.; special friends, Pat
Taylor and Heather Taylor; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
A funeral service will take place at 10:00 am, on Saturday, January
19, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church, 3808 Woodlawn St., Hopewell, VA, 23860.
Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. J.
T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home Hopewell Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
King George
+2019, King George, King George Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - February 9, 2019
Leonard W. Creasey, 86, of King George, formerly of Bedford County,
passed away February 7, 2019.
He retired from the King George County school bus transportation
garage and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Minnie F. Creasey;
six children, Joanne Burton, Leonard J. "Jeff" Creasey, Angela Sawdy
(David), Crystal Treadway (Jamie), Wes Creasey and Patrick Creasey (Angie); five siblings, Margaret Holland (Douglas), Fern Hargis (George), Lois Blankenship (Bobbie), Bill Creasey (Rose),
Joyce Hawkins; five grandchildren, Emily Wilson, J.D. Treadway, Riley Sawdy, Kendrick
Creasey, Jarred Treadway.
He is preceded in death by grandchildren, Ryan Sawdy, Tiffany and
Brittany Treadway.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at
11:00 am, at Storke Funeral Home-Nash and Slaw Chapel, King George. Burial will
follow at Historyland Memorial Park in King George.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lancaster
+2018, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., VA, Death
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Web Edition Articles (VA) - November 6,
2018
Mr. William Ransom Blankenship, Jr., 78, a retired bus driver with the Washington Metro Area
Transit Authority, husband of Denise
Lee Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., VA, Obituary
William Ransom Blankenship December 15, 1939
- November 06, 2018
William R. Blankenship, Jr., 78, of
Lancaster, Virginia passed away on November 6, 2018.
He was a retired Metro Bus Driver in
Washington, DC and a US Navy veteran stationed on the USS Bennington during the
onset of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his brothers,
Marvin
and Robert Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 34
years, Denise Lee Blankenship; three daughters, Regina Moreau , Elizabeth Snyder both of Stafford and Jodie Lynn Courtney of
Williamsburg; 11 grandchildren; two great grandsons; brothers, Herbert
Blankenship, Tommy Peters both of Tennessee and David Blankenship of California; sisters,
Donna Jones of
Tennessee , Charlene Kirk of West Virginia, Karen Thistlewood of Atlanta, Georgia and Kathy Green of
Cincinnati, Ohio.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 11 at Currie Funeral home, Kilmarnock.
Lee
+2019, Jonesville, Lee Co., VA, Obituary
Kingsport Times-News (TN) - March 4, 2019
Jean Huff Slemp, born April 4, 1925, left this earthly world for
her heavenly home on March 2, 2019. According to her wishes, she passed at her
home on the family farm in Jonesville, Virginia.
Jean spent her life working side by side with her husband on the
farm and managing their rental properties. She was a life long member of
Fleenor's Chapel Baptist Church and the oldest member. She enjoyed attending
Wednesday morning Bible Study at Jonesville First United Methodist Church and
her daily visits with friends at McDonalds and Wal Mart.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, W. N. Gale
Slemp; her parents Milton and Mollie Blankenship Huff; and her only sibling, Gladys Huff Ely.
She is survived by her daughter, Nell Barlow Newman and husband, of
Jonesville; her granddaughter, Hannah Newman Garrett and husband, Jamie of
Jonesville; her grandson Hansel Newman and wife, Beth of Franklin, Tennessee.
In addition, she is survived by three great grandchildren Gracie Garrett, Emmy
Garrett, and Reid Newman. Jean will be missed by her caregiver and best friend,
Sue Miles.
Funeral services will be at 6 pm, on Tuesday, March, 5, at
Robinette Funeral Home in Jonesville, with Rev. Layne Pennington and Rex Harber
officiating. The burial will be in Fleenortown near Jean's home in the Huff
Cemetery at 1 pm, on Wednesday. Donnie Blanken, Mike Ely, Jamie Garrett, Allen
Griffin, Otis Miles, Jimmy Moore, Hansel Newman, Daniel Pettey, and Josh Terry
will be serving as pall bearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lexington City
+2019, Lexington City, VA, Obituary
Christine Elizabeth Knick Blankenship, 85, of Lexington, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 11,
2019 at Benjamin Borden Health Center. Christine was born May 9, 1934 in
Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late John Bolivar Knick and Ottie M.
Higgins Knick.
Christine moved from Lexington at 16 years old to Richmond, VA, and
later made their home in Petersburg, VA. She retired from Philip Morris after
37 years of service and enjoyed taking trips with her friends in a group called
Young at Heart. Christine took trips to Canada, Peru and many other areas.
After moving back to Lexington in 2006, Christine attended Ebenezer A. R. P.
Church at Kerrs Creek.
Christine was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Floyd W. Blankenship Jr. and six siblings, Estel Knick, Sammy Knick, Elmer Knick, Dorothy
Dooley, Evelyn Knick and Marjorie E. Plogger.
Surviving are her siblings, Patricia K. Conner-Magee, Carl Knick,
John H. Knick all of Lexington, Marie Canady of Goshen, Richard Knick of
Danville, special niece, Carolyn Chabot and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm, Sunday, September 15,
2019, at Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Harris and the Rev. Jim
Giles officiating. Burial will follow at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loudoun
+2018, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - April 10, 2018
Donald Gilford Aliff, Jr. passed away on April 5, 2018 at Inova
Loudoun hospital [Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA]. Born October 8th 1948,
in Elk Run, WV, to the late Donald G. Aliff and Lois
(Blankenship) Aliff.
During his youth, his father was in the US Navy, and the family
lived in various locations including Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, Key West FL,
Pleasanton CA, and Detroit MI. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps
and served a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He was then posted to the
Security Detachment of the Naval HQ in London, where he met and married his
wife, Diane. After his military service, he had a varied career, mostly in the
IT field, but his great passion was music. He played in various bands in the DC
metro area as a drummer.
He is survived by his wife Diane, children Jessica, Melanie and
Nicholas and a grandson Logan. He is also survived by his mother Lois Aliff, brother Gerald Aliff, brother William Aliff and his wife
Lorraine, son-in-law Bradley Drummond and many Aunts and cousins throughout
West Virginia, Ohio and Michigan.
Interment to be at Arlington National
Cemetery at a future date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Middleburg, Loudoun
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Gertie-M.-Crockett-Blankenship-106193241
Gertie M. Crockett Blankenship, June 4, 1935 - June 13, 2018, Middleburg, Virginia
A committal service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June
19, 2018 at Greenhills Memory Gardens, in Claypool Hill, VA with Pastor Joel
Horn officiating. Interment will follow
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Louisa
+2019, Louisa, Louisa Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 21, 2019
Coach Mark Lee Fischer, 54, of Louisa County, VA, finished the
glorious race set forth for him by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the
evening of Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Mark left an indelible legacy of pride, strength, commitment and
toughness for those who knew and loved him to cherish forever. His passion for
coaching, his love for the Louisa community and his desire to positively impact
the lives of those around him will shine on forever!
Mark's earthly race began in Corpus Christi, Texas, on June 14,
1964. Mark graduated from Mills E. Godwin High School in 1983. He played
college football at Concord University in Athens, WV, where he graduated with a
business degree in 1990. Mark's calling in life was as a football coach,
teacher and mentor. Mark began his coaching career in Henrico County by serving
on the coaching staff at Brookland Middle School and Henrico High School. He
also served as the head coach at Armstrong High School in Richmond. In what
would become his dream job, Mark became the head coach at Louisa County High
School in 2003. In 12 seasons with the program, the Lions won 96 games, completed
three undefeated seasons, won five Jefferson District championships and
appeared in the state championship game in 2006 and 2017. From 2011 to 2014,
Mark served as the Head Coach at St. James High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The Fischer family will always cherish their time as a member of the Shark
family. Mark was named Jefferson District Coach of the Year six times by his
peers (2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2017). He was
named the Virginia Coach of the Year by the Associated Press in 2006. The field
at Louisa County High School was also dedicated as The Mark L. Fischer Field in
2017, an honor for which Mark was eternally grateful.
Mark courageously battled multiple myeloma for seven years. During
that time, he inspired thousands of people worldwide with his will to live.
Mark's fight became his platform to motivate the masses, and ultimately, the
path to a redeeming relationship with his Creator.
Mark was preceded in death by grandparents, George and Alma
Fischer, of Fall River, MA. and Roy and Mary Self, of
Arlington, TX.
Those left to carry on Mark's legacy are his beloved and devoted
wife, Pamela Hope Fischer; and their children, daughter, Mackenzie
Leigh and son, Troy Joseph, of Mineral, VA; his parents, Fred and Virginia
Fischer, of Louisa, VA; his siblings, Kate Fischer Bir and her husband, Tom and
their children, Hope and Drew, of Raleigh, NC; his uncle and aunt, Roy and
Marilyn Self, of Pilot Point, TX; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delmer and Shirley Blankenship, of Biasden, WV; his brothers-in-law, Rodney
Blankenship (Kim) of
Wharncliffe, WV. and Darrick
(Rebecca) Blankenship of
Louisville, TN; his two loving nieces, Ashton Hope (Jon) Walls of Wharncliffe,
WV, and Briley Hope Blankenship of Louisville, TN; his great-nephew,
Jenson Wade Walls.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm, on Saturday, February 23,
at New Life Community Church. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery. woodwardfuneral.com.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Louisa, Louisa Co., VA, Obituary
The Daily Progress, (Charlottesville, VA) - December 3, 2019
Wilson Leroy Hite, 75, of Louisa, died on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his
residence. Born on October 12, 1944, in Mecklenburg, VA, he was the son of the
late Theodore Richard Hite and Altha Luevenia Pugh Hite.
Mr. Hite was also preceded in death by his first wife, Linda C.
Hite; a daughter, Linda Sue Hite; and a brother, Richard C. Hite.
He is survived by his wife, Susanne Reim Hite; one daughter, Tammy Blankenship and husband,
Mike; one son, Gary Hite and wife, Mary; two
brothers, Lacy Hite and wife, Alice, and Ronald Hite and wife, Sarah; two
sisters, Dorothy Crockett and husband, Freddie, and Sandra Burford and husband,
Rick; two grandchildren, Amanda
Birkelund and Brad Blankenship ; two great-grandchildren, Connor Birkelund
and Sophia Birkelund, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at 2 pm. on Wednesday,
December 4, 2019, at the Gordonsville Fire House.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lynchburg City
2018, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - January 5, 2018
Mr. Carlton Statham Vassal, age 66, of Lynchburg, died on January
2, 2018, in Lynchburg. He was the son of the late George Bane Vassal and Rosa
Charlton Vassal.
He was married to Linda Blankenship Vassal.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow Turner and Aubrey
Vassal.
He is survived by his wife,
Linda Blankenship Vassal of Lynchburg; four daughters, Sharon
Younger (Timothy) and Wanda Davis (Norman), all of Gladys, Sharon Lyle (Marvin)
and Regina Davis (Eric), all of Brookneal; three sons, Freddie Jackson and
Haywood Jackson (Geraldine), all of Brookneal, and Marion Jackson of Gladys;
two sisters, Shirley Bradley of Gladys and Linda Vassal of Rustburg; two
brothers, Ronnie Vassal (Deborah) and Vernon Vassal (Eleanor), both of Gladys;
three sisters-in-law, Frances Vassal, Betty Mills, and Carolyn Vassal; three
brothers-in-law, Walter Bradley and Stafford Bradley, all of Gladys, and George
Mills of Lynchburg; a devoted granddaughter, Tiffany Wright of Lynchburg; a
devoted friend, Florence Jackson of Brookneal; and a host of grandchildren,
great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at later date. Jeffress Funeral
Home and Cremation Service of Brookneal
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Linda Darnell
Blankenship – b.01Sep1958 – Lynchburg, VA: AKA:
Linda Vassal
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYWG-746
Relatives -
Barry W. Blankenship, Carlton A. Vassal, Catherine Blankenship, L. D.
Blankenship.
2018, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - January 9, 2018
Russell Alfred Krantz, Sr., 93, of Lynchburg passed away on Monday,
January 8, 2018, in Lynchburg, VA. Russell was born on June 29, 1924, in
Campbell County, the son of the late Lloyd Alfred Krantz and Gertie Rosser Krantz.
For 70 years, Russell was married to the love of his life, the late
Jean Padgett Krantz. He served his country in the United States Navy Air Corps
during World War II. After the war he graduated from Lynchburg College and the
Medical College School of Pharmacy. He owned and operated Fairview Drug Store
for 40 years and was given the nickname, "The Mayor of Fairview
Heights" because of his love for his community. He belonged to the
Lynchburg Lions Club with over 50 years of perfect attendance and was a past
president. He was a member of Elk Lodge 321 and the YMCA as long as he was able
to attend. Russell was a faithful member of Fairview Christian Church where he
served as a deacon for over 50 years.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by
his brother, Lloyd Krantz (Bookie); sister, Inez Garbee (Mickey); and a
grandson, John Krantz, Jr. "Little John" of Rustburg.
Russell leaves to cherish his memory four children, Russell A.
Krantz, Jr. (Wanda), John D. Krantz (Beckie), Gerald L. Krantz (Robin), all of
Lynchburg, and Lynn Krantz Williams (Jackie) of Dundas; nine grandchildren, Selena Blankenship Hayes (Shawn), Cory
Krantz (Holly), Tina Krantz (Jason), all of Lynchburg, Kyle Williams (Tanya) of
Zebulon, NC, Kelly Williams Carter (Van) of Moseley, Kacy Williams Hightower
(Daniel) of Baskerville, Tony Cobb and Chris Cobb, both of Lynchburg, and
Shannon Tarkington of Edenton, NC; 19 great-grandchildren; his brother, Lewis
Krantz of Richmond; his sister, Mary Tomlin of Lynchburg; and many other
relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January
11, 2018, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory with Pastor
Les Davidson and the Rev. Curtis Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in
Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors rendered by American Legion Post
16.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - July 16, 2018
Ryan Hunter Massie, 24, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, July
13, 2018. He was born on October 14, 1993, in Lynchburg, to Selena Blankenship and the late Mark H. Massie.
Many would say that no other love was greater than his mother's
love for him. Her love was never ending, as she was his anchor. She loved him
beyond anyone's comprehension. Ryan loved skateboarding, and there were very
few musical instruments he couldn't play. Music played a central role in his
life, and many of his friends were from that aspect of his life. He left behind
a special friend, Savannah Du Barry.
He is survived by his mother,
Selena Blankenship; stepfather, Shawn M. Hayes; grandparents,
Russell and Wanda Krantz of Lynchburg, and Ray and Margaret Massie of Big
Island, and many special aunts and uncles. Amongst his special family and
friends were his aunt, Bonnie Blankenship and his cousin, Alexzandria known as
"his little sister."
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 18,
2018, at the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill
Road, Lynchburg, by the Rev. Danny Smith, who was also Ryan's cousin with
burial to follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Ave. in Lynchburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Selena M.
Blankenship – b.15Mar1969 – Lynchburg, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYWR-1MT
Relatives -
Bonnie B. Blankenship.
2018, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - November 16, 2018
Frank Lewis Hudson Jr., 39, passed away on Thursday, November 8,
2018, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1979, in Lynchburg.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Sligh Tyree; nephew,
John Wesley Poe; brother-in-law, Joe Poe; maternal grandparents, Carl Edward
and Helen Tyree Sligh; and paternal grandparents, Frank Hewitt and Evelyn
Martin Hudson.
Frankie is survived by his wife,
Candace Blankenship Hudson; daughter, Zoie McKenzie Hudson; son,
Frank Lewis Hudson III; father, Frank Lewis Hudson Sr. (Barbara); sister,
Helena Shay Poe; niece, Cheyene Poe, and many relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, November 18, 2018,
at Calvary Cross Baptist Church, 1700 James Street and Stadium Road, Lynchburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
Terry Lynn Blankenship, 60, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Born
on August 28, 1958 in Bedford, he was a son of the late Lawrence Blankenship and Doris Catron Janney.
Terry was an Aviation Electrician for the United States Navy and a
beloved son, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his
stepfather, Luther Wheeler.
In addition to his mother, Doris, he is survived by his two sons, Robert Blankenship and Zachary Blankenship; granddaughter, Marissa Blankenship; sister,
Tammy Lawfield; brothers, Mark Wheeler and Danny Blankenship; and numerous other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 11 am, on
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and
Crematory. Burial will follow at 2 pm, at Mountain View Cemetery, 1401 Mountain
View Rd, Vinton, VA 24179.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 10, 2019
Hanna Marie Somazze, age 17, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on
Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA. She was born on August 10,
2001, in Lynchburg, Va., to Richard Lee Somazze Jr. and Robin Michelle Blankenship Somazze.
Hanna attended Laurel Regional School in Lynchburg until 2012
before moving to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, Va., to
spend her final years under their attentive care. Hanna was of the Baptist
faith. She was a member of Girl Scout Troop 252 and loved spending time with
her family and friends. She loved dogs, Sponge Bob, Cinderella, traveling to
Disney World, and getting involved in good-natured trouble. She was a lively
child, a fighter, and had an infectious giggle. She was an unforgettable
daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all her family and
friends.
Hanna was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Glen
and Lois Blankenship of
Grundy, VA.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by three siblings,
Kaitlyn Somazze, Patrick Somazze, and Lacey Somazze, all of Lynchburg; paternal
grandparents, Richard and Eleanor Somazze of Lynchburg, VA; special friends,
Izzy Raper of Byron, GA, and Steve and Janet Raper of Halifax, VA; dog, Autumn;
and other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Hanna's Life will be conducted at 12:30 pm,
Monday, February 11, 2019, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and
Crematory 427 Graves Mill Road, by Dr. Tom Bryant.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - March 15, 2019
Lewis Conway Driskill, Sr., 93, of Lynchburg, passed away
Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born in Lynchburg, December 22, 1925 he was a son of
the late Robert Randolph Driskill Sr., and Ruby Nelly Reynolds Driskill
Lewis served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World
War II, was retired from Barker Jennings Corporation; and was a member of the
Lynchburg Host Lions Club and Lynchburg Church of the Brethren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife of 55 years, Doris Driskill; two grandchildren,
Scott Daniel Driskill and Lynette
Dawn Blankenship; a son-in-law, Butch Blankinship; and four brothers, Robert Randolph
Driskill Jr., Earl Driskill, Ronald Driskill, and Ray Driskill.
Lewis is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Joretta Driskill;
his children, Conway Driskill (Tracey), Cheryl Driskill, and Bob Driskill
(Sue); step-children, Debby Johnson (Keith) and Ronda Eddy (Jim); 14 grandchildren children, Kim Davis,
Kandy Rini, Kathy Moss, Karen Conner, Mike Driskill, Mitch Blankinship, Jill Carver, Brooke Paris, Tiffany
Walter, Kristin Gooch, Tucker Driskill, Brian Johnson, Laura Boone, and Alesha
Allen; and 32 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by a
sister, Nancy Johnson.
A funeral service will be at 3 pm, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at
Heritage Service and Crematory chapel, by the Rev. Leah Harness, Pastor
Jennifer Foust-Myer, and the Rev. Jack Karpenske. Interment will follow in Fort
Hill Memorial Park with military honors rendered by American Legion Post 16.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - September 18, 2019
Bob Brown - B.S., M.A., J.D., left this world to go sing with
Angels on Labor Day, September 2, 2019, at home in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Bob is survived by his true love, Larry Aamold Jr. of Lynchburg;
brother, Richard Brown of Accoceek, MD; sister,
Mary Blankenship of Marshalltown, IA and sister, Carol Heth
of Cedar Falls, IA. Other survivors include his son, Erik Brown of Portland OR;
his daughter, Elizabeth Brown of Salt Lake City, UT; ex-wife, Lynn Charlat of
Reno, NV, many nieces and nephews, and his granddaughter.
Family, friends, colleagues and students are welcome Sunday,
September 22, 2019, at 3 pm, to attend his memorial service and celebration of
life at St Paul Episcopal Church downtown Lynchburg. Funeral services will be held
in Marshalltown, Iowa on April 17, 2020, where he will be laid to rest with his
parents, Helen and Charles Brown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - October 3, 2019
Carl Irvin Johnson, 91, of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, September
24, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born on Tuesday, February 21,
1928, in Amherst, VA, to the late Harry Johnson and Lucy Stinnett.
Irvin served his country in the US Army and retired from the
Lynchburg Foundry. He was a true outdoors man enjoying, hunting, fishing and
camping on the family farm in Amherst. He was known for his bountiful vegetable
gardens and cooking up some southern favorites. He had a gift for storytelling
and his sharp recall of family and local history was admired by many.
He was twice widowed, first by Lavana Hawley Johnson and second by
Shirley Marie Law Johnson. In addition to his parents and wives, he was
preceded in death by his siblings, Annie Lee Bolling, Edward, Malcolm, and
Henry Johnson.
Irvin is survived by a daughter, Bonnie K. Johnson (Clifton) of
Appomattox; stepchildren, Sandra Blankenship (Richard) of Forest,
Douglas C. Wright (Cheryl) of Loganville, Ga., and Malcolm L. Wright of
Lynchburg; nine step-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; nephews,
Thomas, Phillip, Mike, Randall and Brian Johnson; niece, Kathy Tepper; and
several great-nieces and great-nephews.
To celebrate his life, join us for a cone and conversation at his
favorite spot, Mister Goodies, 21556 Timberlake Road, Friday,
October 4, 2019, from 6 until 8 pm.
A graveside service will be conducted for Irvin at Mt. Pleasant
United Methodist Church in Amherst on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 1 pm, with
the Reverend Mark Grooms officiating. Tharp Funeral Home
& Crematory, Lynchburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Lynchburg City, VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - November 14, 2019
Priscilla Hubbard Blankenship, 78, of Lynchburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on
Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was born on Wednesday, June 4, 1941, in Moneta,
VA, a daughter of the late Willie Moorman Hubbard and the late Grace Myrtle
Hubbard.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was proud of her
family and especially proud of her two grandsons. She was a wonderful southern
cook and enjoyed cooking for others. She will always be remembered for her
special dishes: mac & cheese, pecan pie, and especially her Christmas
custard. She loved her flowers and gardening She was a
huge fan of UVA basketball, always looking forward to the season. She was a
member of Sandusky Baptist Church, as well as a long standing member of the
Eastern Star, Rustburg Chapter.
She was the wife of the
late Jessie Ray Blankenship for 50 years.
Priscilla is survived by her children,
Vickie Morris and her husband, Greg and her son, Gary Blankenship; two grandsons, Tyler Morris and his wife, Rachel and Will Morris;
and a sister, Mary Frances Thomas.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 pm, on Saturday,
November 16, 2019, at Morgan's Baptist Church, Moneta, VA, with the Rev. Ed
Vogt officiating. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory,
Lynchburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Martinsville City
+2018, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Mamie Virginia Lawson Blankenship, 88, of Kings Grant Retirement Community, Martinsville, VA, passed
away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born on February 8, 1930 in Price, VA.
to the late Ernest Jake Lawson and Carrie Dillion
Lawson.
Mrs. Blankenship was one of eleven children and worked at Martin
Processing until retirement.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Guss Shockley Blankenship; son; Daniel Wayne Blankenship; son-in-law,
Dwayne Lee Blankenship.
She is survived by her daughters,
Janet Marie Blankenship and fiancé Joe Ed Bowers of Collinsville,
VA, and Gayle Cardwell and husband Larry of
Martinsville, VA; son, Glen S. Blankenship and wife Carmen of Martinsville, VA;
sister, Christine Gilley of Rocky Mount, VA. She is also survived by ten
grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and
two very special people in her life, Kathy Robertson and Dewey Whorley.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 1 p.m.
at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Chaplain Paul Johnson
officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - June 18, 2018
Hortense Rorrer Crawford, 93, of Collinsville, VA, passed away on
Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Golden Living in Martinsville. She was born in
Patrick County, VA, to the late Fred Rorrer and the late Fannie Lawless Rorrer.
She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Martinsville,
VA. She loved her family and was a great cook. Her home was always open to her
friends and family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Maynard Rorrer, J.
W. Rorrer and English Rorrer.
Hortense is survived by three children, Betty Thompson (B.B.) of
Axton, VA, Freddie Crawford of Collinsville and Barbara Mitchem (Phillip) of
Collinsville; two granddaughters, Wendy Lawrence of Denton, NC and Teresa Davis
of Martinsville; one great-grandson, Catlin Carter of Asheville, NC; brother,
Calvin Rorrer of
Patrick County; and sister, Maureen Blankenship of
Collinsville.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m..
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018,
in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel, with Pastor Ray Fields officiating.
Burial will follow in the Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Martinsville City,
VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - March 22, 2019
Curtis Eugene Morgan, Jr., 74, of Martinsville, VA, passed away
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Sovah Health-Martinsville. He was born July 14, 1944
in Martinsville, to the late Curtis Eugene Morgan, Sr. and Mildred Taylor Joyce Morgan.
He is survived by his sisters,
Connie Earles and Mary Ann
Blankenship (Lewis), both of Martinsville; nephew, Tommy Dean Earles (Debra); nieces, Vicki and Melissa Blankenship, and Sherri Bell; and many other beloved great-nieces and
nephews.
A private memorial service will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 for
family members. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park. Norris
Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Martinsville, City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville
Bulletin (VA) - May 1, 2019
Robert Ellis Hooker, 93, of Martinsville, VA, passed away Monday,
April 29, 2019. He was born on May 15, 1925 in Stokes County, NC. to the late Joseph Tillman Hooker and Emma Elizabeth Fyre
Hooker.
Mr. Hooker attended Fontaine Baptist Church. He worked as a
machinist for W. M. Bassett for 60 years. He loved spending time with his
family, gardening, and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Carolyn Lawson Hooker; sons, Michael Robert Hooker and Raymond Earl Hooker; granddaughter, Heather Dae Blankenship; five sisters and five brothers; and son-in-law, Danny Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter,
Karen Hooker Blankenship of Ridgeway, VA; grandchildren, Carrie
Owens, R. J. Hooker, Claudia Hooker, and Michael Hooker; and five
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, May 3, 2019, at
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Merle Brown
officiating. Burial will be at Henry Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
https://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/blankenship-carlene-thomason/article_196fccf6-3d8b-5cff-83dc-351e527fcc8fhtml
Carlene Thomason Blankenship of Martinsville passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, [Roanoke City, VA]. She was born on April 29, 1934, in Henry
County to the late Nancy Ruth Draper Thomason and Posie Thomason.
Surviving are her daughters,
Nancy Hillsman (Phil) of Durham, NC, and Delia Olson (John, Jr.) of Cary, NC; sister, Ellen Thomason; brother,
Kermon Thomason (Margaret); grandchildren, David Hillsman, Amy Hillsman and
John Olson III.
The visitation will be held at McKee-Stone Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m.
on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
The funeral service will be held at 11 am, on Thursday, August 22,
2019, at McKee-Stone Chapel and will be officiated by
the Reverend Emma Jean Woodard. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.
McKee-Stone Funeral Home-Martinsville, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Martinsville City, VA, Obituary
Martinsville
Bulletin (VA) - August 20, 2019
Carlene Thomason Blankenship of Martinsville
passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was born on April 29, 1934, in Henry County to the late Nancy Ruth Draper
Thomason and Posie Thomason.
Carlene was a 1952 graduate of John D.
Bassett High School, as well as Perry Business School. She was a lifelong
member of Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren She retired from Hooker furniture
in 1993 after 39 years.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Blankenship and sister Mavis
Rice.
Surviving are her daughters, Nancy Hillsman (Phil)
of Durham, NC, and Delia Olson (John Jr.) of Cary, NC; sister, Ellen Thomason; brother, Kermon
Thomason (Margaret); grandchildren, David Hillsman, Amy Hillsman and John Olson
III.
The funeral service will be held at 11
am, on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at McKee-Stone Funeral Home Chapel
Martinsville, VA, and will be officiated by the
Reverend Emma Jean Woodard. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mecklenburg
2018, Chase City, Mecklenburg
Co., VA, Obituary
The News-Progress, (Chase City, VA) - April 11, 2018
Irvin "Sonny" Reese, Jr. age 53, of Chase City, VA,
died April 9, 2018.
He is survived by his wife Pam Reese; children, Devin
Blankenship and husband, Justin, Sam
Clement and husband, Justin, Sonnie Reese, Cathy Reese; brothers, Frankie
Reese, Johnny Grandizio, Billy Reese, Daryl McGinnis; sisters, Kim Bannister,
Robin Henrick, Robbin Talley; four grandchildren,
Kaytlin Clement, Kaleb Clement, Aiden Blankenship,
and Addison Blankenship.
Services will be private. Wood Funeral Service,
of Chase City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery
+2018, Blacksburg, Montgomery
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - December 17, 2018
Ruth Vaught Long, 80, of Blacksburg, VA,
passed away peacefully, comforted by family, on December 15, 2018, after a long
illness.
She is predeceased by her parents, Charlie Vaught and Ina Vaught
Price; sister, Golden Comer; son, Larry Blankenship.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra (Dan) Eversole,
Cathy (Doug) Songer of Blacksburg; sons,
Eric Long and Greg Blankenship of Tenn.; sister, Phyllis Price of
Blacksburg; brother, Glenn Vaught of Syracuse, NY; and grandchildren. Ruth will
be deeply missed and treasured in memory forever.
A private burial will be held in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg.
McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/bower-janet/article_b6dea2e1-8a44-5f75-ab87-cd8f5d55dbb8.html
Janet Bower, 73 [1945], of Christiansburg, passed away with her son by her side
on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Janet retired from 30+ years at Kroger. She loved her family and
her dogs which she considered family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother and will be missed.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bertha Thompson Blankenship.
She is survived by her son, David Bower; grandchildren, Michael
Allen Bower and Seneca Bower; great-grandchild, Shilow Bower; and uncle, Teddy Blankenship.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 5 to
8pm at Horne Funeral Home. The Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May
5, 2018, at 10:30am at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA, Obituary
Eloise Josephine Blankenship, 85, of Christiansburg, died, Saturday, April 27, 2019, at
Heritage Hall, Blacksburg, [Montgomery
Co., VA]. She was born in
Montgomery County, Va. on June 24, 1933.
She was a lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church where she
served faithful as an OWL.
She is survived by her grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Potsie
and Ashley Smith, Jason and Stephanie Smith; great-grandchildren, Emmarsyn,
Casey, Gracelyn, Sarah, Lauren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11
am, at Trinity Community Church, with Pastor John Altizer officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. McCoy
Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Possible 2nd
marriage to Cloyd William Blankenship, Jr.
Nelson
+2019, Nelson, Nelson Co., VA, Obituary
The News-Progress, (Chase City, VA) - August 14, 2019
Mr. Larry Vest Williamson, husband of Margie Jones Williamson,
passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at the age of 73. He was born in
Mecklenburg County on February 8, 1946, the son of the late Cleveland Vest and
Ethel Gertrude Glasscock Williamson.
Larry was a graduate of Bluestone Senior High School. He retired
from Burlington Industries after 38 years of employment and worked an
additional 14 years with Halifax Regional Hospital as the Carrier & Supply
Manager. Larry was a member at Nelson Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife of 37 years, Larry is survived by his
daughter and son- in-law, Sherrie and Chris Hogan; granddaughter, Samantha Ann
Hogan; and his sisters, Lavern Blankenship (Wayne) of Chase City, VA, Bonnie Lamb of
Dandridge, TN, and Sybil Robertson of Charlottesville, VA.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm, on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at
Nelson Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The Reverend Don Wilson offciated. Watkins
Cooper Lyon Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
New Kent
2018, Quinton, New Kent Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 30, 2018
Brandon J. Hartsoe, 25 [1993], of Quinton, VA, passed away September
26, 2018.
Brandon loved hunting and fishing with his grandfather and spending
time with his family and friends.
Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Hartsoe
Sr.; his sister, Jessie Hartsoe; and his grandmother, Mary Ann Alexander.
He is survived by his mother,
Melissa Perkins and her husband, Dale Blankenship; his grandfather, James "Jimmy"
Alexander; his sister, Kasey Hartsoe; two brothers,
Steven and Michael Blankenship;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, at
Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Newport News City
+2018, Newport News City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - April 26, 2018
Thelma J. Dye, 91, passed away at her home, April 23, 2018, after a
second courageous battle with cancer. Thelma was born in the small coal mining
town of Stonega, VA, December 1926. She was the youngest of 11 children born to
Elbert T. and Sarah Street (Blankenship).
She grew up in southwest Virginia where she met the man she would
marry, Cleve Dye Jr. They eventually settled in Newport News, VA, where they
raised three children, and celebrated 50 years of marriage until Cleve's
passing in 1999. Many people remember Thelma for her time spent (25 years)
assisting her husband managing Denbigh Mobile Home Park in Newport News. She
always took the time to know the tenants and to offer them assistance when
needed any way she could. Some will remember the pride she took in her yard,
brought to life by the many flowers and plants she meticulously cared for. And
all remember her big heart and giving nature to insure no family member, loved
one or friend was ever in need of anything.
Thelma was predeceased by her parents and siblings, her husband
Cleve, and daughter Sandra.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Hensley (Donald) of
Gloucester, son Cleve Dye III (Kelly) of Newport News, grandchildren Amy Brown
(John) of Moyock, NC, Jim Kiser (Teresa) of Houston, TX, Megan Richardson
(Eric) of Newport News, VA, Barbara Galley of Sanger, CA, 9 great-grandchildren
and two great-great grandchildren (with a third on the way.)
There will be a graveside service for Thelma on Saturday, April 28,
11 a.m., at Peninsula Memorial Park in the Garden of Wisdom. Arrangements are
being handled by Altmeyer Funeral Home in Newport News.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., VA,
Street, Elbert 52, M, VA, Head,
Street, Sarah J. 48 [1882], F, VA, Wife,
Street, Ira A. 25, M, VA, Son,
Street, George 17, M, VA, Son,
Street, Martha 16, F, VA, Dau,
Street, Jennie 12, F, VA, Dau,
Street, Walter 10, M, VA, Son,
Street, Edna 05, F, VA, Dau,
Street, Thelma
G. 03, F, VA, Dau,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CJ42-BPZ
+2019, Newport News City,
VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - March 24, 2019
Clara E. Scott died
Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Riverside Hospital after a brief illness. She was
born in Jenkins, KY on December 21, 1930 to Henry and Elizabeth Blankenship.
She was a resident of Newport News, VA for 66 years, working as an
accountant for Montgomery Ward for 25 years. Clara was also a faithful member
of Open Door Baptist Church for 40 years and will be sadly missed by her church
family.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers
and two sisters.
She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Smith of Centerville, Ohio;
niece, Elizabeth O'Hara (Bob) of Bristol, VA; four great-nephews, Scott O'Hara
(Tracie), Devin O'Hara (Amy), Brendan O'Hara (Brittney), Cullen O'Hara (Emily)
and several other nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her friends,
family, close neighbors and McDonalds friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norfolk City
+2018, Norfolk City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 11, 2018
James Theadore Blankenship, Jr., 66 [1952], of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away
February 8, 2018 and went to be with the Lord.
Ted attended Old Dominion University and was in the optical
business for more than 45 years as a licensed optician. He was a computer
enthusiast, known for his tremendous intelligence and loved being the
"strong/foundation" figure for his family. He continues to be loved
by all who knew him. We love you Ted and miss you, but know you will always be
with us.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Stultz Pappas; and
stepfather, Theodore Marion Pappas (Johnny); his grandmother, Gertrude Price
Good.
Ted is survived by his wife
of 29 years, Phyllis T
Blankenship; his brother, Gerald Kevin Blankenship; three sisters, Donna Blankenship Bonner, Kathy Blankenship Thomas, Theresa Pappas Ferrell and her husband, J. O. Ferrell; nine
nieces, nephews and their respective spouses, Sunny Gail Thomas, Austin
McKinley Thomas and his wife, Morgan Matthews Thomas, Patrick Rene Izac and his
wife, Cynthia Cordier Johns Izac, Jerilyn and Zachary Izac-Gude, Jonathan
Pappas Ferrell and Christa Marie Ferrell.
A private family gathering will be held in Richmond, VA, at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Norfolk City, VA, Funeral
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - January 23, 2019
Mary Louise (Blankenship) Sears, August 16, 1932 – January 16, 2019
Funeral service will be in St. Thomas AME Zion at 12 pm, Sat., Jan.
26, 2019. Graves Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Norfolk City, VA, Funeral
https://gravesfuneralhomeinc.com/book-of-memories/3698406/sears-mary/service-details.php
Mary Louise Blankenship Sears departed this
life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Sentara Nursing Windermere, [Virginia Beach City, VA] at the age of
86 years old. She was born August 16, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia.
Mary attended Norfolk County Schools,
William Penn High School in High Point and she went to college at North
Carolina Central. Mary worked for Norfolk Redevelopment housing authority in
Diggs Park and Oak Park for ten years. She went on to work for the YMCA and
retired after 30 years. Mary Pioneered the Portsmouth Chapter of the Eastern
Star Organization. She was the Past Matron of the Gardenia Chapter #36.
Mary was predeceased by her parents
Tully
William Blankenship and Emma Tolton Blankenship; two brothers, Linwood Victor
Blankenship and Samuel Alexander Blankenship; one sister, Velma Daily and her
husband, Lawrence E. Sears, Sr.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons,
Lawrence E. Sears, Jr. and Reginald Curtis Sears; one sister, Lois B. Wiggins; six
grandchildren, Lawrence Deloatch, Dominique Vaughan, Deangelo Johnson, Regina
Knight, Lacy Carter and Marcus Sears; four great grandchildren, Isaiah Coley,
Elisha Coley, MaLiah Knight, and Leah Carter; one special great nephew, Reginal
Wiggins, Jr. (Peter) as well as a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Northumberland
+2019, Reedville, Northumberland Co., VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 3, 2019
Thomas Andy Walters, Sr., 82, of Reedville, VA, went to be with the
Lord March 31, 2019.
Tom was a loving father and grandfather. He was a local hero who
served our community as both a Richmond City police officer and firefighter. He
will be missed by all those who loved him and all of those whom he loved.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn E. Walters;
parents, Thomas G. and Mary Ruth Walters; and brothers-in-law, Lamar Hunt and
Willie Goin.
He is survived by his children, Thomas A. Walters Jr. (Cathy),
Bonnie Lynn Skiba (Jim), Clarence G. Walters and Crystal D. Kelley (Jason);
eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Annette Hunt, Myra Ruth Webb (Kenneth), Linda Blankenship (Shelby), Carol
Armentrout (George), Martha Gieger and Phyllis Goin.
A funeral ceremony will be held 1 pm, Friday, April 5, 2019. at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Interment
will be in Dale Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Norton City
2018, Norton City, VA, Obituary
The Coalfield Progress, (Norton, VA) - June 25, 2018
Willard Darrell Collins, 73, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly
Friday, June 22, 2018 from his residence.
Dee was a former store manager for both Krogers and Publix grocery
stores. He enjoyed playing poker, watching racing and working in a garden. His
greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
Dee was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Heda (Hicks)
Collins; sons, Ricky Collins, Randy Collins and Dustin Collins; a grandson, Todd Collins; sisters, Rosa
Lee Greear, Ina Blankenship, Lola Greear and Shirley Roberts;
brothers, James Collins and Rick Collins; special cousin and friend, David
Collins
Survivors include his daughters, Maichalya Hutchinson and husband
Chris of Norton and Marissa Cannon of Pound; a son, Donald Ray Collins of Virginia;
grandchildren, Brittany Sims, Candice Marston, Amber Collins, Joanna Baber,
Skylar Collins, Ali Collins, Chelsey Collins, Teagan Cannon and Reid
Hutchinson; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and
cousins; special friends, Spiedel Perry and Billy Cardon; and a host of friends
to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday June 24, in the
Baker Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Danny Mullins officiating. Graveside were
conducted at 11 a.m. Monday June 25 at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton where
family and friends served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
+2018, Orange, Orange
Co., VA, Obituary
Ada Ray Blankenship Thacker, 73 [1945], of Orange, passed away September 11,
2018.
Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Preddy
Funeral Home, Interment in Thacker Family Cemetery following (weather
permitting).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Rhoadesville, Orange Co., VA, Obituary
It is with saddened hearts we announce
the passing of Wayne Allen Blankenship on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence in
Rhoadesville, Virginia.
Preceded in death by father,
Charles
Blankenship; brother, Robert Blankenship and sister, Ada Thacker.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria
Blankenship; mother, Ada Blankenship; sons, Corey, Josh and DJ; grandchildren,
Skyler, Jensen and Greyson; sisters, Terry Putnam and Carolyn Lamb (Donny); brothers,
Earl (Judy) and Charles Jr.;
step-children, Tina Meadows (Josh), Deanica Child's (Phillip), Ben Hawkins,
Charlie Hawkins and Brian Hawkins; numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; aunt and uncles and nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am,
on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Virginia. Following
the service the burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Unionville,
Virginia.
Patrick
+2019, Stuart, Patrick
Co., VA, Obituary
Martinsville Bulletin (VA) - May 22, 2019
Sherry B. Little Walker, 51, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away
Sunday, May 19, 2019, at her home. She was born March 13, 1968, in Buchanan,
Virginia, to Eliza Justice and the late Bernice Blankenship Justice.
She is survived by her husband of over 28 years, Jerry Walker;
sons, Jonathan Ray Little, and Jerry Lee Walker Jr.; sister, Easter Gray;
brother LeRoy Justice; and grandchildren, Aubrie Dalton, Melina Walker, and
Cameron Little.
The funeral will be held Friday, May 24, 2019, at Wright Funeral
Service Chapel, at 11 am. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park,
Spencer, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Petersburg City
+2018, Petersburg City, VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - August 21, 2018
Katherine B. Bowery, 87 [1931], of Petersburg, VA, entered the
gates of heaven to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 16th. Katherine
was born in Ettrick, VA, to the late Joseph and Annie Blankenship.
Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Bowery,
Sr.; and daughter, Sandra K. Stearns. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Ollie, Harold and Joseph Blankenship;
sisters, Minna Blankenship, Lucille Johnson and
Audrey Janosik.
Katherine is survived by her sons, Gerald D. Myers Jr. (Carolyn) of
Chester, VA, James R. Myers (Cheryl of New Port Richey, FL, and James H. Bowery
Jr. of Chester, VA; daughters, Anita C. Norwood (Jerry) of Chester, VA, and
Charlana Kelly (Chuck) of Crockett, TX; nieces; nephew; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 6:30 pm on
Thursday, August 23rd, at Monumental Baptist Church, 2925 S. Crater Rd.,
Petersburg, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pittsylvania
+2019, Gretna, Pittsylvania
Co., VA, Obituary
Star-Tribune (Chatham, VA) - February 26, 2019
Larry Dean Aldridge, 71, of Gretna died Monday, February 25, 2019
at Lynchburg General Hospital after a battle with Lymphoma. Born August 2, 1947
in Pikeville, Ky., he was a son of the late James Oscar Aldridge and Margaret Blankenship Aldridge.
Larry was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and was an Army
veteran of Vietnam. He was the former owner/operator of Blake's Restaurant in
Gretna and was an executive food service director with Aramark Corporation
working at both Elon University and Campbell University. Larry enjoyed playing
golf and cooking.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Fred Aldridge, Jim Aldridge,
and Daryl Aldridge; and two sisters, Jo Keith, and Donna Aldridge.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Lewis Aldridge of the residence;
one son, Blake Aldridge and Ashley of Chatham; two daughters, Brooke Farris and
Josh of Gretna, and Blair Aldridge of Gretna; one sister, Kay Lehman and Bob of
GA; and four grandchildren, Matthew Aldridge, Elizabeth Aldridge, Braxton
Sturgill, and Weston Farris.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28,
2019 at Zion United Methodist Church by Pastor David Edinger. Burial with
Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232 will
follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden. Colbert-Moran
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
District 7, Pike Co., KY,
Aldridge, Oscar 24, M, KY, Head,
Aldridge, Maggie 21, F, WV,Wife,
Aldridge, Oscar
Darrell 03, M, KY, Son,
Aldridge,
Fredrick Dale ??,
M, KY, Son,
Aldridge, Dona
Sue 00, F, KY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7YG-T7P
2019, Ringgold, Pittsylvania
Co., VA, Obituary
Danville Register & Bee (VA) - April 25, 2019
Melba Kathleen Thornton Collie, 87, of 7352 Kentuck Road, Ringgold,
VA, departed this life on April 22, 2019, after a decline in health for the
past year. She was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., on February 20, 1932, a
daughter of the late Clyde Albert Thornton and Hilda Barker Thornton.
Melba retired from Pittsylvania County Schools in the Cafeteria at
Dan River Middle School. She was a lifelong member of Rocksprings United
Methodist Church. On August 25, 1950, she married, John Allen Collie, who
survives of the residence.
Melba was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters.
Survivors also include two sons, Garry Collie (Brenda) and Tim
Collie (Kay); a daughter, Vickie C. Dillion (Dennis); five grandchildren,
Kristi Bailey (Pete), Jennifer Hutchinson (Chris), Jason Collie, David Midkiff
(Kathryn), and Will Collie; eight great-grandchildren, one
great-great-granddaughter, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 11
am, at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel conducted by the Rev. Steve Morningstar
and the Rev. Daryl Joyce. Interment will follow in the Blankenship -Thornton Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Portsmouth City
+2018, Portsmouth City, VA, Obituary
Ellen Maree Blankenship, 84, passed away December 4, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William T.
Blankenship.
She is survived by her children,
Donna M. Rice, David F. Blankenship,
Dennis J. Blankenship (Stephanie), Dale T. Blankenship and Donald R. Blankenship (Angie); seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on December 14, 2018 at 3 pm, at
the Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Suffolk. A reception will
follow at the Sturtevant Events Center, Portsmouth.
www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Powhatan
2019, Powhatan, Powhatan Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.richmond.com/obituaries/combs-brenda/article_4199a92a-aed6-56d5-8db3-a91cc03b29b0.html
Brenda May Barden Combs, 78 [January
20, 1941], of Powhatan,
passed away May 7, 2019.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Henshaw (James), Jimmy
Barden; sisters, Gloria Blankenship , Anita Priest, Mary Brooks; three
grandchildren, Ricky Painter, Melissa Barden, J. Barden; and one
great-grandchild, Camden Painter.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, at 1 pm, in the Powhatan
Community Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince George
+2018, Prince George Co., VA, Obituary
The Progress-Index, (Petersburg, VA) - August 23, 2018
Flora B. Pyles, 81,
of Prince George County, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday,
August 21, 2018, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born to the
late Fulton and Ruby Dot
Blankenship on April 12, 1937.
Flo was a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Holiness Church, and
a Licensed Practical Nurse who retired as a private duty nurse. She was a lover
of reading, darts, fishing, bowling, and gardening. She was also a proud
recipient of the Mrs. Firestone award.
She is survived by her boyfriend of 40 years, Greg Lockhart; sons,
Danny E. Pyles (Donna), and Eric Pyles (Samantha); grandchildren, Chris,
Robbie, Kirsten, Tyler, and Jonathan Pyles, and Jessica, Ashley, and Brittany
Brown; great-grandchildren, Zurri, Connor, Elizabeth, and Mazzie; and siblings, Shirley Shell (Wayne), Virgil
Blankenship (Rosie), Ruby Wellington (Johnnie), Margie Balthis
(Vernon), Bobby Blankenship (Donna), and Billy Blankenship (Debbie).
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 11
a.m. at Abundant Life Pentecostal Holiness Church, 6500 Middle Road, Prince
George, Virginia 23875. E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and
Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Prince William
+2018,
Nokesville, Prince William Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189087299/rondal-frederick-blankenship
Rondal Frederick Blankenship, age
87, of Nokesville VA passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Haymarket Medical
Center. He was born February 18, 1931 in Giles County, VA, to Bernard
and Vivian (Payne) Blankenship.
He served in the United
States Marine Corps during the Korean War, followed with several years in the
Marine Corps Reserve. He was a retired carpenter who enjoyed hunting, fishing,
watching Nascar and westerns. He enjoyed gardening and
raised a large vegetable garden every year and was an avid Washington Redskin
fan.
He was proceeded
in death by parents, Bernard
and Vivian Blankenship, his Step-Mother Mary Magdalene
Blankenship, three brothers William
"Bill" Blankenship, Howard Blankenship, James
"JW" Blankenship and his beloved side companion Crissy.
He is survived by his wife of
61 years Lois (Compton), three children,
Annette Graham and husband John of Livingston TX, Michael
"Mike" Blankenship of Nokesville VA, and Pamela
"Pam" Bettis and husband Tommy of Midland VA, and special furry
companion Houston. Also surviving are his siblings,
Harry (Blanche) Blankenship,
Peterstown WV; Charlotte Compton, Manassas VA; Shelby
King, Amissville VA; Dorothy Towler, Nokesville VA, Phillip (Donna) Blankenship,
Bealeton VA; Carol (Chuck) Fergusson, Keller TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be
held Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 11:00 am, in the Baker-Post Funeral Home &
Cremation Center chapel, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA 20110. Interment will be at
1:00 pm, in Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA, 22172.
Pulaski
+2019, Fairlawn, Pulaski
Co., VA, Obituary
The Floyd Press, (VA) - July 10, 2019
John Henry "Bubby" Durham went to his Heavenly home On
July 5, 2019, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA. John was born on May 4,
1940, and raised in Bland, Va.
John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. John retired
from Volvo Trucks in July 2006 after 34 years. John served in the United States
Army and was honorably discharged May 1966. John loved coon dog hunting, car
races and boxing John's most favorite thing in all the
world was having fun with his granddaughter, Katie, who was absolutely the apple
of his eye.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Roxie Vencil
Durham; his daughters, Angela Durham and Tina D. Viers; his siblings, Edith Melvin, June Sands,
Harvey Durham, Alleta
Blankenship, and Frankie
Strock; and a nephew, Billy Melvin.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Linda
T. Durham; his very special granddaughter, Katie Viers; his siblings, Paul
Durham of Bluefield, VA, Jerri Baisden of Princeton of WV, Von Bowman of
Bluefield, WV, and Evelyn Ballard of Pikeville, KY; his special pet companion,
Stella; and a whole host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 1 pm, at
Fairlawn Church of God in Fairlawn, VA, with Pastor Marcus Harrison
officiating. Burial followed in Highland Memory Gardens with military rites
provided by the Dublin American Legion Post #58.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 13, 2018
Maynard (Jiggs) Ernest Sutphin, 81, of Pulaski, VA, died Monday,
September 10, 2018 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center, [Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA ]. He was born January 14, 1937, in Pulaski
County, the son of the late Edith Sirt Sutphin and Tazwell Ellett Sutphin.
Maynard served in the United States Navy. He was very proud of his
service to our country and always enjoyed talking about his travels and
experience in the military.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers,
Emory, Vernon, Everett, and Phillip Sutphin; and sister, Mildred
Sutphin Spencer Blankenship.
Maynard is survived by his wife, Glenna Conner Sutphin; son, Steven
Sutphin and daughter-in-law, Caroline of Louisville, Ky.; daughter, Tamara
Sutphin of Pulaski, Va.; sister, Betty and brother-in-law, Willis Wagner of
Kingsport, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Barbara Witt of Alabama; many members of his
extended family; favorite puppy, Max and Orange the Cat.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2018
at Seagle Funeral Home, with the Reverend Judy Yonce officiating. Burial with
military honors will be scheduled at a later date at the Southwest Virginia
Veterans Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.mullinsfuneralhome.com/obituary/earnest-blankenship
Earnest DeWayne Blankenship, 48, of Pulaski,
passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
Wanda
Harmon Blankenship; grandmother, Sarah Jane Harmon; grandfather, Scott “Bud” Harmon; and
uncle, Roger “Dale” Harmon.
Survivors include his daughter, Chelsea JoAnn Blankenship of Salem; sister
and brother-in-law, Missy and Mark Elliott of Christiansburg; nephews, Cameron (Angelia) Arnold of
Dublin Cory Arnold of Radford, and Pvt. Dustin Arnold of Washington; niece,
Keirstin Arnold of NC; aunts, Drema (Zane) Bradley of Snowville, and Gwen
Pauley of SC; great nieces and nephews, Kendra Arnold of Dublin and Chad Wade
Arnold of Christiansburg, Eli Akers of NC; cousins, Cody (Gini) Bradley, and
Rory Bradley of Radford, Wyatt Bradley and Rae Lynn Bradley of Christiansburg,
Crystal Harmon of Dublin, Danielle (Jerrod) Miller of Christiansburg, and
Rhonda Burton-French of Bland; and many more relatives and friends.
Friends are welcome to join the family in
a celebration of life service at 1 pm, on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at
Newbern Church of God. DeWayne was loved by many and will be missed but never
forgotten. Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
Radford City
+2018, Radford City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - October 21, 2018
Mary Marie (Lane) Kitts, born November 14, 1927, passed away
peacefully and entered into heaven on Monday, October 11, 2018, at the Radford
Health and Rehab Center at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late
Oakley S. Lane and Macy Marie
(Blankenship) Lane.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Henry
Kitts of almost 45 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her
brother, Thurman Stephen Lane; and sisters, Helen Lena Lane Hudson East, and
Kathleen May Lane Sturdivant.
She is survived by her daughters, Louise Dyer (and husband Richard)
of Nashville, TN, and Ruth Bramblett (and husband Rick) of Las Vegas, NV. She
is also survived by her sister, Hester Angel (Peggy) Lane Taylor of Pleasant
Garden, NC.
She will be remembered for her green thumb tending to her flowers,
and for her love of animals, especially Sierra (a pit bull/boxer mix) and Rhudi
(a collie mix). She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and a member
of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Ellet Valley.
Funeral services will be noon Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Horne
Funeral in Christiansburg, VA, with interment at Sunset Cemetery. Russell
Shepherd will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Alleghany, Montgomery Co., VA,
Lane, G. Lee 53, M, VA, Head,
Lane, Maggie 40, F, VA, Wife,
Lane, Jack 08, M, VA, Son,
Lane, Francis 06, F, VA, Dau,
Lane, Oakley S. 25, M, VA, Son,
Lane, Macie 23, F, VA, DauL,
Lane, Thurman 04, M, VA, GSon,
Lane, Maria 02, F, VA, GDau,
Lane, Mary A. 00, F, VA, GDau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CX5F-M6Z
1910 Census, Christiansburg,
Montgomery Co., VA,
Dobbins, Sarah 55, M, VA, Head,
Dobbins,
Mallissa 22, F, VA, Dau,
Dobbins, Naoma 17, F, VA, Dau,
Dobbins, Wakneda 05, F, VA, Dau,
Dobbins, Macy 03, F, VA, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPGM-3KM
Richmond City
2018, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - April 22, 2018
Marcia K. Atkins, departed this life on
April 18, 2018.
She is survived by her brother, Bill Kirk (Sandra); a sister, Mary
Greenberg (Charles); two nieces,
Jennifer Dapper and Sarah
Blankenship Roper (Joe), all of Richmond; and two nephews, Gator Kirk of Virginia Beach
and Michael Kirk (Amy) of Boise, Idaho.
There will be no services held by the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 22, 2018
Charles Eldred Chisholm, died peacefully
at home surrounded by his family on July 20, 2018. He was born the son of Alley
and Grace Chisholm in Hanover County on July 12, 1936.
A Veteran of the Air Force 1958 to 1962 and retired from Concrete
Pipe & Products. A gentle, kind and compassionate man, he was always
willing to help and made a friend of nearly all he met. He will be greatly
missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife
of 58 years, Mary Ann
Blankenship Chisholm; son,
Waldon Chisholm (Barbara); daughter, Leslie Penn (Robert); grandchildren,
Charlotte Rose Penn and Matthew Eldred Chisholm; two sisters, Janet Lawrence
(Wesley), Carolyn Munn (Mark).
A Celebration of Life and gathering of friends and family will be
held at the home of Waldon Chisholm, July 28, 3 to 6 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Richmond City, VA Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - September 2, 2018
Katherine Elizabeth McNair, 68 [1950], died August 23, 2018.
Miss McNair was retired from Pollard & Bagby.
She is survived by her sister,
Cindy Leigh Blankenship of North Carolina.
Burial in Maury Cemetery will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Richmond City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times Dispatch
Robert Blackwell "RB" Barnes, Jr., 85, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
A proud native of Blackstone, VA, RB was the son of Robert
Blackwell Barnes and Louise Hamilton Barnes Walker. RB was a 1954 graduate of Virginia
Military Institute and attended the University of Richmond
Robins School of Business. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army
Infantry and joined J. C. Wheat and Co. in 1959 as a stockbroker, when it was a
small regional brokerage firm. RB retired 44 years later as a senior Vice
President and Investment Officer of Wachovia Securities. He favored his latter
business years, being partners with his son, Robert and working with his ole
"Wheatie" buds. RB was an astute financial advisor who was well-read
and well-traveled; he always appreciated fine homes, gardens, art and most any
social occasion. He was a true Virginia gentleman and his family and friends
were the center of his life. He was a member of The Commonwealth Club, The
Country Club of Virginia, the Jamestowne Society and The Sons of the Revolution
in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marietta
"Maya" Zimmerman Barnes. RB was preceded in death by his niece, Robin
Jones Eddy.
RB is survived by his daughter,
Courtney Barnes Blankenship and her husband, John
Millington Blankenship; his son, Robert Blackwell Barnes III and his wife, Mary
Elizabeth Nelson Barnes; four grandchildren,
Marietta Blankenship Mejia (Chris), Anne Carter Blackwell Blankenship , Robert Blackwell Barnes IV and Anna
Marie Nelson Barnes; his sister, Marietta Barnes Jones; and six nieces and
nephews, Col. Freeman Jones (Anne Beverly), Wayland Jones (Kristin), Rebecca
Jones Wickham (Chris), Erik Zimmerman (Deane), Leigh Zimmerman Gilchrist (John)
and Whitney Zimmerman Edwards (Chris).
A private interment will be held in Hollywood Cemetery on Friday,
February 22, at 10 am, to be followed by an 11 am, celebration of RB's life in
the Sara Belle November Theater at Westminster Canterbury.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke City
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Funeral
Charles Alford Blankenship, 84 [1933], of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Sunday,
January 7, 2018.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 15,
2018, at Cave Spring United Methodist Church. Arrangements by
Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Charles Alford Blankenship, 84, of Roanoke,
VA, passed on to the Heavenly Forest in the early hours of Sunday, January 7,
2018. He was born on April 17, 1933, in Richmond VA, the only child of
the late Reginald Blankenship and Alice Blankenship.
Charlie was the jolly green giant of
outdoor recreation in Southwest Virginia. For over two decades he led
development of great recreation facilities on Jefferson National Forest lands.
He moved to Roanoke VA, in 1966 to plan and organize the new Mount Rogers
National Recreation Area. During his years with the Forest Service he saw
potential for an old abandoned road which became known as The Virginia Creeper
Trail. He helped develop wilderness areas, Cascades National Recreation Trail,
the cooperative management system for the Appalachian Trail, High Knob Tower,
and the Konnarock Trail Crew. Politically astute, he worked internally, with
other agencies, and, with elected officials to secure legislative and funding
support for countless recreation projects.
In addition, he recruited talent like his
great friend, Reggie Kinman, to implement his visions. Charlie mentored many
professionals starting careers and many young people in the Explore Scouts.
After retiring from the Forest Service, Charlie began his local volunteer
career! He was on a variety of non-profit boards, such as Valley Beautiful and
the Roanoke Valley Historic Foundation, and was a founding member of the
Roanoke Valley Urban Forestry Council and the Virginia Western Virginia Land
Trust. One of his most lasting contributions was his founding role in
establishing the greenway program. He was on the original greenway steering
committee, served on the Greenway Commission from 1997- 2014, and was an
incorporator of the volunteer organization Pathfinders for Greenways. Through
his efforts the program became a model "3-legged stool" and has grown
into the most successful cooperative management system in the state! He will be
remembered for all the trees and flowers that he planted and for being a great
advocate for urban forestry, greenways and his many passions!
In addition to being a thinker on the
cutting edge, Charlie specialized in establishing special relationships with
those around him. His baby blue eyes and ready smile won over many a neighbor,
grocery clerk, or caregiver. Generations of school children enjoyed his apple
cider press and his presentations on Earth Day!
Charlie is survived by his wife of 57
years, Kay; his daughter, Karen Hearst; son, William (Billy) and his wife,
Leanne
Blankenship; our gorgeous red head granddaughter, Lindsey Page and her husband,
Taylor Williams; granddaughters, Sydney and Megan Hearst; grandson, Christopher (Toph) and his wife, Kaitlyn
Blankenship; great-granddaughter, Hallie Blankenship; and special
friends, Liz Belcher and Linda Oberlander.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 4
p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Cave Spring United Methodist Church with
the Rev. Denise Bates and the Rev. Joanna Paysour officiating. A Celebration of
Life will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Garst Mill Park near
the Bench dedicated to Charlie.
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 14, 2018
Frances Juanita Bailey Fekas, 89, of Roanoke, VA, died on Friday,
January 12, 2018. She was born on September 10, 1928.
Frances was an avid Virginia Tech Fan since 1984 and a lifetime
Golden Hokie achieving the UT Prosim Society Award. She also traveled the world
five times to Rome and met three Popes.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur C. Bailey; her mother, Nellie C.
Bailey; her brothers, Artie Bailey, C.P. Bailey, and John Earl Bailey; and her sister, Jean
P. Blankenship.
Frances is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alex P. Fekas; her
son, William Larry Fekas and wife, Nancy; two grandchildren, William Alexander
Fekas, and Ashley Nicole Thomas and husband, Dustin Thomas; two
great-grandchildren, Colton Wayne Thomas and Reagan Jolene Thomas; favorite
niece, Twinkle Star Walden; extended nieces and nephews; and special friends,
Joe and Arlene Christenbury.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17,
2018, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 314 Turner Road, Salem,
VA, with Father Ken Shuping officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Roanoke City, VA,
Bailey, Arthur
C. 40, M, VA, Head,
Bailey, Nellie 37, F, VA, Wife,
Bailey, Charles 16, M, VA, Son,
Bailey, Jean 13, F, VA, Dau,
Bailey, Waneta 11, F, VA, Dau,
Bailey, Earl 08, M, VA, Son,
Bailey, Arthur 19, M, VA, Son,
Bailey, Lela 17, F, VA, DauL,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTMK-RKC
2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - February 4, 2018
Dennis Watson Body, Jr., 57, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31,
2018.
Surviving are his husband, Joel Richard DeHart of Goochland; sister, Janie Blankenship; nephews, Matthew and wife, Brittney, and Marcus Blankenship; great-niece
and great-nephew, Clarissa and Aaron Blankenship, all of
Roanoke; and cousin, Victoria Blake of Jenson Beach, Florida.
A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10,
2018, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Hillary West
of Arlington, VA. Inurnment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA Obituary
Joyce Hyatt Argabright, 71 [1947], of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday,
March 9, 2018.
She was retired from The Roanoke Times and enjoyed vacationing and
traveling with her family and friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Argabright; and
her mother, Margie Stott.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise Childress; granddaughter, Kelsey and husband, Cory Blankenship; great-grandson,
Ryder Zain Blankenship; grandson, Zachary Cole and fiancée, Sidney Agee; brother, Frank Stott and wife,
Stephanie; niece, Brooke and husband, Eric Burger, and great-niece, Olivia;
niece, Blake and husband, Phillip Hanbury, and great-niece, Reagan. Let's not
forget the true love she had for her fur friends, Tiger, Lilly and Calli.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14,
2018, at Oakey's North Chapel with Bishop Paul Rucker officiating. Interment will
follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Isabelle-Blankenship-105951161
Mary Isabelle Blankenship, April 23, 1921 - March 24, 2018, Roanoke, Virginia
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday March 27,
2018 at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Steve Reneau and Olivia
Poole officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Mary Isabelle Grantham Blankenship, born on April 23, 1921, to Mary and Novel Grantham in
Pulaski, Va. passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 24,
2018.
Isabelle is remembered as a devoted wife, wonderful mother and
grandmother who always put her family before herself. She leaves a legacy of
love and wisdom.
Isabelle was the ninth of thirteen children. She married Francis Edwin (Pete) Blankenship on September 20, 1946 in Long Beach,
Calif.
Isabelle and her husband loved travel and adventure. Some of their
travels included trips to Spain, Africa, Mexico, Canada, Rio De Janeiro,
Hawaii, the Bahamas, Rome, Naples, and Pompeii. Following their marriage in
California, the couple drove across the U.S. between Virginia and California on
two occasions. While newlyweds in California, the couple
enjoyed football games at the Rose Bowl and horse racing at Santa Anita
Racetrack. Isabelle worked for years in the health care industry in
California and Virginia. She loved playing Canasta with close friends, dancing
in her later years, and remained focused on family and friends throughout her
life. She basked in her role as "Meemaw" to her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren and embraced her youngest family members with joy. She was
determined that their lives would be easier than the one she knew as a child
and as a working woman. "Get your education" was a common command
from her. She was very proud of her brood's successes. Her lessons of love,
devotion, hard work, and perseverance live on.
Isabelle is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and all of
her siblings.
Isabelle is survived by her daughter,
Karen (Bob) Reneau, son Bobby (Barb)
Blankenship; grandchildren,
Susan (Marshall) Rathmell, Emily (Joey) Glasgow, and Steve (Olivia) Reneau; and
her great-grandchildren, John Marshall and Amelia Rathmell, Andrew and Joseph
Glasgow, and Grantham Poole-Reneau; and a host of cherished nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday March 27,
2018 Lotz Funeral Home, at 1330 East Main Street, in Salem, VA. 24153, with the Reverends Steve Reneau and Olivia Poole
officiating. Serving as Pallbarers
will be Barbara Blankenship, Bob Reneau, Marshall Rathmell, Joey
Glasgow, Mark Petri, and Glenn Hall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Thomas-Blankenship-obituary?pid=188778739
Thomas R. Blankenship, 82 [1936], of Roanoke and formerly of Manassas,
passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018.
He served in the U. S. Coast Guard and was retired from the U. S.
Department of the Treasury.
Tom is survived by his wife
of 57 years, Eula Blankenship; son,
Keith Blankenship and wife, Yufei of Kildeer, Illinois; daughter, Karen Taylor and husband, Gary of Chesterfield, Virginia; and four grandchildren, Ethan and Zachary Blankenship, John and Kayleigh Taylor.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 20, 2018
at Oakey’s East Chapel with John Bradley of Crossroads Church officiating. Interment
will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Death
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Earl-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189138114
Earl Steven Blankenship, Mar 11, 1957 – May 21, 2018 (Age 61), Roanoke, Virginia
Services will be private Lotz Funeral Homes Obituary
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
https://www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com/tributes/Earl-Blankenship
Earl Steven Blankenship, 61, of Roanoke,
passed away Monday, May 21, 2018.
He was predeceased by his brother,
John
Herbert Blankenship.
Surviving family includes his parents,
Earl
and Patricia Blankenship; brothers, Michael Blankenship (Sandra), Ricky Blankenship (Carolyn), James Blankenship (Modesty), and sons,
Shane
Blankenship and Brian Dearing.
Services will be private.
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Earl Steven Blankenship, 61, of Roanoke, VA, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018.
He was predeceased by his brother,
John Herbert Blankenship.
Surviving family includes his parents,
Earl and Patricia Blankenship; brothers,
Michael Blankenship (Sandra), Ricky Blankenship (Carolyn), James
Blankenship (Modesty); and sons, Shane Blankenship and Brian Dearing.
Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at
www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 29, 2018
Betty Joan Wharton Magee, 86, of Roanoke passed away Thursday, July
26, 2018.
She was preceded by her husband, Richard Morris Magee. They were
happily married for 63 years and loved going camping and fishing together. Her
parents, John and Lelia Saul Wharton; her sisters, Ceatta Wharton and Charlotte
Helm; her brother-in-law, Garland C. Roth, also preceded her.
Betty is survived by her sister, Flora Bernice "Billie"
Roth; nephews, John Roth, Rod Marshall-Roth and wife Melanie; and their
children, Travis and Madeleine, Keith Roth and his wife Patricia; she is also
survived by a sister-in-law, Margaret Blankenship, along with and several other nieces,
nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at 2 p.m.
at Sherwood Burial Park in the Abbey with the Rev. Robert Copenhaven
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Major George A. Wood Jr., 82, United States Air Force, Retired,
passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Major Wood enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating
from high school in 1954. He received his Pilot Wings and Officer Commission as
a Second Lieutenant upon graduation from Aviation Cadets in 1958. In January
1960, Major Wood had to eject from his F-100 due to an engine fire and loss of
control. He served three combat tours in Southeast Asia as a fighter pilot
flying 300 combat missions in the F-105 and A-7 during the period of July 1966
thru August 1973, which included over 100 missions over North Vietnam while
participating in the Rolling Thunder and Linebacker II air campaigns against
North Vietnam. Major Wood retired from the Air Force in 1974. His awards and decorations
include two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Meritorious Service Medals, 16
Air Medals, two Commendation Medals and the Good Conduct Medal.
Major Wood moved to Roanoke, VA, from North Litchfield Beach, SC,
in 1979 with his wife and six children. He became a member of Windsor Hills
Baptist Church in 1979 where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and
on various committees. In November 2006, Major Wood joined White Rock Baptist
Church in Hardy, VA, where he also served as a deacon and Sunday school
teacher.
After leaving the Air Force Major Wood continued to fly
commercially providing charter and air taxi service at Georgetown, SC, and then
at Roanoke, VA, until 1982. He also worked as a security officer at Hollins
College from 1980 to 1999.
Major Wood is survived by his wife, Lois A. Wood, who he met and
married in 1960 when they were both Second Lieutenants stationed at Cannon Air
Force Base, NM; son, Glenn Wood; daughters, Brenda Testerman (Jim), Bonnie
Clark (Curtis), Tammy Ferrill (Buddy), Barbara Lovell (Steve), and Jackie Blankenship (Chris); grandsons, James Testerman Jr. (Kari)
and Christopher Blankenship; granddaughters,
Holly Testerman (WT Hill, boyfriend), Nicole Tilley (Eli), Alison Washburn
(Joe), Danielle DeHart (Jonathan), Samantha Ferrill (Trevor Honaker, Fiancé),
and Brooke Blankenship; great-granddaughters, Cameron Testerman,
Emma Washburn, and Olivia Washburn; great-grandson, Matthias Tilley; sister,
Peggy Burry (Don) of Royal Oak, Mich.; brother, Robert Johnson of Rochester
Hills, Mich.; and uncle, Max White (Gertie).
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 am on Monday, October 1,
2018, at White Rock Baptist Church in Hardy, VA, with the Rev. Glen Stinnett
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 5, 2019
Harold F. Crocker, 83, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday,
December 31, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family.
Harold served as an MP in the United States Army before choosing a
career in construction. He was a Superintendent with Thor, Inc. in Roanoke when
he retired in 2000. Harold enjoyed his retirement watching birds and making
origami hearts, giving away an untold number over the years. The family will
forever hold dear the many laughs shared, his unconditional love, and his
perseverance in enduring physical struggles without complaint, always thinking
of others first. He fought the good fight, and now rests in the arms of the
Lord.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 55 years, Betty;
children, Diane Blankenship (Bill), Susan Cannon
(Jack), Lisa Zerna (Candelario), Jennifer Jamison, and Neal Crocker (Michelle);
10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Robert
Keeley, Dr. Craig Mitchell, and Dr. Richard Konstance for the exceptional care
they provided to Harold for many years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, on Monday, January 7,
2019, at First Christian Church, 344 Church Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA, 24016, with
Pastor Tim Dayton officiating. Interment will be at 1:30 pm, at Mountain View
Cemetery in Vinton, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Beatrice Blankenship Sink, 89 [1929], of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday,
January 29, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and
Viola Blankenship; her husband
of 58 years, Allen H. Sink; her sisters,
Christine Blankenship and Mary Sink; and her brother, Carl (Polly) Blankenship.
Beatrice is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and
Dave Scarangella of Ashburn, VA, and Letty and John Bobby of Herndon, VA; her
granddaughter and her husband, Christine and Chris Crockett of Alexandria, VA;
granddaughter, Amanda Scarangella of Reston, VA; along with numerous nieces,
nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and friends.
She was employed by Roanoke County Public Schools as a teaching
assistant in Kindergarten and Special Education at Clearbrook Elementary School
for 32 years. During her long career, Beatrice had the great joy of teaching
many, many students and then their children as well. She was also a long-time
member of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA). Beatrice was a
member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren and loved serving her Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
A special thank you to her nephews, Jeff Scott, Douglas Blankenship and Lewis Blankenship;
and her dear neighbor of over 30 years, James French, for all their loving
attention and caring support throughout the years.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 3,
2019, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Harry Hudson officiating. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 20, 2019
Janice B. Huffman-Comer of Roanoke, VA, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, February 16, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.
She retired from Roanoke Orthopedic Center after more than 25 years
of service.
Janice was predeceased by her father, Lewis Boyd; mother, Ruby
Young; and husband, Bob Comer.
Surviving to cherish her memory are Doug (Sue) Huffman, Jimmy Huffman,
Tracy (Kristi) Huffman, and Kelly (Tammy) Huffman; many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Boyd; sister, Tippy (Larry) Radford; brother, Mike (Sharon) Blankenship; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am, on Friday, February 22,
2019, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with burial to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
Juanita Lavender Snead, 92, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with her
Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was born in Roanoke on September 20, 1926
and was the last of six children.
Juanita retired from the VA Medical Hospital with 30 years of
service. She loved attending church at Roanoke First Church of the Nazarene,
her family get-togethers, especially on holidays and birthdays and cooking for
everyone. Juanita loved to travel when she was able.
She joined her husband, Raymond Lavender, and her daughter, Darlene Rice, who preceded her. Juanita
was also preceded in death by all five of her siblings; her parents;
son-in-law, William Blankenship; and her second husband, Clifford Snead.
She is survived by her children,
Jerry (Cookie) Sullivan, Carol (Richard) Johnson, Dennis (Teresa) Lavender, Deborah Blankenship, Charlene Lavender and Cathy (Wayne)
Perkins; son-in-law, Andy Rice; 12 grandchildren who affectionately called her
"Granny;" 13 great-grandchildren who called her Nanny Nita;
sisters-in-law, Ethel Dickerson, Mable Ruddo and Bea Fleishman; and
brother-in-law, Clarence Lavender.
The Funeral Service will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, March
13, 2019, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with interment to follow at Cedar Lawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke City,
VA, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV17-GXN2
William Clarence
Blankenship, 14May1952 - Deborah Kay Lavender, 22Dec1952 – m.22Oct1971
S/o Lloyd
Clarence Blankenship & Nellie Winfrey – D/o Raymond Talmadge Lavender &
Juanita Sullivan
2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 21, 2019
Jack Lynch, 97, of Roanoke, VA, peacefully passed away at the
Veterans Administration Medical Center on Monday, March 18, 2019.
He was an Army Veteran, a former prisoner of war and proudly served
his country during World War II.
Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Edwin Saunders
Lynch, three sisters and one brother.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Pat Lynch Irby and
husband Mike; special grandson, Zack; sister, Helen Hurt; brothers, Wilbur
Lynch Jr. and Wesley Lynch; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr Lynch was a
very special grandpa to Melissa, Kynslee and Ellie Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 pm, Friday, March 22, 2019 at
Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by Pastors, George Bulson and Ben
Denton. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 13, 2019
Billie Katherine Overstreet, 78 [1941], of Roanoke, VA, went to be with her lord
and savior Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Katherine was a CNA, retired from Avante Nursing Home, and a member
of the Salvation Army. Katherine had many lifelong friends and loved gardening
and cooking.
She is preceded in death by her life partner, Noel Peck; her son,
Troy Carter; grand-daughter, Brandy Collins.
Katherine is survived by her daughters,
Donna Blankenship (Ricky), Victoria
Carter-Collins and two brothers, Jimmy & Odell Johnson; grandchildren,
David, Joey, Jonathan, Ashley, and Victoria all of Roanoke; nine
great-grandchildren; & many nieces and nephews.
A service of life will be held at 2 pm, March 14, 2019, at The
Salvation Army, 724 Dale Ave SE Roanoke. A dove will be released in her memory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
https://www.roanoke.com/obituaries/boitnott-allan-reese/article_ad12b260-1e36-555a-800d-2260a6f6efca.html
Allan Reese Boitnott, 52, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord
on Friday, August 30, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Jackie Boitnott.
Allan is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Monique and Ted
Bentley; brother and sister-in-law, Bart and Becky Boitnott; nieces, Lauren Blankenship (Chris), Hannah Bentley, Jourdan Bentley, Jasmine
Brown (Richard), Rhiannon Shook, Elinda Boitnott, and Magen Errit (Josh);
nephew, Logan Royster; great-nieces;
Savannah Blankenship, Layla Brown, Willow Brown, and Kally
Shook; and great-nephews, Zachary Blankenship, Charlie Brown, Atreyu Wolf, Rowan
Royster, Archer Errit, and Isaac Errit.
Allan always had a fun, outgoing personality. With his "green
thumb" he could make anything grow. We already miss your usual greeting-
Heeyyy!!
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September
4, 2019, at Oakey's North Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Roanoke City, VA Obituary
Sharon Sue Altice, 68, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Friday,
September 13, 2019.
She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church. Sue's greatest
joy was spending time with her grandchildren, who she dearly loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie
Malcom and Stella R Blankenship; brothers,
Malcom Wayne, David Leroy and Dale
Edward Blankenship; and
brothers-in-law, Robert, Jerry and Ed Altice.
Sue is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lee Roy Altice; son,
Rick Altice; four grandchildren, R. J., Dillon, Jaiden and Alaina Altice; siblings, Billy Reid Blankenship, Dennis (Pat) Blankenship, Carol (Gary) LaPrad, and Timmy (Mary) Blankenship; four sisters-in-law,
Pat Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, Joyce Hutchinson, and Brenda Polumbo; brother-in-law, David
Altice; and nine "Blankenship" nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at noon on Tuesday, September 17,
2019, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment will follow at Mountain View
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - September 27, 2019
It was "A Glorious Day" when Phyllis Taylor (MawMaw)
Williams, 87, of Roanoke, VA, was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven on
Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born to the late Austin Taylor and Lora
Taylor.
Phyllis was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Va. She
was a lifetime member of Oakland Baptist Church. This is where she was the
happiest. Phyllis and her husband, Fred Williams, loved working with Vacation
Bible School. She cherished her bible study program, friendship and fellowship.
Her commitment and love for Christ was shared with her children. Phyllis raised
her children teaching and sharing that the love of GOD was the most important
love in your life. She witnessed and shared her faith with all that she met.
Phyllis leaves a devoted husband of 58 years, Fred Williams of
Covington, VA. They spent many years traveling and would send for their
children to join them at their favorite destinations. Phyllis and Fred had a
love story that was felt by everyone they met. Their children grew up in a home
that was filled with love for each other and for Christ. Fred was her rock, her
heart, her best friend. She even told him in her very last days that she loved
him the first time they met. Phyllis thanked Fred loudly in front of her
children and she passed as they held hands tenderly. Phyllis has three
children, Lora Mowbray (Mike), Lisa Sutliff (Donnie) and David Williams (Alison
Kopcial) that love her as deeply as she loved them. She had a son, Tommy Hayes, that had preceded her in death.
Her children were the light of her life. From room mother, PTA
President, to taxi driver for all the teams they played for and cheered for.
Phyllis even took her children's friends and opened her heart and home to all
that we knew. Holidays with family and friends were celebrated in a very large
way, every time and any occasion. She loved to decorate inside and out and the
neighborhood and all that drove by or stopped for a visit enjoyed her beautiful
decorations and a home filled with love. Phyllis's light of life became the
brightest when she became a grandmother, Maw Maw. Her grandchildren are Jessica
Hayes, Morgan Lawrence (Wes Lawrence), Taylor Williams (Lindsey Blankenship), Holleigh Lewis (Wayne Lewis), Michael
Mowbray, Joseph Sutliff and Carie Sutliff; and great-grandchildren, Ariana Mowbray,
Landen Lewis and Sydney Lewis. Each grandchild has a very unique and very
special relationship with their Maw Maw.
At one time in Phyllis's life, her children were her spark, but the
title of Maw Maw completed her life, her cup overflowed, her heart full, her
life filled. The last week of her life, her husband, children and grandchildren
were by her side. Scriptures read, songs were sung, and an abundance of prayers
surrounded her. Her final wish to be at home was granted. Her final breath was
taken as she held the hand of the one she loved deeply, her husband Fred.
Phyllis was an Angel in the shape of our mom.
The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2 pm, on Saturday,
September 28, 2019, at Oakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer
officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Oakey's North
Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Roanoke City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 13, 2019
Georgie Elizabeth Gibson, 85, of Roanoke, VA, died on Monday,
November 11, 2019. She was born on April 22, 1934, daughter of the late Walter
and Effie Guthrie Barton.
Georgie was a retired seamstress with Bowles-Nelson-Powers. She was
a member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church.
Georgie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Ray Gibson; sister, Edna Blankenship; and brothers, Wallace Barton and Ward Barton.
She is survived by her sons, William "Bill" Gibson, and
Freddy Gibson and wife, Margaret; daughter, Karen Young and husband, Mark;
grandchildren, Henry Gibson and Laura King, David Gibson, Walter Gibson and
Angel Radford, Angel Gibson and Shawn Donahue, and Heather Bobbitt;
great-grandson, Bryson Bobbitt; brother, Raymond Barton and wife, Betty; half
brother, Jimmy Barton and wife, Ginny; nephews,
Mike Blankenship and wife, Eleanor, and Sonny Moses; and
niece, Kathy Moses Shelor.
Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Friday, November 15,
2019, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Randy Martin and the Rev. Steve Henderson
officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke
2018, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - August 15, 2018
Michael (Todd) Dooley, 54, of Rt. 1, Roanoke (Blue Ridge area), VA,
departed this life on Sunday, August 12, 2018, after a very brave and
courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father, James (Jim) Dooley.
He is survived by his mother, Gwen Dooley; one son, Victor Dooley
of Washington, D.C.; and three brothers, Tom (Shannon) Dooley of Chesapeake,
VA, Mitchell Terry (Alice) Dooley and Tim Dooley, all of Roanoke. Todd also
leaves behind a loyal and dear friend, Randy Donald, who was always near and
helpful to our family. Also surviving are his former wife and dear friend,
Elaine Terry and Jane Thomas.
We also want to thank two faithful aunts, Patsy Burke and Vicky Blankenship,
who helped Todd's mother with many acts of support.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 16,
2018, at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. Earl Clemons officiating. Interment
will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and due to Todd's
love of animals (especially dogs), please make any contributions to Angels of
Assisi of Roanoke, Va. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeyscom.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Catawba, Roanoke
Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - July 26, 2018
Brenda Sue (Roberts) Custer, of Catawba, VA, went to be with her
Heavenly Father on Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born on June 1, 1946.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Juanita
Roberts of Christiansburg, VA; daughter, Cindy Hutchinson.
Surviving family includes her husband, James Robert Custer (Bobby);
children, Tommy Crotts and wife, Lisa, Renee Deck and husband, Jeff, Janet
Scott, Johnny and Robert Custer; grandchildren,
Lori Howe and husband, Emerson, Anthony Crotts and wife, Shelby, Eric Blankenship and wife,
Chelsea, Melissa May, Justin Deck and wife,
Sammie, Zach Deck, Channing Smith; great
grandchildren, Addison Sue Crotts, Brody and Garrett Deck, Landen and
Laikan May, Makenzie and Kylie
Blankenship ; brother, Hoover
Roberts and wife, Sadie; sisters, Fay Curtis, Nancy Mcgrady, Peggy Woolwine and
husband, Jay, Cookie Hughes and husband, Mike.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at
Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Jim Morris officiating followed by burial at
Halls Cemetery off of Newport Rd., Catawba, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Vinton, Roanoke
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/Oakeys1/memsol.cgi?user_id=2103558
Shelby Gene “Shub” Blankenship, 80 [1938], of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May
10, 2018.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He owned
and operated Shub’s carpet and Tile. Shub was a longtime member of East Gate
Church of the Nazarene. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and gardening.
He was a musician, playing southern gospel and bluegrass. He played the guitar,
autoharp and was a master harmonica player.
He was preceded in death by parents,
Walter and Larma Blankenship and his first wife, Dorothy
Joye Mattox Blankenship.
He is survived by his beloved wife
of 41 years, Janet Howlett
Blankenship; daughter, Dawn Blankenship; three grandchildren, Joshua Quesenberry
(Rose), Eden Caldwell and Nick Quesenberry; four great-grandchildren, Madden
Alexis Caldwell, Riley Marie Caldwell, Amelia Jane Quesenberry and Elijah Finn
Quesenberry; brother, Stephen Blankenship (Joanne); nephew, Bradley
Alan Blankenship (Melissa); great-nephews, Christopher Stephen Blankenship and Alan John “A. J.” Blankenship; and numerous other family members and friends.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 13,
2018 at East Gate Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Shannon Harris
officiating. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m.,
Monday, May 14, 2018 at Sherwood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 1, 2019
Carl David Woodie, December 14, 1954 December 27, 2018, of Vinton, VA, our beloved
husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, peacefully
entered into the House of the Lord on December 27, 2018. Born and raised in
Vinton, VA.
Preceded in death by his loving mother, Magaline
May Roten Woodie "Peggy"; his parents-in-love, Ren and Willis Bare;
brother-in-love, Dwight Bare; his maternal grandparents, Bunk and Johnsie
Roten; and his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Minnie Woodie.
Left to mourn his passing are Terressa Bare Woodie, his beloved
wife of 43 years; his devoted son, Jeremy Dwight Woodie and his wife, Sheena;
his special niece, who he loved like a daughter, Anna Marie White and her son,
Colton Marshall White, who adored his "Poppy"; his brothers and sisters, Rocky Bare (Doris), Mona Lisa
Bare (Joyce Patterson), Ray Bare (Tonja), Shannon Bare, Angela Blankenship (Michael), Garren
Bare, Sabrina Bondurant (Scott), and Allen Woodie (Sheryl); father, Carl
Woodie; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special
friends, including some very dear "old" friends.
David and Terressa's love story began as youth in church. After
graduating William Byrd High School and proudly serving in the United States
Army, their love story culminated in their marriage in 1975. In the following
years, he served faithfully as bus driver and maintenance at Vinton Day Nursery
and Kindergarten while managing and building properties in Vinton, Roanoke
County and City. He was a Charter member of Vinton Breakfast Lion's Club; on
the board of Arnold R. Burton; dedicated and faithful to his church family at
First Church of God.
Vinton. Always an avid music lover, David played
in two semi-professional bands: The Equalizers (swing and oldies) and Hired
Guns (southern rock). His appreciation of music carried over to his more recent
years and attendance at Parkway Wesleyan Church on the Mountain, where he
especially enjoyed the Praise and Worship Team. David lent his ladders and
electrical expertise at Christmastime when his health and energy permitted him
to do so.
Although health issues denied him consistent attendance, he loved
the Lord and never missed an opportunity to share with others his gentle and
loving testimony. Throughout his health journey with heart and lung disease and
eventually cancer, he never missed a sunrise, proclaiming God's mercy in giving
him another day.
A memorial celebration of David's life will be held at 11 am, on
Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Parkway Wesleyan Church on the Mountain (460) in
Roanoke, VA, with the service conducted by Pastor Mike Lauridsen. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Vinton, Roanoke Co., VA, Obituary
Doris Catron Wheeler Janney, 84, of
Vinton, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born
in Bedford, Va. on April 11, 1935, daughter of the late Kyle and Janie Catron.
Doris will be remembered for being a
truly wonderful wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother; she loved her
family whole heartedly and unconditionally. Doris was a member of New Hope
Baptist Church. She retired as an office manager from Saunders Dental
Laboratory in Roanoke, VA.
Doris was also preceded in death by her
husband, Luther S. Wheeler; a son, Terry L. Blankenship; and a brother,
Buford Catron.
Surviving to Cherish
her Memory are her husband, James Janney; son, Mark A. Wheeler; daughter, Tammy
S. Lawfield (Billy); her grandchildren, Robert and Zachary Blankenship, Madison and
William Lawfield; brother, Clarence Catron (Barbara); and other extended family
members.
The Funeral Service will be held at 10
am, on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Pastor Michael
Conn will officiate, and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Rockbridge
+2018, Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., VA, Obituary
The News & Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - February 22, 2018
Nancy Blankenship Martin, 74, of Buena Vista, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at
her residence. Born on March 16, 1943, in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter
of the late Ernest and Janie Blankenship.
She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church. Nancy retired from
Burlington Industries where she made many people laugh through the years.
She was also preceded in death by Thuel Jasper Martin, her husband
of 56 years; and a grandchild, Bubba Camden.
She is survived by her children, Thuel Jasper Martin Jr., Theresa
Lynn Dale and Monte, Avery Shannon Martin and Paula Tolley, Shana Leah Burch
and Shaun Lotts; two sisters, Alice Blankenship and Patricia Blankenship; a brother, Junior Blankenship; grandchildren, Marleigh Robinson and
Kasey Burch; great-grandchildren, Mickaela McDaniel, Taylor Burch, and many
more; and several very dear friends, Carolyn Claytor, Kathy Campbell, and
Gelsie Wright.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24,
2018, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the
Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, in Amherst, Virginia, at 1
p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Natural Bridge Station, Rockbridge Co., VA, Obituary
The News-Gazette, (Lexington, VA) - November 7, 2018
Mary Lois Manspile, 70, of Natural Bridge Station died Friday, Nov.
2, 2018, at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1948, a daughter of Hawthorne Issac
Austin and
Mildred Smith Austin.
Mary was a member of the Natural Bridge Baptist Church for many
years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Richard Algerd Manspile, and son, Ricky Manspile.
Surviving are her children;
William David Manspile, Jonathan Eric Manspile (Ida Kay), Mary Frances Flowers
(David), Michael Paul Manspile, Sarah Annette Manspile (James) and Shannon Leah
Coburn (Gary), sisters; Marjory Blankenship (Jim) and Sheila
Robertson (Art), grandchildren; Catherine (Mar), Corey, Fran, Hayley, Logan,
Jessalyn, Deanna, Rachel, Bethany, Ryan, Vaida, Willis and special family
member Scottie.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 pm, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at
Natural Bridge Baptist Church by the Rev. Randy Smith. Burial will follow at
Natural Bridge Baptist Cemetery. Harrison Funeral Home&
Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rockingham
2019, Bridgewater, Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - February 9, 2019
David Wayne Moad, 50, of Bridgewater, passed away Friday, Feb. 8,
2019, at his home. He was born in Giles County on April 19, 1968, a son of
Wanda Moad and special friend, Charles Shiflet, of Bridgewater, and the late
Robert Monroe Moad.
David attended Bridgewater Baptist Church and had worked as an
electrician.
David is survived by a daughter, Brandi Sutherland and husband,
Andrew, of Fort Defiance; sister, Sandra Bragg and husband, Wayne, of
Shawsville; grandchildren, McKinley
and Lakyn Sutherland; nieces, April Blankinship, and
Brittany Barker; and many special friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 pm, on Tuesday, Feb. 12,
2019, at Bridgewater Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roger Austin officiating.
Burial will be private. Johnson Funeral Service in
Bridgewater.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Port Republic, Rockingham Co., VA, Obituary
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - February 5, 2018
Wallace Henry Newman, 83, of Port Republic, VA, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4,
2018. Mr. Newman was born Dec. 28, 1934, in Welch, WV, and was a son of Henry
Augustus and Lula May Newman.
Wally loved to play billiards and looked forward to Spring each
year to put out a vegetable garden. He enjoyed riding his John Deere tractor.
Wally was a member of the Carpenters Local Washington, D.C. Union No. 177 for
50 plus years.
In addition to his parents, Wally was preceded in death by
brothers, Everette Newman and Clinton Newman; sisters, Winnie Harris, Pauline Murrell, Kathleen Blankenship and Shirley Newman; and his wife of 64
years, Mary Margaret, who passed away on Dec. 12, 2017, 54 days earlier.
Wally is survived by two daughters, Bonnie J. Morris of Baltimore,
Md., and Linda Wilson and husband, Rick, of Port Republic, Va.; son, Donald W.
Newman and wife, Gultilsim, of Frederick, Md.; four grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, William E. Newman and
wife, Helen, of Rockville, Md.; sister, Nancy Broadnax of Highland Springs,
Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at
the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg with the Rev. Tom Smith
officiating. Burial will follow at the Port Republic Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Ward 2, Welch, Browns Creek District, McDowell Co., WV,
Newman, Henry 44, M, VA, Head,
Newman, Lulu 44, F, VA, Wife,
Newman, Everett 20, M, VA, Son,
Newman, Pauline 18, F, WV, Dau,
Newman, Clinton 14,
M, WV, Son,
Newman, Kathleen 12, F, WV, Dau,
Newman, Billy 10, M, WV, Son,
Newman, Wallace
Henry 05, M, WV, Son,
Newman, Shirley
Ann 04, F, WV, Dau,
Newman, Nancy
Lee 07, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7CB-8RG
Russell
+2019, Dante, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Dickenson Star (VA) - September 3, 2019
Terry O'Quinn, age 66 of Field Crest Road, passed away Saturday,
August 31, 2019 at Bristol Regional Hospital in Bristol, [Sullivan Co.,] TN. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son
of Ulan O'Quinn and the late Helen
Marie Blankenship O'Quinn.
He was last employed as a school bus driver for Dickenson County,
was a member of UMWA local 7170, a member of Morning Star Church and attended
Old Regular Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his nephew, Joseph Ray O'Quinn.
In addition to his father, survivors include children, Shelia
(Justin) Cox of Haysi, Stephanie (Scott) Leon of Davie, Fl. and Terria (Randy)
Abshire of Dante; grandchildren, Paula Cox, Hadaya, Elijah and Zakary Abshire;
siblings, Danny (Priscilla) O'Quinn, Nina (Rick) Compton, Jimmy (Sandra)
O'Quinn, Carlos (Sharon) O'Quinn and Ricky (Regina) O'Quinn and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Thursday, September 5,
2019, at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Danny O'Quinn, Freddie Blankenship and Denny Deel also Larry Damron and
Michael Abshire officiating. Burial
will follow in O'Quinn Family Cemetery, Coeburn. Pallbearers will be family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Honaker, Russell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 9, 2019
The Rev. James Earl Cassell, age 84, of Honaker, Virginia, passed
away Friday, March 8, 2019, in a Lebanon,
[Russell Co.,]
Virginia hospital. Born October 28, 1934 in Honaker, Virginia, he was a son of
the late Charlie and Sallie Gibson Cassell.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was a graduate of Honaker High
School. An ordained minister with the Church of God, he had pastored several
area churches and had a radio broadcast "Revival Time Ministries"
until his health declined. He was a retired law enforcement officer with over
twenty years of service working for the Town of Lebanon and the Russell County
Sheriff's Office.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons,
Bradley Scott Cassell and Charles Allen Cassell.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Joann Cassell; one
grandson, Brandon Cassell and wife, Courtney; one great-granddaughter,
Annabelle Cassell; and one sister, Shelby Jean Blankenship.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 pm, Sunday, March 10, 2019,
in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia with the Rev. Brandon
Cassell and the Rev. Monte Elswick officiating. Graveside services will be
conducted at 11 am, Monday, March 11, 2019, at Ketron Memorial Gardens in
Lebanon, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion, Smyth
Co., VA, Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV17-PRV1
Wayne Mckinley
Blankenship, 03Dec1927 - Shelba Jean Cassell, 28Jan1938 – m.03Jun1972
S/o Joe Henry
Blankenship & Mary Ethel Crouse – D/o James Charlie Cassell & Sally
Josephine Gibson
+2019, Honaker,
Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 17, 2019
Mr. William Harrison Hess, age 86, of Honaker, VA, passed away on Friday, March 15,
2019, in a Lebanon, [Russell Co.,]VA
hospital. Born on January 2, 1933, in the River Mountain section of Russell
County, Virginia, he was a son of the late William Jefferson and Eula Exie
Whitt Hess.
A lifelong
resident of the area. A retired coal miner, he had formerly been
employed by Island Creek Coal Company and was a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed
watching westerns, but most of all sharing stories and spending time with his
grandchildren.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Honaker Hess; one grandson, Joe
Foleno, three sisters, and one brother.
Survivors include five daughters,
Cathi Hess and husband, Dean, of Blackford, Becky Hess of Raven, Shelia Hess
and husband, Rick, of Honaker, Jeri
Blankenship and husband, Rick, of
Lebanon, and Rachel Hess of Honaker; three sons, David Hess of Honaker, Bill
Hess and wife, Pat, of Swords Creek, and Clarence Hess and wife, Samantha, of
River Mountain; one sister, Daphne Stinson of Lebanon; one brother, Charles
Hess of Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Adam. Alaina, Aaron, Daniel, Justin,
Jordan, Brittany, Janey, Hannah, Morgan, and Nicole; and 15 great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 am, Sunday, March 17, 2019,
at the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, in Honaker, VA, with the Rev. Burke Hess
officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 am, Monday, March 18,
2019, at Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, VA. Pallbearers will be Darnell
McGlothlin, Adam Hess, Aaron Hess, Justin Hess, Jordan Hess, Dave Hess, Darrell
Harris, and Dakota Willoughby.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Honaker, Russell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - April 18, 2019
Lydia Jane Keen Honaker, a life-long resident of Russell County,
passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the age of 73. Daughter
of the late John T. and Stella Keen of Lynn Springs.
Lydia loved a good cup of coffee, a book, her beloved pets,
Lydia was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Norman
"Butch" Honaker.
Lydia was a loving and devoted mother of Norma Jean Honaker of
Bristol, Tennessee, and, Elisa Dye and husband, David, of Swords Creek, her grandchild, Holly Dye Blankenship and husband,
Chaz, and her great-grandchildren, Macie,
Cambrie, and Parker. she will be fondly remembered by
her surviving siblings, Gaynelle Street and husband, Emory of Honaker, John B.
Keen and wife, Norma, of Claypool Hill, Stanley Keen and wife, Boneda, of
Swords Creek, and Thomas Dean Keen and wife, Betty, of Swords Creek.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm, Friday, April 19, 2019,
at the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis White officiating.
Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill,
Virginia. Pallbearers will be Brian Messer, Gary Keen, John Keen Jr, Ben Price,
Danny Keen, and James Street. Honaker Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rosedale, Russell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - June 29, 2018
Mr. Ranzy Lee Prophet, age 81, of Rosedale, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday morning, June 27, 2018, at Maple Grove Healthcare Center in Lebanon, [Russell Co.,] Virginia. Born on May 12, 1937, in the Poor Farm addition
of Lebanon, Virginia, he was a son of the late George and Rose Hess Prophet.
He retired in October 1990 from Virginia Department of
Transportation, where he was employed as an equipment operator for Tazewell
County.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Lillian "Dot" Vandyke Prophet.
Survivors include one daughter,
Sharon Kay Prophet Blankenship and husband, Brady, of Rosedale, Virginia;
one step granddaughter, Michelle Reynolds and husband, Rondo; two step
great-granddaughters, Katlin Reynolds and Brianna Reynolds; niece, Marilyn
Lester and husband, Rodney; nephew, Eddie Matherly and Amy; best friends,
Violet and Pete Ratliff; two canines, Bat Bat and Little A.J.; and a host of
extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30,
2018, at the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rondo Reynolds and the
Rev. Darrell Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills
Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Eddie Brown,
Terry Arrington, Rodney Lester, Aaron Hess, Michael Reynolds, and Randall
Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers will be A. J. Lester, James Lester, and Glen
Taylor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Salem City
+2018, Salem City, VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Marley-Blankenship-105705721
Marley Blankenship,
January 2018, Virginia
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Todd
Stiffler officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Marley Wayne Blankenship, January 09,
2018 - January 09, 2018
God has gained another little angel, Marley Wayne
Blankenship, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his
great-grandfather, Herbert Kenneth Flowers and grandfather, “Peepaw” Gerry
Miller McCulley.
Marley is survived by his parents,
Cody
Nathaniel Blankenship and Christina Nicole Caldwell; sisters, Neveah
Nicole Caldwell and Serenity Elizabeth Werner; brother, Chance Jayden Werner;
maternal grandmother, Sharon McCulley, maternal grandfather Rodney Wayne
Caldwell and wife, Tina; paternal grandmother, Marie Ruth Phillips and husband,
Jamie; paternal grandfather, Raymond Greg Blankenship and fiancée,
April; maternal great-grandparents, Bud and Phyllis Caldwell and Alice Patton;
and paternal great-grandmother, Patty Sue Flowers.
A memorial service will be conducted at
2:00 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home,
Salem with Pastor Todd Stiffler officiating.
Raymond Greg
Blankenship – b.01Sep1938
– Vinton, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29BF-8NY
Relatives -
George A. Blankenship Sr, Terri L. Blankenship.
+2018, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 16, 2018
Darrell Wayne Blankenship, 55, of Salem, went home peacefully on Wednesday, February 14,
2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B.
Blankenship and Betty Spears Blankenship; and by a nephew, Zane A.
Blankenship.
He is survived by his sister,
Alice Blankenship; two brothers,
Allen and David Blankenship;
a nephew, Hank Blankenship and his wife Deidre; and great nieces and
nephews, Alex, Cassidy, Savannah and Trey.
At Darrell's request, all services will be private. John M. Oakey
& Son
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - March 4, 2018
Thomas Dave "Buster" Pruett, 72, earned his angel wings on Thursday, March 1, 2018
lying in his loving wife's arms. Tom was surrounded by his four children and
two sisters. He has a new set of lungs, new voice, and a new body to sing
praises to Jesus as he did here on earth. Born on Tuesday,
December 18, 1945 to the late Alfred and Lillian Pruett.
Tom recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his baby
doll, Linda. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Tom walked
this battle with his wife, Linda Diane Pruett, and children to the very end.
Tom retired from VDOT after 28 years of service, he
also retired from Rish Equipment after 25 years of service. He attended
Christian Life International Church with his wife and family. He was involved
with the AV team ministry. Tom was a great prayer warrior, and he never met a
stranger always greeting everyone with a hug and a smile. He was the former
officer of Full Gospel Men's Association.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother,
Marvin Pruett.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four children who he cherished
and loved very much; Lynda Marie Akers and husband, Mark, Thomas Calvin Pruett
and wife, Michelle, Charles Alfred Pruett and wife, Melissa, and Timothy
Christian Pruett; special grandson Brandon Pruett who Tom and Linda helped
raise; grandchildren, Brittany Akers, Aaron Akers, Michael Pruett and wife
Kalley, Conner, Brandon, and Maddie Pruett, Jeremy Grant, Brandy Bryant, Lewis
Newman, Sara Newman; two sisters, Sharon Blankenship and husband,
Gerald, and Martha Mays and husband, Ralph; and a
host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of Tom's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Christian Life International Church 1 CLI Way
Salem, VA with Pastor and family friend Ryan Linkous officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 5, 2018
Robert Monroe Alls, 84, of Salem, VA, passed peacefully and quietly
to his heavenly home on Friday, November 2, 2018, at Lewis Gale Medical Center
in Salem. He was born on Tuesday, November 14, 1933, to the late Arnold Wade
and Eva Blankenship Alls.
Robert was a true patriot, he served his
country in the United States Army in 1957 and 1958 as an MP in the DMZ in
Korea. He retired after 32 years of service from the United States Postal
Service in Salem. Robert enjoyed NASCAR, the Washington Redskins football,
riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and ballroom dancing with his wife. He
was an expert marksman. Robert was a member of Taylor Masonic Lodge #23,
Roanoke Shriners, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Club 300 Ballroom Dancing, Roanoke
Valley Harley Owners Group, and First Baptist Church of Roanoke.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters,
Annie Mae Hall and Kathleen Farris; brother-in-law, Donald Martin.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Carolyn
(Suzie) Martin Alls; daughter, Penny Alls of Salem; nephews, Ronald Thompson
and wife, Carolyn of Roanoke; Tony Farris of Salem; nieces, Wilda Wilson and
Christine Thompson of Mocksville, N.C., Kathy Frye and Elaine Thompson of
Salem, Ester Alls and Lynn Thompson of Roanoke; brother-in-law, James Martin,
Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Shirley Thompson and
husband, Paul, and Catherine Martin of Roanoke, and Bonnie Martin of Gretna ;
and his beloved dog, Mollie.
A funeral service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at 2 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in
Salem with Ray Holley officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park
in Salem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Salem District, Roanoke Co., VA,
Alls, Arnold W. 39, M, VA, Head,
Alls, Eva 30, F, VA, Wife,
Alls, Anna May 12, F, VA, Dau,
Alls, Mary K. 10, F, VA, Dau,
Alls, Robert M. 06, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR1S-RKL
+2018, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - November 15, 2018
Eunice Shelton Roach, 83, of Salem, VA, passed away peacefully and
unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born on January 26, 1935.
She was a faithful member of the Emmaus Road Community Church, and
was very involved in the children's ministry over the years.
Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Nettie Shelton.
Her surviving family includes her husband, Bob Roach; children, Danny Kane and wife, Sonja,
Diane Holt and husband, Michel, Donna Blankenship
and husband, Ted, Pat Hogan, Glenn Roach and wife, Nikki, Rob Roach and wife,
Kelly, and Kenny Roach and wife, Tammy; brother, Bobby Shelton and wife,
Connie; sister, Mary Shelton; and sister-in-law, Betty Adams and husband,
Gerald. She was also blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 4 pm. on Saturday,
November 17, 2018, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with Pastor
Barry Fitzgerald officiating. The burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke City,
VA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV13-PS12
Theodore Julean
Blankenship – b.03Nov1957 - Donna Lee Kane – b.19Dec1961 – m.27Aug1981
S/o Theodore
Julean Blankenship & Barbara Jean Fisher – D/o Ray Carvin Kane & Eunice
Marie Shelton
+2019, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 21, 2019
Mary Margaret Warren, 93, of Salem, VA, passed away Saturday,
February 16, 2019. She was born December 30, 1925 in Spanishburg, WV, a
daughter of the late John L. and Nola Anna Archer Goad.
Mary was a member of Haran Baptist Church, Roanoke. She was a
wonderful homemaker and was the loving caretaker for her daughter, Kathy for
over 28 years. Mary loved flowers and gardening.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Paul G. Walker
and second husband, Russell O. Warren; daughter, Kathy Gale Warren; and seven
siblings, Gay Goad, Athelene Ross, Trixie Honaker, Sam Goad, Gladys Brown,
Betty Lynn and Marvis
Blankenship.
She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Donald and
Linda Walker; sisters, Reva Akers and June Robinette; grandson, Carey Walker
and wife, Teresa; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Walker, Samuel Walker and
Gracie Walker; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 pm, Saturday, February 23,
2019 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem with Pastor Don
Summerville officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Salem City, VA, Obituary
Betty Ann Lowery, 88 of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Richfield Care Center in Salem. Mrs. Lowery was
born on October 11, 1930 in Monroe County, WV, and was a daughter of the late
James Franklin Lowery and Bernice Sue Canterbury.
Betty loved the company of her family, friends and especially her
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson,
Jason Neice; one sister, Bertie Blankenship; and one brother-in-law, Jack
Blankenship.
Betty is survived by three sons, Gary and Brenda Lowery of
Pembroke, William and Sharon Lowery of Narrows, Charles and Debbie Lowery of
Salem; one daughter, Rosetta and Donnie Neice of Ripplemead; eleven
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and four
nieces, Patty Neice, Debbie Akers, Jennetta Collins and Jackie Dalton.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2 pm,
at the Givens–Riffe Funeral Chapel in Narrows, with the Pastor Merlle Hedrick
officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Salem City, VA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - June 7, 2019
Mary Lou Wells, 81, of Salem, VA, went to be with our Lord and
Savior on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Mary was a long time member of Salem Wesleyan Church.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Ervin
(Buddy) Wells, Sr.; parents, John and Frances Lessie (Les) Brown; sisters, Lois Moses
and Betty Turner; brothers, Alvin Brown, Arnold Brown and Vernon Brown.
Mary is survived by her son, William (Billy) Wells Jr. (Dayna);
daughter, Melissa Dooley (Jay); sister,
Dorothy (Dot) Blankenship; grandson, Justin Dooley; granddaughters,
Chelsea Kirby (Henry) and Sydney Wells; and many loving nieces, nephews and
extended family.
The funeral service will take place 3 pm, on Sunday, June 9, 2019
at the Lotz Funeral Home Chapel, 1330 East Main Street, Salem. A committal
service will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park at 10:30 am, on Monday, June 10,
2019.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roanoke City,
VA, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9J-93QS
Adrian Bennett
Blankenship, 1932 - Dorothy Mae Brown, 1936 - 22Aug1955
S/o Herbert
Edward Blankenship & Jessie Elizabeth Abbott
D/o John Lewis
Brown & Lessie Mae Burris
Scott
2018, Gate City, Scott
Co., VA, Obituary
Kingsport Times-News (TN) - April 22, 2018
Kathleen Pritchard Culbertson, age 102 of Gate City, VA passed away
on Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born in Cranberry NC on April 3, 1916
She was the oldest member of Culbertson Chapel Church. She had
dedicated her life to her church and church family. She was a blessing and
inspiration to everyone she met. She was a loving wife, mother and mamaw.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Sindie
Pritchard; husband, David R. Culbertson; sisters, Anabel Roberts, Myra Martin,
Hazel Dalton; brother, Paul Pritchard; granddaughter, Penny Dockery.
Survivors include a sister, Lucy Pritchard Comer; sons, Sibert
Culbertson of Hammond In, Howard Culbertson (Dianne) of Portage In, David J.
Culbertson (Ruby) Nickelsville; daughters, Thelma Culbertson and Naomi Lane at
Nova Healthcare, Weber City, Fern Dockery, Gate City, Jean Richardson (Larry)
Johnson City; grandchildren, David
Culbertson, Randy Dockery (Meridth), Sandy Foster (Harold),Cheryl Kemp and
fiancé David Sanders, Daryl Dockery, Rita Dockery, Vincent Culbertson, Deborah
Van Dar Harst (Martin), Anita Barnas (Jeff), Tricia Artz (Scott), Cyndi Thomas
(James), Samantha Blankenship , Paul Culbertson (Shelley), Danny Lane,
Joy Lane (David), Kathy Lane, Jeana Culbertson, Brandon Mays(Emily), Brian Mays
(Scarlett); 25 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Also
surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7 PM at Colonial
Funeral Home, Weber City, VA, with Rev. Millard Johnson officiating. Music will
be provided by the Scott County Choir. A graveside service will be held
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 1 PM in the Holston View Cemetery with grandsons
and great grandsons serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Smyth
2018, Chilhowie, Smyth
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - February 10, 2018
Mr. Jerry Wayne Ratliff, age 70, of Chilhowie, Virginia, mined his
way to Glory on Wednesday evening, February 7, 2018, at his home. Born on
November 25, 1947, in Buchanan County, Virginia, he was a son of the late Glenn
Woodrow and Fannie Mae
Blankenship Ratliff.
Jerry was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran, but always
emphasized that he was, first and foremost, a proud Soldier in the Army of the
Lord, whom he served faithfully until he won his last battle. He was a member
of the Highway of Holiness Church in Glade Spring, Virginia and enjoyed sharing
the gospel with others through song. A retired coal miner, he was a member of
the United Mine Workers of America. He also enjoyed spending many days hunting
and fishing with his sons, grandsons and special friend, Albert Williams.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of
forty years, Juanita Bond Ratliff; one sister, Anna Belle Rowe; and five
brothers, Marvin Ratliff, Jim Ratliff, Junior Ratliff, Raymond Ratliff, and
Hurley Ratliff.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Wayne Ratliff of Cedar Bluff,
Virginia and Glenn Russel Ratliff and wife, Deborah of Chilhowie, Virginia;
three grandsons, Nathaniel Grubidge and wife, Lindsey, Jonathan Ratliff, and
Zachary Ratliff; two granddaughters, Hannah Ratliff and Dara Ratliff;
great-granddaughter, Kaci Grubidge; expected great-grandson, Charles Grubidge;
two brothers, Bill Ratliff and wife, Ilene and Ralph Ratliff and wife, Ruth;
four sisters, Shirley Blankenship , Christine Ratliff, Bonnie Yates, and Linda
Smith; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 11,
2018, in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tracy Puckett, Bro. John
Godbey, and Bro. Albert Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the
Street Cemetery at Rowe, Virginia. Military Graveside Honors will be conducted
by American Veterans Honor Guard. Grandsons and nephews will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Marion, Smyth
Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - May 21, 2018
Josephine Wymer Davidson, age 94, Marion, VA, went home to be with
the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, [Washington
Co.,] Tenn. She was born
in Marion, VA, on May 8, 1924, to the late Rhudy and Bessie May Carrico Wymer.
Josephine retired from the SWVA Mental Health Institute with over
18 years of service, where she worked in food service. She was a faithful and
dedicated member of the Gospel Mission Church in Marion.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph Davidson; two sons, James and Albert Davidson; sisters, Mary Dixon and Bill Blankenship; and brother, Sydney Wymer.
Survivors include her children, Mary E. Davidson of Marion, Nellie
L. Powell and husband, Jeff, of La., David D. Davidson and wife, Vickie, of
Fla., Joseph B. Davidson and Sydney J. Blevins of Tenn., and John B. Davidson
of S.Dak.; brother, Walter Wymer of Bland; and several grandchildren, great
grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews to include a
special niece, Jo Keyes.
Graveside funeral services will follow in the Nicks Creek Cemetery
in Atkins with Pastor Billy Dean officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Marion, Smyth
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.shortridgeramey.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=3184109#/obituaryInfo
Annie Mae Smith, 71
years of age of Marion, VA, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Johnston
Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Born June 19, 1947 in Hurley, VA she was the
daughter of the late Cloyd and Della Mounts Blankenship.
She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and attended the Harman
Holiness Church in Harman, VA. She enjoyed watching TV, reading, camping, going to amusement parks, car shows, and flea markets. Loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Bill Smith; one brother, Billy Ray Blankenship; and one sister, Bernice Justus.
Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Billy Smith of
Marion, VA; five sisters, Mamie Sue (Horace) Tiller of Rosedale, VA, Katie
(Ralph) Smith of Rural Retreat, VA, Judy Justus, Thelma (Terry) Hubbard, Cynthia Burge all of Marion, VA; and three brothers, Bobby Lewis (Rema) Blankenship of Beckley, WV, Jerry Blankenship of Wythville, VA, and Ronnie (Cathy) Blankenship of Meadowview, VA. She is also survived by
three grandchildren, Courtney Stacy, Santana Smith, and Gregory Clevinger,
three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August
5, 2018 at Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Grundy with Pastor Danny
Hess officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big
Rock, VA. Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers
will be Jamie Smith, Ralph Smith, Terry Hubbard, Horace Tiller, Elza Justus, Robert Corbin.
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+2018, Marion, Smyth
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Annie-Mae-Blankenship-Smith-106313892
Annie Mae Blankenship Smith, June 19, 1947 - August 2, 2018, Marion, Virginia
A funeral service for Annie Mae Smith will be conducted at 1:00
p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of
Grundy with Pastor Danny Hess officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain
Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Spotsylvania
2018, Spotsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - May 15, 2018
Wanda Baggett, 75 [1943], of Spotsylvania County, passed away Saturday, May 12,
2018 at Mary Washington Hospital, [Fredericksburg City, VA].
Wanda was a native of Clintwood and a former resident of Stafford
County and Abingdon. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was
grounded in her faith in the Lord and enjoyed caring for all those around her.
Wanda had a gift for gardening, cooking, and sewing, and most of all, a genuine
love for all those she came in contact with. We are joyous that she will be
with the Lord and at peace watching over all of us until we are united together
again.
Mrs. Baggett was preceded in death by her father, Ersel Johnson and
sister Anita Smith.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, James Baggett; two daughters, Janet Barham (Robert) and Chrissy Blankenship; four grandchildren,
Tyler and Mackenzie Barham and Colin
and Ryan Blankenship; her
mother, Alice Johnson; siblings, Hansel Johnson, Palmer Johnson, Ouida Liming,
Buretta Hawbaker, Gobel Johnson, Eunice Booher, and Vonn Johnson; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 17 at Salem
Baptist Church, Milford. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - November 24, 2018
Maxine H. Cantrell,
90, of Spotsylvania passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Mrs. Cantrell was a very loving mother who will be greatly missed
by everyone that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Douglas
Cantrell; and children Judy Ann Jackman, Reanna Scroggins and Rex Cantrell.
Survivors include her children, Jerry Cantrell (Wanda), Helen
Cantrell, Rory Cantrell and Charles Cantrell (Catherine); nine grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers Swanson
Blankenship and Douglas Blankenship; and many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 26 at the
Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. Interment will follow at Stafford
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - December 14, 2018
Bernard L. "Chuck" Lane, 73 [1945], of Spotsylvania passed away Tuesday,
December 11, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr. Lane worked for the C.I.A. for 30 years and after retirement he
worked as a contractor for the C.I.A. He was a loving and dedicated husband,
father, and grandfather; he was a man of his word.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace Lane; siblings John Lane, Jewel Lane, Shirley Blankenship, Elizabeth White and Larry Lane.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lane; son Michael Lane
(Svetlana); grandchildren Reagan Lane, Sean Lane, Zara Lane and Corey Skidmore;
siblings Denvert Lane (Mary), Virgle Lane (Kathy), Barbara White, and Carole
Helsley (Robert); and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 pm, on Sunday, December
16 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania
Co., VA, Obituary
The Free Lance-Star, (Fredericksburg, VA) - May 3, 2019
Kathern "Louise" Beaman, 76, of Spotsylvania, passed away
on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Beaman was born on
February 5, 1943 in McDowell County, WV.
She worked for many years in retail management. Mrs Beaman was an
active member of the local Moose and Eagles lodges. She was a loving wife,
mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known as "Meme."
She was preceded in death by her mother, Cara "Jane"
Green; step-father Brice Green; father Delma Bowles; and husband Ronald "Dickie"
Franklin Beaman.
Survivors include her five children, Ronda L. Beaman, Tammy M.
Aliff, Theresa J. Pritchett, Kevin Beaman, Troy K. Beaman, and their spouses; sisters Phyllis Marlow and Ruth Blankenship, and their spouses; 17 grandchildren; and
25 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 1 pm, on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at
Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton, WV. Covenant Funeral Service,
Fredericksburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stafford
+2019, Stafford Co., VA, Obituary
Arlington Sun Gazette (Merrifield, VA) - April 10, 2019
Louise R. Bergeria, 97 [1922], of
Stafford County passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at The Crossings at Fall Run.
Mrs. Bergeria worked for many years as a tax assessor in Prince
William County. She enjoyed reading and ceramics.
Survivors include her children, William J. Bergeria, Sr. (Rosemary)
and Krista L. Marone (Frank); eight grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bergeria; daughter Lisa A. Blankenship; parents Arturo and
Carmella Guerci; and sister Barbara Tiplady.
A service will be held at 12:30 pm, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at
St. Francis of Assisi. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles Co., VA,
Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYR-6P4Z
Glen Marvin
Blankenship, b.14Jul1953 - Lisa Ann Bergeria, b.12Jan1955 – m.03Nov1978
S/o Glen Marvin
Blankenship & Dorothy Gay Wade – D/o William Nicholas Bergeria & Louise Rose Guerci
Suffolk City
+2018, Suffolk City, VA, Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - January 17, 2019
Bernice Cobb Carr Wilson, 91, passed away January 15, 2019 in
Sentara Obici Hospital [Suffolk City, VA]. She was a native of Southampton County
and was a daughter of the late Presley Lee Cobb and Thelma Bradshaw Cobb.
She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church.
Bernice was also predeceased by her first husband Arthur Clifton
Carr, Jr., her second husband Ernest Newton Wilson, Sr., her stepson Ernest
Newton Skip Wilson, Jr, and three sisters
Oretha Newsome, Sallie Blythe and Lena Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memory is two daughters Anita C. Jordan (Ralph)
and Kathy C. Bryant (Clint); a son Wayne L. Carr (Connie); a stepson Sidney
Wilson (Judy); eight grandchildren Trisha Mulder (Marshall), Davis Magette
(Isa), Beth Carr, Glenn Magette (Katie), Angel Hatfield (Jamie), Adam Bryant
(Kristy), Joseph Carr (Tiffany), and John Bryant (Christa); and seventeen
great-grandchildren Clifton, Mary, Marshall, Ashton, Zach, Kaleb, Cam, Baylee,
Sophia, Matthew, Braydon, Hudson, Brooklyn, Camden, David, Charlie, and
Michael.A
Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, January 19, 2019,
in Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. David Patton officiating. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery. Wright Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell
+2018, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Ann-Blankenship-106549086
Mary Ann Blankenship,
June 13, 1941 - October 29, 2018, Bluefield, Virginia
Mary Ann was a graduate of McClain's National Business College and
worked at Paper Supply/Janpak, retiring after 36 years of service.
A service to celebrate Mary Ann's life will be held Friday,
November 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church with
Rev Larry Ramey and Rev Charles Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at
Shiloh Cemetery in Bland, VA at 3:00 P.M. Pallbearers
will be Michael Tumblin, Rob Dillon, Darrell Havens, Greg Havens, Todd Havens,
Casey Hopper, Marcus Blanton and Alfred Blankenship III.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
http://obituaries.bdtonline.com/obituary/mary-ann-blankenship-1071055182
Mary Ann Miller Blankenship, 77 of Bluefield, VA, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018
at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Mary Ann was born in Bland County, VA and
was the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Caldwell Miller and step father,
Paul Tumblin.
Mary Ann was a graduate of McClain's
National Business College and worked at Paper Supply/Janpak, retiring after 36
years of service. She was an active member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist
Church, where she loved serving God, family and the community. She enjoyed
playing the piano, gardening, planting flowers and canning.
In addition to her parents and step
father, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband
of 54 years, Lewis Blankenship, Sr; sisters: Virginia Dillon, Martha Tumblin and
Sallie Tumblin; brother: Thurman Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son:
Alfred
Blankenship, Jr and wife, Stephanie of Pulaski, VA; daughters: Beth Ann Blanton and
husband, Derrell of Polkville, NC and Amy Blankenship and significant
other, Kevin Norris of Knoxville, TN; brother: Quinlan Tumblin and wife Cheryl
of Enoree, SC; sister: Alice Clayton and husband, Tim of Hickory Tavern, SC; grandchildren:
Alfred
Blankenship III, Kassandra McDaniel and husband, Trampus, Amanda Hopper and husband,
Casey and Marcus Blanton; 2 great-grandchildren expected.
A service to celebrate Mary Ann's life
will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Virginia Avenue United
Methodist Church with Rev Larry Ramey and Rev Charles Leonard officiating.
Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Bland, VA at 3:00 P.M. Pallbearers
will be Michael Tumblin, Rob Dillon, Darrell Havens, Greg Havens, Todd Havens,
Casey Hopper, Marcus Blanton and Alfred Blankenship III.
+2018, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - November 7, 2018
Mary Ann Miller Blankenship, 77, of Bluefield, VA, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at
Bluefield Regional Medical Center, [Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV]. Mary Ann was born in Bland County, VA,
the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Caldwell Miller and stepfather, Paul
Tumblin.
Mary Ann was a graduate of McClain's National Business College and
worked at Paper Supply/Janpak, retiring after 36 years of service. She was an
active member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, where she loved
serving God, family and the community. She enjoyed playing the piano,
gardening, planting flowers and canning.
In addition to her parents and stepfather, she was preceded in
death by the love of her life, her husband
of 54 years, Lewis Blankenship
Sr.; sisters, Virginia Dillon,
Martha Tumblin, and Sallie Tumblin; and brother, Thurman Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Alfred
Blankenship Jr. and wife,
Stephanie, of Pulaski, VA; daughters,
Beth Ann Blanton and husband, Derrell, of
Polkville, NC, and Amy Blankenship and significant other, Kevin Norris, of
Knoxville, TN; brother, Quinlan Tumblin and wife, Cheryl, of Enoree, SC;
sister, Alice Clayton and husband, Tim, of Hickory Tavern, SC; grandchildren, Alfred Blankenship III, Kassandra McDaniel and husband, Trampus,
Amanda Hopper and husband, Casey, and Marcus Blanton; and two
great-grandchildren expected.
A service to celebrate Mary Ann's life was held Friday, November 2,
2018, at 11 am, at Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev Larry
Ramey and the Rev Charles Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh
Cemetery in Bland, VA, at 3 pm. Pallbearers will be Michael Tumblin, Rob Dillon, Darrell Havens,
Greg Havens, Todd Havens, Casey Hopper, Marcus Blanton, and Alfred Blankenship III, Trampus McDaniel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bluefield,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 10, 2019
Mary Pauline Blankenship Baker, 91 [1927], formerly of Boissevain, VA passed away Thursday, February
7, 2019 in Bluefield, VA at the home of her daughter. She was the daughter of
the late Charles W. Blankenship and Dorothy Hardy Blankenship.
Pauline was honored to serve the Lord and her community at Christ
First United Methodist Church in Abbs Valley, VA where she served faithfully
and to the best of her ability as one that was there from the beginning. She
started her career as a nursing assistant at Bluefield Sanitarium and St Mary's
Hospital in Gary, Indiana. Returning to Boissevain, VA in 1976 she continued to
do private in home care ending with caring for her husband until his passing in
2009. She also did her part during WWII by working in Ohio at an airplane
factory as a welder and riveter.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
of 62 years William E Baker, two infant children Charles David and Anna Mae
Baker, brother
Charles Blankenship and sister
Ann (Wayne) Wright.
Left to honor her memory are her son Buddy and wife Barb Baker;
daughter Karen Baker; grandchildren David (Pam) Baker, Steve (Jill) Baker, Kim
Baker Campbell (Jay); great grandchildren Abbie and Ally Baker, Aubrey, Mia,
Gabby and Grant Baker, Nick Grico, Jenna and Evan Campbell; nephew Jimmy Blankenship, Marcie and Frank Torres, Darlene Diego, Jerry Harrison; sisters
in law Virginia Baker Epperson and Charlotte Baker Baker; nephew Bruce Wright;
niece Susan Wright and many nieces and nephews too numerous to list.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm
at Christ First United Methodist Church in Abbs Valley, VA with Pastor Steve
Ryman officiating and former Pastor Carlos Hess assisting. Interment will
follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 20, 2019
Victoria L. Noble, 71, of Westwood Retirement Center, Bluefield VA.
Formerly of Bramwell, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12,
2019 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born May 5, 1948 in Welch,
she was the daughter of the late Lance Moricle and Louise Smith Moricle.
She attended Big Creek High School. Victoria enjoyed going to
church and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Thomas Noble and her beloved 4-legged companion Buster.
Survivors include her daughter,
Kim Blankenship and husband
Ron of Rosedale VA; Two grandchildren, Derek
Blankenship and wife Danielle
of Bristol, VA, Nathan
Blankenship and wife Katie of
Bristol, TN; One great-granddaughter,
Charlotte G. Blankenship ; One sister, Donna Sparks; Two nieces,
Alicia Sparks Akers and Megan Sparks Gibson all of Huntington; Two very special
friends, Brenda Farthing and Iris Damron.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, June 22,
2019, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Jerry Manning speaking. At Victoria's
request, she has been cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Bluefield, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 19, 2019
James Edward "Eddie" Neel, 81, of Bluefield, VA went home to be with the Lord,
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA.
Eddie was a 1956 graduate of Graham High School. He had worked at
Bluefield Hardware for 28 years, for the Bluefield and Tazewell Farm Bureau and
also for Walmart. He was a faithful member of Parkview Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:
Betty Blair Spurgeon Neel; brother: Fred Neel; seven half-brothers and sisters:
Foresett Neel, Larue Neel Fox, Gladys Neel Gregory, Virginia Neel Yost, Raborn
Neel, Addie Neel Lawson and William N. Neel, Jr (Bill).
Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters: Edith
Blankenship, Mary Stowers and
Georgia Durham, with whom he made his home; special friend: Edith Kinder;
several nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Eddie's life will be held Sunday, July 21,
2019, at Dudley Memorial Chapel at 3:00 pm, with Rev. Jim Drake and Johnny
Blessing officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in
Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be Clyde Smith, Mark Smith, Ronnie Harless, Don
Copley, Michael Neel and Steve Gillespie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Boissevain,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 21, 2019
Iris May Parton, 91, born on January 22, 1928 left her temporary
home on earth September 20, 2019. Born in Pocahontas, VA,
She resided with her family 65 years in Boissevain and Abbs Valley,
VA. She recently resided with her sister in Goodview, VA prior to her death.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Wallace L.
Parton; sons: Joseph S. Gibson and Robert H. Parton; parents Joseph S. and
Daisy A. Jackson;
sisters, Margaret Justine Jackson,
Minnie Louise Kenney and Mary Ruth Blankenship; brothers, Joseph S. Jackson (Jack), Charles H. Jackson
(Duck), George F. Jackson (Bo), Donald E. Jackson (Don), Kenneth D. Jackson
(Kenny) , Richard L. Jackson (Dick) and Charles H. Jackson Jr. (Chuck).
She is survived by two brothers, Fred R. Jackson and James K.
Clendenen and three sisters, Peggy J. Farmer, Dolly J. Sherman and Gaye Eades. Grandchildren, Candie Fay and Luke Zane Parton.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 23, 2019 at 12:00
pm at Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas, VA with Pastor Donnie Glass
presiding. Interment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
Pallbearers will be Joseph S. Jackson, Jr., James Donald Jackson, Mark S.
Farmer, Rodney P. Jackson, Kerry A. Weeks, Richard L. Jackson, alternates:
Kevin W. Weeks, Keith J. Weeks and Claude M. Farmer, Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tazewell Co.,
VA, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBY-NC65
Harold Wayne
Blankenship, 1940 - Mary Ruth Jackson, 1943 - 16 May 1966
S/o Luther
Emmett Blankenship & Nannie Mays – D/o Joseph Samuel Jackson & Daisy
Ann Jackson
+2018, Cedar Buff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - March 22, 2018
Bobby H. Sayers, age 76, of Cedar Buff, VA, passed away on Monday,
March 19, 2018, at Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, VA, following a lengthy illness. Bobby was born in Doran,
VA, the son of the late James Claude and Eva Mae Blankenship Sayers of Tazewell County, VA.
He was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1959. Bobby was
an electrician for 20 years for Jewell Ridge Coal Company before retiring, he
then worked for 22 years as a state mine inspector. He was a member of the
Richlands Tabernacle Church for 45 years and was a lifelong resident of the
Richlands area. He was a member of the United Mine Workers. He was a loving
husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,
Opal White; and four brothers, Jack, Mick, Charles, and Jesse Sayers.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra McGraw Sayers; daughter, Lisa
DeAngelo and husband, Michael of Pounding Mill, VA; sons, Jeff Sayers of Cedar
Bluff, Va. and Christopher Sayers of Cedar Bluff, VA; three sisters, Phyllis
Coleman and husband, Harvey of Richlands, VA, Elizabeth Nadine Rasnake of Richlands,
VA, and Oweda Coleman of Franklinton, NC; brothers, Fred Sayers of Doran, VA
and Joseph Sayers and wife, Janice of Lauderdale, MS; grandchildren, Michael
DeAngelo, Myles DeAngelo, Jeffrey Sayers, Lucas Sayers, and Rachel Christian;
great grandchildren, Allison Christian, Kristen Sayers, and Maddie Goins,
several nieces and nephews, along with a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 23,
2018, at Richlands Tabernacle Church in Richlands, VA, with the Rev. Phillip
Horton, the Rev. Roger Boyd, and the Rev. Robert Osborne officiating. Interment
will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA Obituary
Washington County News (Abingdon, VA) - January 16, 2019
Vida Blankenship Street, age 85, of the Wardell Section of Cedar Bluff, VA, passed away at
her residence on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was born in Rowe, VA, on
February 17, 1933, the daughter of the late William McKinley and Rhoda Lily
Belle Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Cecil Street; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Street; one son-in-law,
Ricky Burress; eight sisters, Pearl Blankenship, Grace Street, Eunice Street, Virgie Street, Leathia
Street, Ora Street, Velvia Duty,
and Pauline Chaffins; two brothers, Roosevelt
Blankenship and Pershing Blankenship; and three infant sons, Jackie Street,
Rondal Burton Street, and Carl Edward Street.
Survivors include five children, Ralph Street of Richlands, VA,
Paul Street and wife, Toni, of Pilgrims Knob, VA, Homer Street and wife,
Brenda, of Ruckersville, VA, Helen Burress of Cedar Bluff, VA, and Lynn Street
of the home; six grandchildren, Wesley Street and Camille Waldron, Wendy
Mitchem and husband, John, Jason Street and wife, Amanda, Kelli Perkins and
husband, Jeff, Ricky Burress and wife, Monica, and Kristen Street;
great-grandchildren, Tyler Street, Ethan Street, and Kennady Street; one
sister, Ola Gay Morris of Glen Allen, VA; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Saturday, January 12,
2019, at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Larry Brooks and
Pastor Troy Street officiating. Burial will follow at the Street Cemetery in
Rowe, VA. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 21, 2019
Thelma Louise Linkous, age 88, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed
away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tazewell,
Virginia following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tazewell County and was
the daughter of the late Shuler and Amy Lowe Williams.
Thelma was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired banker
from Richlands National Bank, having worked for 43 years. She was a Richlands
High School Class of 1949 graduate and was of the Assembly of God faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn McGlothlin and Phyllis Blankenship.
Survivors are: Her husband of 62 years, Rev. Max C. Linkous. Sister, Loretta Keen of Richlands, Virginia. Brother, Jerry
Williams and wife, Sandra of Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Several nieces and nephews
also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 22, 2019 at 7
pm, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Dr. Jeff
Davis officiating. Entombment will follow on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11
am. Pallbearers will be: Jack Oliver, Joe Baldwin, Kevin Hurd, and JC. Owens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 17, 2019
Mrs. Shelvie Mae Compton Cantrell, age 78 of Cedar Bluff, passed
away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 14, 2019. Born in Buchanan County,
Virginia on September 7, 1940, she was the oldest child of the Elder Harman
Blanchard and Mary Lorraine Hardin Compton.
Shelvie lived most of her life in the Cedar Bluff, VA area, and was
raised in the Primitive Baptist faith. She loved hearing the services from The
Church of New Beginnings in Cedar Bluff, VA.
She married the love of her life, Walter Herston Cantrell on 23
November 1957, in Glade Springs, Virginia, and was preceded in death by Walter
on 05 January 2019.
She was an avid RHS sports fan and although her health prevented
her from attending many events, she loved listening to the play-by-play action
provided by WGTH and announcers Ron Brown and Brent Warner.
Although not of the "computer age", Shelvie and Walter
both loved reading Dr. Brent Warner's "life lessons", as she called
them She was an avid quilter, embroiderer, and
crafter. Shelvie was very contented to be a loving homemaker, wife, and mother.
No one ever left her house hungry or empty handed. She always made sure she had
plenty of crafts on hand and available for gifts to family, friends, and loved
ones. She especially loved canning rhubarb jam and vegetables from her garden.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death
by an infant brother and her sister, Eunice Pearl Compton; two infant sons and
one infant daughter; one brother-in-law, Larry Osborne; one nephew, Gregory Lee
Compton; one great nephew, SSGT Tyler Compton; several aunts, uncles, cousins,
her in-laws Luther Washington and Eva Tennessee Horn Cantrell, several extended
family and friends; her adopted daughter,
Mary Ann Blankenship Keene, whom she loved dearly; and her fur babies: Momma Dog, Beavis,
Miss Kitty and all of her babies, and her beloved Donk.
Survivors include her children: daughter Lynne Clark of Cedar
Bluff; her son Terry Bramell Cantrell also of Cedar Bluff; and daughter Amanda
(and Gary) Deel of Pounding Mill, VA; three brothers: Bob (her best friend and
confident) and wife Martha Compton of Richlands, VA; Donald "Duck"
and wife Shirley Compton of Manassas, VA; and Gary Compton, Sr. of Blackstone,
VA; one sister, Judy Osborne of Pounding Mill, VA; four special sisters of her
heart: Bertina Vance, Frances Dye, Rosa Compton, and DeAnna Fife; her adopted
family, The Brewster Bunch (Keith, Ashley, and families); her adopted son,
Leslie Compton; four grandchildren: Chris and Kathy Clark of Damascus, VA;
McKenzie Rowe of Pounding Mill; Meghan Deel, Baby and Lulu of Pounding Mill,
VA; and her namesake Carrie Eva Mae Cantrell of Cedar Bluff;
great-grandchildren: Summer Skye (and Alex McVey) of Damascus; and Lucas Clark
also of Damascus, VA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and
friends also survive. She is also survived by her loving Doxie, Daisy Duke;
Chi-Chi, Rebel, Bojangles and Whiskey, The dogs in the dog lot her Grand Horses
Butter Cup, Sissy, Silver and Midnights Moonshine, her Grand Kitties Mom's Baby
Sunshine, Little Bits, Gray Baby, Lighting and Snowball Kitty her Great Grand
Furr Babies Minnie, Axel, Subastian and Lucas's fish and frogs.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday 18 June 2019, at 1:30 pm, in
the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Richlands, VA, with a special reading by
Dr. Brent Warner, Reverend Roger Boyd, Reverend Don Smith, and Reverend Danny
Houchins officiating. Burial will follow in the Horn-Cantrell Cemetery on Horn
Mountain, where she will be laid to rest beside her loving husband on his
beloved Mountain. Pallbearers will be: Chris Clark, Summer Clark, Alex Mcvey,
Nick Regon, Danny Skeens, Pat Shrader, Adam Clark, and her
"red-headed" son, Craig Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: McKenzie
Rowe, Meghan Deel, Carrie Cantrell, Lucas Clark, Earl Dye, Sr., David Olinger,
the Staff of Helping Hands Hospice; JMH Wound Care, Dr. Brent Warner, the
Brewster Bunch, and the Staff and Management Hurst-Scott Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Doran, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 28, 2018
Fred Andrew Sayers, Sr., age 89 [1929], of Doran, Virginia, passed
away Friday, April 27, 2018 in an Abingdon,
Virginia hospital, [Washington Co., VA]. He was born in Richlands, Virginia and
was the son of the late James C. and Eva Mae Blankenship Sayers.
He was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area and was a heavy
equipment operator for years. He was a fifty year member of the Richlands
Masonic Lodge #318 AF & AM.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Gloria "Swan" McCoy Sayers; sister, Opal White; and five brothers,
Bobby, Jack, Mick, Charles, and Jesse.
Survivors are: Daughters: Christine Elaine Elswick and husband,
Roger of Wardell, Virginia, Debra Lynn Reite of Richlands, Virginia, Jennifer
"Jodi" Carolyn Stiltner and husband, Gary of Abingdon, Virginia;
Sons: Fred "Casey" A. Sayers, Jr. and wife, Andrea of Belfast,
Virginia, Michael Claude Sayers of Troutdale, Virginia, David James Sayers and
wife, Darlene of Elizabethton, TN, Timothy Perry Sayers of Richlands, Virginia,
Gregory Lee Sayers and wife, Oneida of Fairbanks, Alaska; Sisters: Phyllis
Coleman and husband, Harvey of Richlands, Virginia, Elizabeth Nadine Rasnake of
Richlands, Virginia, Oweda Coleman of Franklinton, NC; Brother: Joseph Sayers
and wife, Janice of Lauderdale, MS. Several Grandchildren and several Great
Grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11am
at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Walter
Franklin officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at
Claypool Hill, Virginia. Sons and Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Falls Mills, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 25, 2018
James Dwight Proffitt, 50 of Falls Mills, VA, passed away Friday,
October 19, 2018. Born in Bluefield, WV he was the son of the late James Ralph
and Hazel Mae Nipper Proffitt.
He loved hunting and fishing, slushies and turkey legs. He was the
founder and coach of the Little League Football Team, "Little G's".
He loved his family and also his job.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister:
Kathy Jane Gremore and brother-in-law: Danny Abel II
He will be lovingly and affectionately missed by his high school
sweetheart and wife of 25 years, Tammy Hartley Proffitt; his children: James
Dwight Proffitt, Jr (Tory Hall), Christopher Shane Proffitt (Haley Holloway),
Cody Alan Proffitt (Emily Lewis), Amber Nicole Sayers (Cody) all of Falls
Mills, VA; siblings: Tony Proffitt (Christina) and Melissa Abel all of
Bluefield, VA; grandchildren:
Brantley James Proffitt, Olivia Rachael Proffitt and Taelyn Mae Blankenship.
A service to celebrate James' life will be held Thursday, October
25, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Dudley Memorial Chapel with Rev Danny Scott
officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery with his co-workers from
Joy serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Falls Mills,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 24, 2019
Evelyn Pruett Martin, 86 of Falls Mills, VA, passed away at her
home, Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Virginia,
she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Vicie Pruett.
She was a lifelong member of Falls Mills United Methodist Church,
where she taught Sunday School for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Walter Martin, Jr; son:
Geary Filmore Martin; granddaughter: Montana Rose Martin; sister: Ruth Pruett
Ruble.
Those left to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Missy
Martin and grandson Shane Martin (Amanda) and their mother, Donna Martin Jones
(Nick), who was like a daughter to Evelyn; great-grandchildren: Kalop and
Katlynn Riffe, McKinley, Ryland and Maddy Cogar, Madison, Little Shane and
"Evelyn" Rose Martin; great great-grandchildren: Emberlin Riffe and
Kaci Quesenberry; niece: Pam Ruble Butterworth; sister-in-law: Betty
Blankenship; brother-in-law:
Clayton Martin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Evelyn's life will be held on Thursday,
September 26, 2019 at 11:00 am, at Falls Mills United Methodist Church with
Rev. Ted Anders and C. E. Sarver officiating. Interment will follow at
Grandview Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Dudley Memorial.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Falls Mills,
Tazewell Co., VA, Marrage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9V-QR3V
Jerry William
Blankenship, 1937 - Betty Jean Martin, 1938 – m.04Nov1957
S/o William
Earnest Blankenship & Bertha Marrie Shrader – D/o Walter F. Martin &
Ella Mae Rose.
+2019, Gratton, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 5, 2019
W. C. Blankenship, Jr., age 69 of Gratton, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday,
June 4, 2019. Born May 12, 1950 at War, WV and raised in English, WV, he was a
son of the late Walter Carr
Blankenship, Sr. and Janie Althea Blankenship.
He was a 1968 graduate of Big Creek High School, and a 1972
graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor's degree in History.
W. C. married his high school sweetheart, Chiquita Silcox, on August 6, 1972
and moved to Tazewell Virginia. He worked as a State Farm Insurance Agent for
37 years in Tazewell and the surrounding area. W. C. was appointed to Citizens
Bank of Tazewell Board of Directors during Citizens Bank's formation in 1981
and was instrumental in the establishment of the bank. He also served as the
Chairman of the Board from 1984 through its acquisition by First Community Bank
in 1996. He joined First Community Bankshares, Inc (Parent) Board of Directors
in January 2013. He served as Vice Chairman of the Bank and Parent Boards of
Directors, as well as Chairman of numerous committees. He was the Parent
Board's Lead Independent Director. W. C. was an avid outdoorsmen who loved to
spend time in the woods, deer and turkey hunting or on his boat, striper
fishing. He will be cherished and remembered by his family and loved ones as a
brilliant and generous man.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Alan Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife
of 46 years, Chiquita Silcox
Blankenship of Tazewell, VA;
his daughters, Carla Linkous and husband, Jared of Pulaski, VA and Cristin Barrett and husband Drew, of Troutville, VA; son, Carr Blankenship III and
wife, Jennifer of Abingdon, VA; W. C. was extremely proud of his six grandchildren - Brady Linkous, Tanner
Linkous, Avery Linkous, Caylin Barrett, Easton Barrett and Walter Carr Blankenship IV; he is also survived by his brother Jack Blankenship and wife Donna of Bland, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 pm, Friday, June 7, 2019,
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, with Lee Blackburn
officiating. Committal services and interment will be conducted at 11 am,
Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers are Carr Blankenship III, Drew Barrett, Jared Linkous, Chris Blankenship, Kyle Ruble and Harold Gillespie. Honorary
Pallbearers will be William Stafford, II and Gary Mills.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Jewell Ridge, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Amanda-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Amanda Nicole Blankenship age 32 [b.06Feb1987], of Jewell Ridge, Virginia passed away
on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at a local hospital. She was born in Richlands,
Virginia and was the daughter of Grady and Betty Blankenship Cole [b. 01Sep1959] of Jewell Ridge, Virginia.
Amanda was a graduate of Richlands High
School, Class of 2006. She had worked for several years at Commonwealth Health
Care as a caregiver and as a team member at McDonalds. She loved helping
others, being outdoors and spending as much time with her daughter as she
could. She was a lifetime resident of the area and was loved by all who knew
her.
She was preceded in death by her brother,
Lankous Troy Meadows and stepsister, Kathy Adkins.
Those that remain to carry on her spirit
are: The joy of her life, her daughter, Kylie Lynn Agent of Jewell Ridge, VA; Fiancée
, Joshua Aaron Agent of Jewell Ridge, VA; Parents, Grady and Betty Blankenship
Cole of Jewell Ridge, VA; Sisters: Melinda Meadows of Jewell Ridge, VA, Shelia
Faye Martin of Jewell Ridge, VA
Funeral arrangements will be conducted Sunday,
July 21, 2019 at 2:00 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia
with the Rev’s. Phillip Horton and Vern Hall officiating.
Interment will follow at the Ratcliff /Jewell Camp Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be T. J. Gilbert, Josh Aaron Agent, Bryon Gilbert, Ricky Lamb, Brian Lowe, Robin Smith.
2018, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 14, 2018
Joyce Ann Ratliff Christian, age 70 of North Tazewell, VA died
Monday, February 12, 2018 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, [Smyth
Co.,] VA. She was born
July 26, 1947 at Buchanan County, VA and was a biological daughter of the late
Alma and Goldie Gibson Ratliff and was raised by the late Bill and Audrey
Ratliff.
Joyce took great delight in cooking for her family.
In addition to her biological parents and the parents who raised
her, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Emilie Grace Christian; one
sister, Martha Justus; two brothers, Lee Varney Ratliff and Randall Ratliff.
Those who survive to cherish her memory include her husband, Roger
Lee Christian; two daughters, Karen Leigh Leas and husband,Robert of Dover, PA
and Rhonda Gale Stentz of Mt. Airy, NC; one son, Roger Dale Christian and wife,
Robin of Statesville, NC; two sisters, Diane Lester and husband, Jerry of
Hurley, VA and Marcel Lester of State Creek, VA; three brothers, Wallace
Ratliff and wife, Martha of Wolford, VA, Mack Ratliff and wife, Berreda of
Bluefield, VA and Terry Richard Ratliff and wife, Annett of Taylorsville, NC;
sister-in-law, Charlotte Christian of Abingdon, VA; five granddaughters; two
grandsons; nine great- grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other family
members and many friends also survive.
Funeral Services for Joyce Ann Ratliff Christian will be conducted
at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel
in Tazewell, VA with Pastor Chris White officiating. Burial will follow at the Harlan Blankenship Cemetery in Wolford, VA. Friends and family will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 4, 2018
Beauford Edward Duncan, age 81 of the Adria community of North Tazewell, VA died
Friday, August 3, 2018 at Westwood Center in Bluefield, [Tazewell Co.,] VA. Born
April 14, 1937 at Alum Ridge, VA he was a son of the late Edward Monroe and
Ruby Edna Bishop Duncan
Mr. Duncan was a member of Tazewell First Assembly of God Church.
He was a US Army Veteran, retired coal miner, and member of the UMWA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,
Thomas Edward Duncan and infant sister, Betty Gail Duncan.
He is survived by his wife, Pearlie Mae Duncan; son, Jason Elbert
Duncan and wife, Ashley of Springville, VA; daughters, Betty Sue Collins and husband, James of Pounding Mill,
VA and Martha Edna Blankenship of Tazewell, VA; brothers, Buddy Lee
Duncan and wife, Wilma of Floyd, VA and Andrew Jackson Duncan and wife, Linda
of Newbern, VA; grandchildren,
London Vestal, Jessica Duncan, Samantha
Blankenship, Joshua Meeks,
Blake Cochran and wife, Erica, Kayla Bansbach and husband, Ben; great
grandchildren, A.J. Sheets, Emma Thompson, Eli Hus, Cheyenne Hodges, Patience
Cochran, Wyatt Cochran, Gavin Bansbach.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 pm, August 6, 2018,
at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA, with the Reverend Brian
Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Pocahontas,
Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 14, 2019
Pearl Katherine Blankenship, 48, of May Street, Pocahontas, VA, passed away on April 12, 2019
in Burlington, [Alamance
Co.,] NC. Born on December
12, 1970 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of Priscilla Harding Blankenship and the late Douglas Eugene Blankenship.
She had been a resident of Pocahontas since 1996 and was a 1989
graduate of East Rowan High School in Salisbury, NC.
Survivors include: Mother:
Priscilla "Pat"
Blankenship of the home; 3 sons: Andrew Rabon of Pocahontas, VA, John Blankenship of Pocahontas, VA, Luke Blankenship of Pocahontas, VA; Sister: Debbie Edwards and husband Troy of Bluefield, VA;
Her Fiancé: Tim Shrader of Bluefield, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at
2:00 pm, at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, with Rev. Ann
Nash officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell,
with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Pounding Mil, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 15, 2019
Joyce Ann Worley, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at
07:30 am at her daughter's residence in Pounding Mil, VA, with her daughter
Cheri being by her side. She was born on January 29, 1945 at home in Buchanan
County.
Joyce was a longtime employee of Keen Drilling and Gasco Drilling
from 1981 until 2005 being employed as an Accounts Receivable and Payroll Time
Clerk. She was a graduate of Garden High School. She above all things loved her
children and grandchildren always going without and going the extra mile to see
that they had everything and anything they ever wanted or needed.
Upon retirement Joyce loved gardening having an extra passion for
her rose bushes with yellow being her favorite rose. Joyce loved freely, caring
deeply for her family and close friends and even creating a special bond with
two small Havanese dogs, Jaxx and Molly, who returned that love.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Burlin Keen; her
mother, Polly Catherine Vandyke Keen; one sister, Peggy Lou Keen.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Cheri L. Knowles (husband John)
of Pounding, Mill, VA; her son, Joseph (Joey) Worley (wife Frances) of Keen
Mtn., VA; granddaughter, Lindsey Jo Hager (husband Will) of Fletcher, NC, grandson, Derick C. Blankenship (wife Jill) of Raleigh, NC, grandson Tyler
L. Worley of the home, Keen Mtn., VA.; three sisters, Marie Deskins (husband
Harland) of North Tazewell, VA, Gaylene Morrow (husband Ron) of Paintsville,
KY, Brenda Phillips (husband Stephen) of East Bend, NC; Cherished Friends: Lois
White (husband Joe) of 50 yrs. of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Freda Rasnake (husband
Randall) of Paintlick, VA; Joyce is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and
close friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019
beginning at 3:00 pm, at Community Heights Baptist Church, 160 Steelsburg
Highway, Cedar Bluff, VA, with Pastor Tim Brown officiating. Singleton
Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Washington County News (Abingdon, VA) - January 23, 2019
Jean Stilwell Blankenship, age 69, of Red Root Ridge, VA, passed away at her home on Monday,
January 14, 2019. She was born on April 24, 1949, in Raven, VA.
She was a member of the Bible Way Church in Jesus Name since 1991.
She was an avid bird watcher and loved cardinals. Jean enjoyed embroidery,
gardening, flowers, and being outside.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Straudy Stilwell and Bea
Stilwell Compton; her grandmother, Bessie Dye.
Jean is survived by her loving husband
of 46 years, James Blankenship; two daughters,
Melissa Osborne and husband, Terry, of Swords
Creek, VA, and Lucinda Blankenship of the home; grand godsons, Seth Burke and
Austin Burke; three sisters, Julia Lawson of Honaker, Va., Alice Lawson of
Raven, Va., and Pam Mitchell and husband, Dave, of Cedar Bluff, Va.; five
brothers, Ken Hale and wife, Marsha, of Woodbridge, Va., Bobby Hale and wife,
Carol, of Dublin, Va., Lee (Obe) Stilwell of Richlands, Va., Curtis Stilwell
and wife, Renee, of Wytheville, Va., and David Compton and wife, Robin, of Rock
Hill, S.C., and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 7 pm, Thursday, January 17, 2019, at
the Bible Way Church in Jesus Name in Raven, VA, with Pastor Dannie D. Short
and Assistant Pastor Austin Burke officiating. A committal service was held at
11 am, Friday, January 18, 2019, at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in
Richlands, VA. Pallbearers were
David Mitchell, Bobby Mullins, James Lester, Noah David Blankenship Jr., Junior Burke, Seth Burke, Gene Boyd, and Christopher Dye. Flower
Girls were Freda Burke, Lindsey Burke, Angel Boyd, and Amanda Dye. Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Raven, Tazewell
Co., VA, Funeral
https://wwwlegacy.com/obituaries/name/james-blankenship-obituary?pid=192786196
James Robert Blankenship, Dec 21, 1949 – May 1, 2019 (Age 69), Raven, Virginia
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 pm, Friday, May 3, 2019, at
the Bible Way Church in Jesus Name in Raven, VA, with Pastor Dannie D. Short
and Rev. Austin Burke officiating. A Committal Service will be held at 11 am,
Saturday, at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Raven, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
James Robert Blankenship, age 69, of
Raven, VA passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Bristol, [Sullivan Co.,] TN. He was born December 21, 1949 in
Tazewell County, VA. He was the son of the late Charlie and Louise Cordle
Blankenship.
He was a member of the U.M.W.A. Local
1374.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Jean Blankenship; two brothers,
Fred
Blankenship and Noah David Blankenship.
James is survived by two daughters,
Melissa Osborne and
husband Terry of Swords Creek, VA, Lucinda Blankenship of the home; two sisters, Barbara Royal and
husband Eddie of Wardell, VA, Mary Faye Royal of Cedar Bluff, VA; three brothers,
Roger
Blankenship and wife Kathy of Wardell, VA, Roy Blankenship and wife Bernice
of Doran, VA, Ronald Blankenship and wife Judy of Raven, VA; Grand God Sons, Seth
Burke and Austin Burke; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7
pm, Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Bible Way Church, in Jesus Name in Raven, VA
with Pastor Dannie D. Short and Rev. Austin Burke officiating. A Committal
Service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery
in Richlands, VA. Pallbearers will be Junior Burke, Seth Burke, Gene
Boyd, Christopher Dye, Noah David Blankenship, Jr., Bobby Mullins,
James Arnold Lester, and Roger Douglas Blankenship. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Mike Bostic, Junior Short, Pastor Dannie D. Short, and
Members of Bible Way Church in Jesus Name. Flower Girls will be Freda Burke,
Amanda Dye, Lindsey Burke, and Angel Boyd. Singleton Funeral
Service in Cedar Bluff, VA.
+2019, Raven, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 28, 2019
Donald Fred Rose, age 82, of Raven, VA was surrounded by his family
as he passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home following a
lengthy illness. He was born in Buchanan County, VA and was the son of the late
Julius and Rosa Davis Rose.
Donald was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and great
grandfather. He had devoted his life to caring for his family and was a retiree
from Jewell Smokeless. He was a lifelong resident of the area.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, George and Rhoda Keen Rose; maternal grandparents, Reese
and Cathern Ball Davis; four brothers, and four sisters.
Those that remain to carry on his loving spirit is
his: Wife of 57 years, Peggy Joyce Hess Rose of Raven, VA. Daughters: Jennifer
Hylton of Raven, VA, Loretta Ray and husband, Rufus of Belfast, VA, Tracey Tate
and husband, Leonard of Doran, VA. Son, Heath Rose and wife,
Tiffany of Cliffield, VA. Grandchildren: Derek Ray and wife, Kim;
Brittany Ray and Eric Stiltner, Amanda Ball and husband, Craig; Amber Griffey
and husband, Chad; Kayla Milhoan, Trista Altizer and husband, Eric. Great
grandchildren, Adelyn Stiltner, Hadlee Ray, Kylee Stiltner, Madison Griffey,
Zoey Griffey, Charleigh Ball, Anna-Lee Ball, Caleb Ball and Garrett Milhoan. Sisters: Arizona (Kat) Joyce of
Richlands, VA, Maxine (Maxie) Brown of Douglas, GA, Juanita Blankenship and husband,
Dempsey of Orangeburg, SC.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, on Sunday,
September 29, 2019, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA, with
the Rev. Johnnie Smith, Rev. Joe Horn and Rev. Rick Whitt officiating.
Interment will follow at the Ball Family Cemetery on Road Ridge near Raven,
Virginia. Pallbearers will be Derek Ray, Craig Ball, Chad Griffey, Eric
Stiltner, Garrett Milhoan and Jack Rose. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl
Matney, Bob Johnson, Rev. David Horton and Rev. Phillip Horton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Red Root Ridge, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jean-Stilwell-Blankenship-106747402
Jean Stilwell Blankenship, April 24, 1949 - January 14, 2019, Red Root Ridge, Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Red Root Ridge, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Jean Stilwell Blankenship, age 69, of Red
Root Ridge, VA passed away at her home Monday, January 14, 2019. She was born
April 24, 1949 in Raven, VA.
She was a member of the Bible Way Church
in Jesus Name since 1991. She was an avid bird watcher and loved cardinals.
Jean enjoyed embroidery, gardening, flowers, and being outside.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Straudy Stilwell and Bea Stilwell Compton; her grandmother, Bessie Dye.
Jean is survived by her loving husband
of 46 years, James Blankenship; two daughters, Melissa Osborne and husband
Terry of Swords Creek, VA, Lucinda Blankenship of the home; Grand God Sons, Seth
Burke and Austin Burke; three sisters, Julia Lawson of Honaker, VA, Alice
Lawson of Raven, VA, and Pam Mitchell and husband Dave of Cedar Bluff, VA; five
brothers, Ken Hale and wife Marsha of Woodbridge, VA, Bobby Hale and wife Carol
of Dublin, VA, Lee (Obe) Stilwell of Richlands, VA, Curtis Stilwell and wife
Renee of Wytheville, VA, and David Compton and wife Robin of Rock Hill, SC;
many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7
pm, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Bible Way Church in Jesus Name in Raven,
VA with Pastor Dannie D. Short and Assistant Pastor Austin Burke officiating. A
Committal Service will be held at 11 am, Friday, at the Clinch Valley Memorial
Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Pallbearers will be David Mitchell, Bobby
Mullins, James Lester, Noah David Blankenship, Jr., Junior Burke,
Seth Burke, Gene Boyd, and Christopher Dye. Flower Girls will be Freda Burke,
Lindsey Burke, Angel Boyd, and Amanda Dye.
Lebanon, Russell
Co., VA, Marriage; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9D-T425
James Robert
Blankenship, 24Dec1949 - Jean Fern Stillwell, 24Apr1949 – m.11Nov1972
S/o Charlie T.
Blankenship & Louise E. Cordle – D/o Troy Stillwell & Bea Dye.
+2018, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Phylis-Ann-Blankenship-105766706
Phylis Ann Williams
Blankenship, March 22, 1933 - January 23, 2018,
Richlands, Virginia
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 26, 2018 at 2pm
at the Richlands First Assembly of God Church in Richlands, Virginia with the
Rev. Buddy Herald officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory
Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Richlands, Tazewell
Co., VA Obituary
https://www.singletonfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Elizabeth-Nadine-Rasnake?obId=5609431
Elizabeth “Nadine” Rasnake, age 92, of Richlands, VA, went to her
heavenly home Friday, August 02, 2019. She was born November 24, 1926 in
Tazewell County, VA.
Nadine was a member of the Richlands Tabernacle. She loved
gardening, cooking, and caring for her family. She was a Sunday School Teacher
at Doran Baptist Church for several years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva
Blankenship Sayers; her
husband, Jack Howard Rasnake; two sisters, Opal White and Oweda Coleman; six
brothers, Jack, Fred, Charles, Mick, Jesse, and Bobby Sayers; one
granddaughter, Ariel Salyers; son-in-law, Bernard Hooker.
Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Brenda
Boyd and husband Roger, Linda Hooker, and Sandy Salyers and husband Steven; one
sister, Phyllis Coleman and husband Harvey; one brother, Joe Sayers and wife
Janice; grandchildren, Angel Hackworth, Rodney Boyd, Jacqlyn Petrick, Sydney
Whitt, Jeremy Looney, Justin Looney, and Cory Salyers; great-grandchildren,
Seth, Simeon, Levi, Rebekkah, Grace, Riley, Madison, Jaxon, Waylon, Carson, and
Jaxon; four great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Service will be conducted at 1 pm, Sunday, August 4, 2019,
at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, VA, with Rev. Travis
Hackworth, Rev. Roger Boyd, and Rev. Phillip Horton officiating. Entombment
will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, VA.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
The Floyd Press, (VA) - August 7, 2019
Elizabeth "Nadine" Rasnake, age 92, of Richlands, VA,
went to her Heavenly home on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born on November
24, 1926, in Tazewell County, VA.
Nadine was a member of the Richlands Tabernacle. She loved
gardening, cooking, and caring for her family. She was a Sunday School Teacher
at Doran Baptist Church for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva
Blankenship Sayers; her
husband, Jack Howard Rasnake; two sisters, Opal White and Oweda Coleman; six
brothers, Jack, Fred, Charles, Mick, Jesse, and Bobby Sayers; one
granddaughter, Ariel Salyers; and son-in-law, Bernard Hooker.
Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Brenda
Boyd and husband, Roger, Linda Hooker, and Sandy Salyers and husband, Steven;
one sister, Phyllis Coleman and husband, Harvey; one brother, Joe Sayers and
wife, Janice; grandchildren, Angel Hackworth, Rodney Boyd, Jacqlyn Petrick,
Sydney Whitt, Jeremy Looney, Justin Looney, and Cory Salyers; great-grandchildren,
Seth, Simeon, Levi, Rebekkah, Grace, Riley, Madison, Jaxon, Waylon, Carson, and
Jaxon; four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held at 1 pm, Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the
Singleton Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Travis Hackworth, the Rev. Roger
Boyd, and the Rev. Phillip Horton officiating. Entombment followed at
Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, VA Grandsons served as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Springville, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 19, 2018
Carol Ann Tibbs, 60 of Springville, VA, passed away Wednesday,
January 17, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John Alex and Anna Belle
Sheets Hall.
She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed the beauty of nature,
whether watching the falling snow, a sunset at the beach or smelling flowers
Traveling was a past time she enjoyed with her husband. She loved her family
and her fur baby: Tidbit.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
siblings: Larry Hall, Donna Bellini, Rodgers Hall, Sr., Shelia Thompson and Wes
Hall.
She will be lovingly and affectionately missed by her husband of 38
years: Ray Tibbs; her son: Brandon Scott Tibbs (Lynda) of Springville, VA;
siblings: Nancy Boyd (Melvin) of Blountville, TN, Jane Kendrick (C.H.) of
Dublin, VA, Tammy Robinson (Jeff) of Moore, OK, Ron Hall (Karen) of
Springville, VA; grandchildren: Destiny, Santana and Ariana Blankenship
.
A service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00pm, at
Dudley Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens with
nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Jay Tibbs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 4, 2018
Oscar William "Buck" Davis, 66 of Tazewell, VA died
peacefully at his home Tuesday, April 3, 2018 following a prolonged illness.
Born November 22, 1951 at Tazewell, VA he was the youngest child of the late
John and Helen Davis.
Buck graduated from Tazewell High School and joined the US Army in
1970, serving in Germany and Austria during the Vietnam War. He returned to
Tazewell in 1973 and worked at Tazewell Oil, then Blue Grass Oils, Inc., as a
fuel tanker truck driver for thirty years, receiving an award for driving over
two million miles without incident. He completed his career with Petroleum
Transport Company, serving ten years as a driver and trainer. He was passionate
about his career maintaining contact with his fellow drivers until his passing.
Buck was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening and farming. He was a
charter member and first Governor of the Tazewell Moose Lodge and lifelong
member of the VFW Barns Beavers Post 7136. Buck was loved by many dear friends
within the community.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers,
Freddie, John, and William "Bud" Davis; and sister, Annie Hardy.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Chaffins Davis; children, Tammy
Musick of Lebanon, VA, William "Buzz" Davis and wife, Denise of
Salem, VA, Jennifer Jackson and husband, Elish "Jay" of Clarksville,
TN, Amanda Davis of Tazewell, VA; stepdaughter, Vickie Kitts of Tazewell, VA; grandchildren that he adored, Tiffany
and Dustin Hylton, Hannah
Blankenship, Melanie and
Zachary Davis; brother, Robert "Bob" Davis of Tazewell, VA; sister,
Mary Smith of Charles Town, WV; many nieces and nephews; his prized hunting
dog, Ellie and his best friend a cat, named Motorboat.
Funeral services will be 7pm Friday, April 6, 2018 at Peery &
St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA, with Leroy Long officiating. Military
rites will be conducted by members of VFW Post 7136 of Tazewell, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tazewell, Tazewell
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 25, 2018
Janie Althea Blankenship, 98 of Tazewell, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Born March 2, 1920 at Troutdale, VA she was a
daughter of the late Joseph Andrew and Virginia Grear Wright.
She was a lifelong member of Tazewell Wesleyan Methodist Church.
She was a graduate of Jacksonville University and Concord University. Mrs.
Blankenship taught school in McDowell County and Tazewell County Public
Schools.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Carr Blankenship, Sr. and a son, Robert Alan Blankenship.
She is survived by two sons,
W. C. Blankenship, Jr. and wife, Chiquita of Tazewell, VA and Jack Calvin Blankenship and wife, Donna of Bland, VA; daughter in law, Mary Blankenship and husband, Jared Baker of Tazewell, VA;
sister, Eunice Smith of Atlantic Beach, FL; grandchildren, Bob
Blankenship and wife, Karen,
Cheryl Gillespie and husband, Herald, Chris Blankenship
and wife, Tina, Janie Ruble and husband, Kyle, Carla Linkous and husband,
Jared, Cristin Barrett and husband, Drew, Carr Blankenship
and wife, Jennifer and thirteen great grandchildren with another expected in
September.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 AM at Peery &
St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA with the Reverend Bob Blankenship officiating. Burial
will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers are Drew Barrett, Aaron Gillespie, Jared Linkous, Kyle
Ruble, Herold Gillespie, and Chris Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Ervin-Lawson-Blankenship-106448357
Ervin Lawson Blankenship, December 4, 1944 - September 22, 2018, Tazewell, Virginia
He was a graduate of Tazewell High School and was a veteran of the
U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam war.
Interment will follow
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Ervin-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Ervin Lawson Blankenship, age 73, of
Tazewell, Virginia passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Tazewell
Community Hospital in Tazewell, Virginia. Ervin was born in Pounding Mill,
Virginia and was the son of the late Granville E. and Verdie Jane Baldwin
Blankenship.
He was a graduate of Tazewell High School
and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam war. He was a former truck driver and was a lifelong
resident of the area.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his sister, Ella Mae Webb; and three brothers, Don, Jimmy, and Danny Blankenship.
He is survived by: Daughters: Kari
Smith and husband, Samuel of Richlands, Virginia, Holly Reynolds and husband,
Bobby of Roanoke, Virginia ; Son, Timothy Bowman and wife, Jessica of West
Virginia; Brother, Ronnie Blankenship of West Virginia, Six
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive along with a host of
family and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted
Thursday at 11:00 am at the Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Interment
will follow. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Members of the
VFW Casey-Shortt Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Richlands, Virginia.
+2019, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 10, 2019
Donald Earl "Don" Durham, age 82 of Tazewell, VA died
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home. Born September 10, 1936 at Jefferson City,
MO he was a son of the late Forrest J. Durham and Alvina Finnell Durham.
He was a longtime and active member of St. Theresa's Catholic
Church in Tazewell, VA and was a member of Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. Don
dearly loved his daily participation at Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
(PACE program). The agency staff was enormously supportive during Don's brief
illness. Another of Don's pleasures was watching old TV westerns, football and
softball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother in law, Robert Allan Blankenship
He is survived by his devoted sister,
Mary J. Blankenship and husband, Jared of Tazewell, VA; nephew,
Chris Blankenship, his wife Tina and their children, Nick Blankenship, Natasha Crouse and
husband, Dylan; Janie Blankenship, her
husband Kyle and their children, T.K. Ruble, IV and Jewel Lee Ruble; his
special family at AASC PACE at Wardell, VA; special friend, Carolina Ferrare,
and his lovable cat, Tucker.
A Celebration of Life Mass will be conducted beginning at 9:45 am,
Saturday, July 13, 2019, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church at Tazewell, VA, with
Father Eric Anokye officiating. Interment will be at a later date in
Resurrection Cemetery. Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 16, 2019
Thomas Eugene Dye, age 75 of Tazewell, VA died Monday, November 11,
2019 at his home. He was born November 2, 1944 at Buchanan County, VA and was a
son of the late Kenneth and Leona Helton Dye.
Mr. Dye had worked for many years as a coal miner and enjoyed trading
cars and going to the Flea Market. He attended the Thompson Valley Evangelical
Presbyterian Church in Thompson Valley, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
brother, Lee Dye; one-step son, Eugene Jones; one step-granddaughter, Maryann.
Those who survive to cherish his memory include his wife, Eula Mae
Helton Dye; two daughters, Jennifer Brown and husband, John of Thompson Valley,
VA and Tammy Dye and companion, Billy Graham of Bluewell, WV; one son, Thomas
Kenneth Dye and companion, Hannah Asbury of Baptist Valley, VA; step-daughter,
Shirley Flinchum and husband, John of Pulaski, VA; one brother, Harley Dye and
wife, Barbara of Honaker, VA; nine grandchildren,
Thomas Lee Dye, Lilly Dye, Kayla Brown, Megan Brown, Rebecca Cordle and
husband, Adam, Patricia
Blankenship and husband, Noah,
Kenneth Dye, Kateland Dye, and Thomas Dye; one step-grandchild, Ophelia Davis; great-grandchildren, David Blankenship and Ava Shumate; a host of nieces,
nephews, other family members and friends also survive.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 17, 2019, at
the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA, with Rev. Kelvin Seabolt
officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in
Claypool Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be Mike Howell, Carter Robins, Thomas Dye,
Adam Cordle, Noah Blankenship and Kenneth Dye.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Virginia Beach City
+2018, Virginia Beach City, VA Obituary
The Virginian-Pilot, (Norfolk, VA) - August 15, 2018
Sarah Adeline Holzmacher of Virginia Beach, died August 11, 2018
at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late James Blankenship and Laura Elizabeth Dake
and wife of the late Alfred Robert Holzmacher, Jr.
Sarah last worked in the Treasurer's Office of Virginia Beach as a
keypunch operator.
She is survived by her children, Deborah (Jesse) Test, Patricia
(Ken) Freeman, Howard (former wife Brenda) Holzmacher, and Donna (Bobby) Vance,
as well as 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 2 great great
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 19, at 4:00 PM in
Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel (5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach
23462).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Warren
+2019, Bentonville, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
Northern Virginia Daily (Strasburg, VA) - December 3, 2019
Arthur "Art" Leo Woods, III, 68, of Bentonville, Virginia
passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 peacefully at his home after his
battle with brain cancer. He was born on February 23, 1951 in Baltimore,
Maryland to the late Arthur L. Woods, Jr. and Margaret Ratrie Woods.
Mr. Woods graduated from Virginia Tech in 1977 with a degree in
civil engineering and worked for over 30 years designing roads, bridges, and
other infrastructure in the northern Virginia area. He retired at the age of 62
and lived in his own slice of heaven in his log cabin at the top of Gimlet
Ridge in Bentonville, VA. In his retirement he was happiest cutting firewood,
mowing the grass, or finding any reason he could to ride his tractor. There
were very few things in life that he enjoyed more than turkey hunting. In the
woods on a crisp fall day with his friends and his dog was the definition of
the perfect day for him.
As a father and grandfather, he instilled the value of a strong
work ethic, kindness and compassion to others, and most importantly faith in
the one and only true Savior Jesus Christ Though we all stumble and are not
perfect he had a strong relationship with God and was blessed with this faith
to his dying breath. The family is comforted to know that he is in heaven reunited
with loved ones that have gone before him and they are basking in the glory of
Christ our Lord.
Mr. Woods was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Bess Woods
Berent.
Survivors include his wife, Luz Marina Woods; two daughters,
Heather Tweedie and Mary Lou Woods; son, Arthur "Bunky" Woods, IV;
three grandchildren Elvis, Gabriel, and Reagan Tweedie; two sisters, Margie Blankenship and Allison Smoot; brother, Ross Woods; three stepchildren,
Carolina Goodman, Luisa, and Mateo Alcala and the rest of a loving family
filled with numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, December
7, 2019, at Rivermont Baptist Church in Front Royal, Virginia. Maddox Funeral
Home, Front Royal, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fauquier Co.,
VA, Marriage: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK98-G7LT
Charles Raymond
Blankenship, 04Jan1960 - Margaret Ratrie Woods, 05Oct1955 – m.18Jun1988
S/o Charles
Raymond Blankenship & Mary Margaret Fuller – D/o Arthur Leo Woods &
Margaret Herbert Ratrie
+2019, Bentonville, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
Warren Sentinel (Front Royal, VA) - December 5, 2019
Arthur "Art" Leo Woods, III, 68, of Bentonville, Virginia
passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 peacefully at his home after his
battle with brain cancer. He was born on February 23, 1951 in Baltimore,
Maryland to the late Arthur L. Woods, Jr. and Margaret Ratrie Woods.
Mr. Woods graduated from Virginia Tech in 1977 with a degree in
civil engineering and worked for over 30 years designing roads, bridges, and
other infrastructure in the northern Virginia area. He retired at the age of 62
and lived in his own slice of heaven in his log cabin at the top of Gimlet
Ridge in Bentonville, VA. In his retirement he was happiest cutting firewood,
mowing the grass, or finding any reason he could to ride his tractor. There
were very few things in life that he enjoyed more than turkey hunting. In the
woods on a crisp fall day with his friends and his dog was the definition of
the perfect day for him.
As a father and grandfather, he instilled the value of a strong
work ethic, kindness and compassion to others, and most importantly faith in
the one and only true Savior Jesus Christ. Though we all stumble and are not
perfect he had a strong relationship with God and was blessed with this faith
to his dying breath. The family is comforted to know that he is in heaven
reunited with loved ones that have gone before him and they are basking in the
glory of Christ our Lord.
Mr. Woods was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Bess Woods
Berent.
Survivors include his wife, Luz Marina Woods; two daughters,
Heather Tweedie and Mary Lou Woods; son, Arthur "Bunky" Woods, IV;
three grandchildren Elvis, Gabriel, and Reagan Tweedie; two sisters, Margie Blankenship and Allison Smoot; brother, Ross Woods; three stepchildren,
Carolina Goodman, Luisa, and Mateo Alcalá and the rest of a loving family
filled with numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, December
7, 2019, at Rivermont Baptist Church in Front Royal, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Death
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Pamela-Blankenship-obituary?pid=188670183
Pamela Sue Blankenship, 67, of Front Royal, passed away April 5, 2018 at her home.
Services will be private. Enders & Shirley Funeral Home,
Stephens City
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pamela S.
Blankenship – b.15Jun1951 - Front Royal, VA; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KT2G-D2Q
Relatives -
Dennis E. Legge Sr, Mary A. Blankenship, Roy L. Blankenship, Roy L. Blankenship
II.
2018, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.endersandshirley.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2090328
Pamela Sue Blankenship, 67, of Front
Royal, Virginia, died April 5, 2018, at her home. Ms. Blankenship was born
January 28, 1951 in Michigan, the daughter of Ray Alexander MacNeill and Vivian Ida Richmond MacNeill.
She was a phlebotomist.
Services will be private.
+2018, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Donald-E.-Blankenship-106361030
Donald E. Blankenship, February 19, 1929 - August 18, 2018, Virginia
He retired from the U.S. Air force after 20 years of loyal service.
Visitation for family at 12pm, Service at 1pm. Entombment will
follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens in Strasburg, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Donald Earl
Blankenship –b.19Feb1929 – Vienna, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTVV-W4H
Relatives -
Betty B. Blankenship, Betty Jean Blankenship, Mark Blankenship.
+2018, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
http://maddoxfuneralhome.com/donald-don-e-blankenship/
Donald E. Blankenship, 89, was born in
Hendersonville, NC on February 19, 1929. He died peacefully at home on August
18, 2018.
Don married Betty J. Baynard on November
22, 1947 and had five beautiful children. He was a resident of Front Royal, VA
since 1991. He retired from the U.S. Air force after 20 years of loyal service.
He then retired from the FAA after 20 years as an air traffic controller,
serving last at Dulles International Airport. He was proud to fulfill his goal
of becoming a pilot and enjoyed flying his Cessna 182. He enjoyed watching
westerns and was a collector of many fine things including owl sculptures. He
enjoyed bluegrass music and was very proud to fly the USA flag every day on his
front porch. He was a man of honor. He made the world a better place and will
be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his sons
Garrett
Lee Blankenship (died in infancy) and Raymond V. Blankenship.
He leaves behind his loving wife
of 71 years Betty J. Blankenship, his son Donald E. Blankenship, Jr. also leaves
behind his daughter Harriett L. Cartney (Michael D. Cartney, USAF
Col.-RET), daughter Mary J. Lewellyn (Brada C Lewellyn), his granddaughter Trisha Turner-Hill (Brad
C. Hill), his grandson Byron R. Turner, his grandson Michael A. Anderson, his granddaughter
Lydia
A. Blankenship, his granddaughter Donna Cardenas, his grandson Garrett L.
Blankenship, and his grandson Nathan E. Lewellyn (Nanette Yessler-Lewellyn) and 9
great grandchildren. His siblings are Dorothy Gibbs, Martha McIntire
(deceased), Henry Blankenship (deceased), Jack Blankenship (deceased), Elsie Barnes and Edward Blankenship and many
extended family members whom he loved dearly.
Services to celebrate his life will be
held at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA on Friday August 24, 2018.
Entombment will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens in Strasburg, VA.
+2018, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA, Obituary
Northern Virginia Daily (Strasburg, VA) - August 22, 2018
Donald E. Blankenship, 89, was born in Hendersonville, NC February 19, 1929. He died
peacefully at home August 18, 2018.
Don married Betty J. Baynard November 22, 1947 and had five
beautiful children. He was a resident of Front Royal, VA since 1991. He retired
from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of loyal service. He then retired from
the FAA after 20 years as an air traffic controller, serving last at Dulles
International Airport.
He was proud to fulfill his goal of becoming a pilot and enjoyed
flying his Cessna 182. He enjoyed watching westerns and was a collector of many
fine things including owl sculptures. He enjoyed bluegrass music and was very
proud to fly the USA flag every day on his front porch. He was a man of honor.
He made the world a better place and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Garrett Lee
Blankenship (died in infancy)
and Raymond V. Blankenship.
He leaves behind his loving wife
of 71 years, Betty J.
Blankenship; and his son Donald E. Blankenship, Jr. He also leaves behind his daughter,
Harriett L. Cartney (Michael D. Cartney, USAF
Col.-RET); daughter, Mary J. Lewellyn (Brada C. Lewellyn); his granddaughter, Trisha
Turner-Hill (Brad C. Hill); his grandson, Byron R. Turner; his grandson,
Michael A. Anderson; his granddaughter,
Lydia A. Blankenship his
granddaughter, Donna Cardenas; his grandson,
Garrett L. Blankenship; his grandson, Nathan E. Lewellyn (Nanette
Yessler - Lewellyn); nine great grandchildren; his siblings, Dorothy Gibbs, Martha McIntire
(deceased), Henry Blankenship (deceased), Jack Blankenship (deceased), Elsie Barnes, and Edward Blankenship; and many extended family members whom he loved dearly.
Services to celebrate his life will be held at Maddox Funeral Home
in Front Royal, VA, Friday August 24, 2018. Entombment
will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens in Strasburg, VA. Maddox Funeral Home,
Front Royal.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
+2019, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.heraldcourier.com/obituaries/blankenship-marjorie-ann/article_ec4a3346-e82f-54ad-9eb6-1fb12265dcc2.html
Marjorie Ann Blankenship, age 70, passed away on May 31, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical
Center, Kingsport, TN.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services
of Abingdon, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Marjorie Ann Blankenship Abingdon, VA, passed away on May 31, 2019. Marjorie was born in
Radford, VA, to the late Claude
and Mary Wolfe Blankenship.
Marjorie lived in Cleveland, Ohio most of her life and recently
returned to Abingdon, VA. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed a career
in Title Sales in Cleveland, Ohio, where she made many lifelong friends. She
loved the outdoors, biking, travel, music and time with her family. She loved
animals and her pet dog "Mia."
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Gaynell and Nancy; and brother, Ed. Blankenship.
She is survived by her sister,
Mary Siegner Semenov of Abingdon, VA; brother, Claude Blankenship of Louin, MS; and several nieces and nephews.
A private viewing service was held on June 3, 2019, at Frost
Funeral Home, Pastor John Dawson of Abingdon Presbyterian Church lead in prayer
and scripture reading, 1 Thessalonians 4: 14-17.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
John Darrell Blankenship, age 87, Abingdon, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019,
at Valley Health Care Center.
He and his family lived for many years in Poplar Camp, VA, and in
1972, they moved to Abingdon. John worked as an electrician at New Jersey Zinc
Company in Austinville, VA. and he later worked and
retired as a substation technician and electrician with Appalachian Power. While living in Poplar Camp, John was a member of Austinville
Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He later transferred his
membership to Abingdon Baptist Church. There, he also served as a deacon. John
was an avid farmer, even in his later years. He and his wife Alma were also
antique collectors. John was active in the local Lion's Club.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Alma; parents, William and Grace Allen Blankenship; son,
David Blankenship; brother,
William Blankenship Jr.; sister Ida Bruss; and nephew Sam
Blankenship.
John is survived by his son,
Darrell and wife, Debbie, of Abingdon; nephew, Strader Blankenship and wife, Ruby; and niece, Billie Kaye Robinette and husband Kim.
Funeral Service on Sunday, November 10,
2019, at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris. A graveside service will follow at 3 pm in
Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Dr. Bob McFalls officiating. Casket
bearers will be selected from family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - November 7, 2019
John Darrell Blankenship, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Valley
Health Care Center.
He and his family lived for many years in Poplar Camp, VA. and in 1972, they moved to Abingdon. John worked as an
electrician at New Jersey Zinc Company in Austinville, VA. and
he later worked and retired as a substation technician and electrician with Appalachian
Power. While living in Poplar Camp, John was a member of
Austinville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He later
transferred his membership to Abingdon Baptist Church. There, he also served as
a deacon. John was an avid farmer, even in his later years. He and his wife
Alma were also antique collectors. John was active in the local Lion's Club.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Alma; parents, William and Grace Allen Blankenship; son,
David Blankenship; brother,
William Blankenship Jr.; sister Ida Bruss; and nephew Sam
Blankenship.
John is survived by his son,
Darrell and wife, Debbie, of Abingdon; nephew, Strader Blankenship and wife, Ruby; and niece, Billie Kaye Robinette and husband Kim.
Funeral Service on Sunday, November 10, 2019. at
the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris A graveside service will follow at 3 pm, in
Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Dr. Bob McFalls officiating. Casket
bearers will be selected from family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Abingdon, Washington
Co., VA, Obituary
Virgus Blankenship,
age 83, of Abingdon, VA, and formerly of Buchanan County, VA, went to be with
the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at his home. He was born September 30,
1936, in Buchanan County.
Virgus owned and operated Tri-Star Mining, Inc. and was formerly a
member of Little Prater Church of Christ. He was a member of the Sandy Valley
Masonic Lodge No. 17 AF & AM of Grundy, VA, a member of the Kazim Temple in
Roanoke, and he was a member of the Florence Ann Chapter 133 Order of the
Eastern Star in Grundy. He was a Kentucky Colonel and was named an honorary
deputy in Pike County, Ky.
Following his retirement, Virgus relocated to Abingdon, VA, where
he became a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. He was an avid golfer and a
founding member of the Olde Farm.
Virgus was preceded in death by his father, Edgar
Blankenship Sr.; mother, Mary Blankenship McClanahan; his first
wife, Anna Marie Jackson
Blankenship; son, Robert "Bobby" Blankenship; three brothers, Arnold, Roger, and Donald
McClanahan; sister, Bonnie Sue Tichner; and a great-granddaughter, Cherub May.
He is survived by his wife
of 10 years, Mary Evelyn
Fletcher Blankenship; two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Blankenship
Rife and Sherri Leigh Blankenship, both of Abingdon, VA; stepson, Bradley
Potter and wife, Joyce, of Majestic, Ky.; two brothers, Warren
Blankenship and Ed Blankenship Jr.; five sisters, Bea Barnes, Phyllis Ann
Daniels, Donna Mae Daniels, Judy Conn,
and Linda Potter; five grandchildren, Anna Rife-Watts, Isabella Alexus Rife, Colton Taylor Blankenship, Bobbie Lynn Blankenship, and Selina
Blankenship; three
step-granddaughters, Kellie Hartford, Kristen Belachew, and Faith Potter; one great-grandson, Corwin Blankenship; and special friends, Tom and Bonnie Bower
and Kenneth and Susie Howard.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, December 7,
2019, at Macedonia Church of Christ, 25350 Watauga Rd., Abingdon, VA 24211,
with Minister Ron Musick officiating. A committal service will be held at 2 pm,
on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Mausoleum 4,
11800 Gov. G. C. Peery Hwy., Cedar Bluff, VA 24609, where the brethren of the
Sandy Valley Masonic Lodge No. 17 AF & AM will render Masonic funeral
rites. Pallbearers will be John Fletcher, Joe Hall, Kenneth Howard, Kenneth
Howard, Jeff Keene, Bill Sparks, Mike Sweet, and Bob Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Colton Blankenship, Tom Bower, Frank McClanahan, Jack
Stallard, Waylon Watts, Richard Williams, and the men of Macedonia Church of
Christ.
Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427
E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Pauline Arnold Grimes, age 97, of Glade Spring, VA, went to be with
the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was
born in Washington County, VA, where she lived until she married her
sweetheart, George and moved to Portsmouth, VA.
She spent the next 54 years there where she raised her family. She
was active in Bethany Baptist Church and later along with her husband, helped
found Believer's Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA. Mrs. Grimes spent her life
serving and loving others. She was loved by everyone who had the privilege to
know her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Grimes;
parents, Charles and Alice Belle Arnold; three sisters, Edith Barker, Alice Conner, and Nell
Grimes; three brothers, "Gee" Arnold, Charles Allen Arnold, and
"Doc" Arnold; and special niece, Peggy Mercer.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Lloyd
"Pete" Sheets of Glade Spring; grandsons, Jacob Sheets and
girlfriend, Britt Cox of Bristol, VA. and Abe Sheets and fianc’e, Brittany
VanDyke of Bristol, VA; granddaughter, Annie Sheets of the home; special nieces, Jan Whitehurst and husband, Tom
of Glade Spring, Judith Hoback and husband, Mike of Meadowview, Ellen Hammond
and husband, Bobby of Glade Spring, and Marie Blankenship
and husband, Gerald of Glade Spring; special nephew, Jack
Grimes of Glade Spring; sister-in-law, Eula Arnold of Glade Spring, and many
other beloved nieces and nephews. She is also survived by three special people
in her life, Inez Fletcher, Richard Wood, and Lynn Farris.
A funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, at
Washington Springs United Methodist Church, 36215 Washington Springs Rd., Glade
Spring, VA, with Pastor Larry Lusk officiating. Interment will follow in the
Baptist Cemetery at Glade Spring. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jacob and
Abram Sheets and her great nephews, Nathan Whitehurst, Erich Baldwin, Matthew
Arnold, and Craig Hammond.
Gerald
Blankenship – b.15Nov1948 - Glade Spring, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ5J-G7V4
Relatives -
Gerald R. Blankenship, Lindsay Blankensnip, Marie B. Blankenship II.
2018, Glade Spring, Washington Co., VA, Obituary
Bristol Herald Courier (VA) - July 12, 2018
Terry Lee Abrams, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at
his home in Glade Spring, VA. Terry was born in Ashland, KY, on August 15,
1958.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Abrams; father, Gene
Abrams; stepfather, Buddy Canter; and stepsister, Norma Jones. Terry spent his
career as a VA State Trooper, Damascus Police Officer, and later as a guard for
Northeast Correctional Complex. He loved being outdoors, and believed in always
helping others in need. He had a passion for motorcycles and cars. When not
riding his motorcycle, he would often be found fishing or working in his garage
making memories with family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Deloris Canter; children, Terra Casey and Jeremy, Johnny B. Hand and Kristie,
Sandra Mercer and James, Missi
Blankenship and Steve; grandchildren, Jada
and Jena Hand, Hailey, Heather and Joseph Mercer, Corey Hand, Cody and Zackery
Blankenship , Caleb and Blake
Casey; great- grandchildren, Lily Patterson and Amelia Morton; brothers, Tracey
Callihan and wife, Amy, and Tim Abrams and wife, Ruthie; sister, Tammy Abrams;
stepsister, Vicky Reece; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving
also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018,
from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Williamsburg City
2018, Williamsburg City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - January 27, 2018
Richard White Morton, Sr. age 87 passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, January 24th in Williamsburg. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts in
1930 to the late Marjorie Payne and Robert Morton.
He graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1952 with a
B.S. in Engineering. Mr. Morton was a member of the Fraternal Organization of
Freemasons and the Professional Engineers and Architects. He was a residential
developer, an engineer for NASA, and devoted himself to life-long learning. He
continued his studies in math and physics at William & Mary. He was an avid
reader and investor. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren
and enjoyed vacationing with them every summer.
His is predeceased by his wife Wilbur Cary Smith Morton. He is also
predeceased by two brothers: Robert Morton and Howard Morton, and two sisters:
Marjorie Wallace and Virginia Day.
He is survived by three children: Sallie M. Moncol and husband
Andrew of Rockville, Virginia, Richard W. Morton Jr. and wife Venisse, of
Virginia Beach, and Cary M. Prince and husband Robert of McLean, Virginia. He
is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: Laurence
Moncol of Richmond, Virginia M. Henley of Richmond, Joseph Morton of Virginia
Beach, DeAnna M. Petticrew of Virginia Beach, Henry and Holly Prince of McLean;
great grandchildren include May and Siddalee Moncol of Richmond and Vincent and
Kennedy Morton of Virginia Beach. Four step-grandchildren:
Zeus Blankenship, Colette Garofalis, Cassie Lam, and Ashton
Ashe.
A graveside service will take place on Tuesday January 30, 2018 at
11:00AM at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Williamsburg City, VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - April 14, 2019
Kirt Cattron, of Williamsburg, VA formerly of Hampton, VA, passed
away on April 8, 2019.
He served in the U.S. Air Force retiring after 28 years of service
at the rank of LTC. After retiring, he continued to work for the Department of
Defense for another 17 years. He was an antique car collector and animal lover.
Kirt is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son, Kent; step-daughter,
Lynn Novelli and Patricia Stroud; 8 grandchildren, Kaylee Cattron, Dale Jackowski,
Eric Jackowski, Mikaela Stroud, Kathryn Novelli, Marc Novelli, Ian Stroud and
Alan Stroud; and brother-in-law, Lowell Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wise
2019, Pound, Wise
Co., VA, Obituary
The Coalfield Progress, (Norton, VA) - April 15, 2019
Jimmy Lee Whitt, 73, of Pound, passed away Sunday April 14, 2019, at his
residence, with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Whitt a member of the Glady Fork Freewill Baptist Church. He
was a retired coal miner and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed
music and car racing.
Mr. Whitt was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Opal
Mullins Whitt; his brother, Stuart Whitt; three sisters, Norma Bryant, Jerri
Gayle Sturgill and Mary Ruth Fleming; two half-brothers, Gurvis and Clyde
Mullins.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Kaye Whitt of Pound; his son,
Jamie Whitt and wife Teresa of Wise; daughter,
Angela Blankenship and husband
Ted of Coeburn, two brothers, Dewey Whitt and
wife Jearline of Pound and Ronnie Whitt and wife Barbara of Jonesville; his
half-sisters, Beth Belcher and Mildred Gibson of Pound; two grandsons, Jason and Eric Blankenship.
Funeral services will begin at 7 pm, in the Clintwood Funeral Home chapel,
with Mark Stallard and Jason
Blankenship officiating. Family and friends are
requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 am, on Wednesday, April 17, to
proceed to Whitt Family Cemetery, Mt. Cove Road, Mill Creek, Pound
for graveside services at 11 am. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
John Theodore
Blankenship – b.01Sep1962 - Coeburn, VA:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY7B-6ZJ
+2019, St. Paul, Wise Co., VA, Obituary
https://www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Emmett-Bailey-3/#!/Obituary
Emmett M. Bailey, 91, went to be with the Lord on September 7,
2019, at Russell County Hospital, in Lebanon, Virginia. He was born on March
11, 1928, in Trammel, Virginia, to the late Homer Lee and Earnestine
"Ernie" Amburgey Bailey.
The family moved soon after his birth to Dante, Virginia until he
was 10 years old, then moved to Clinchco, Virginia due to his father's
employment with the coal mines. At the age of 17, he joined the Merchant
Marines and was sent to Sheep's Head Bay, Brooklyn, New York for training in
1945. After his training, he was placed on a ship with a skeleton crew waiting
for orders loaded with wartime materials, but before the ship left the bay,
Germany surrendered. Emmett sailed many times to other countries hauling cargo,
then on the return trips, they might have brought
"troops back home". He traveled many oceans and seas to foreign
countries during 1945-1948. He received an Honorable Discharge from the Coast
Guard.
In 1948, while on leave, he married Lorena June McCarty and soon
became a coal miner for Clinchfield Coal Company, also known as Pittston Coal
Corporation, where he worked for 35 years retiring at Moss No. 3 Prep Plant. He
was an active 70 plus year member of the U.M.W.A. Local #1259 and a member of
the Pound Masonic Lodge #59 A.F. & A.M. for over 60 years. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and being active in the Democratic Party.
Emmett was a member and Deacon at the Assembly of God Church in St.
Paul and was presently attending Hamlin Baptist Church in Hamlin, Virginia when
his health allowed him to go.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, June McCarty Bailey,
one sister, Joyce Bailey Edwards Bryan, and stepson, Harold Leonard Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Selfe Leonard Bailey;
three sons, Mitch Bailey of Daniel Island, South Carolina, Jeff Bailey and
wife, Sheila, of Meggett, South Carolina, and Mark Bailey and wife, Betty, of
St. Paul, Virginia; two sisters,
Faye Bailey Sykes and husband, Elmer, of Palm Coast, Florida, and Hope Bailey Blankenship of Livonia, Michigan; stepdaughter, Kay
Farmer and husband, "Tooter", of Lebanon, Virginia; one aunt, Elsie
Kiser Amburgey of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, two step-granddaughters,
and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Reception will be held from 2 until 6 pm,
Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Farmers Market Pavilion in St. Paul,
Virginia. Castlewood Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wythe
2018, Wytheville, Wythe
Co., VA, Funeral
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Christina-Kaye-Blankenship-106056576
Christina Kaye Blankenship, June 23, 1971 - April 29, 2018, Virginia
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018
at the Barnett Funeral Home 325 Church St. Wytheville, Virginia, with Pastor
Alan Wilder officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 3, at Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, VA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Wytheville, Wythe
Co., VA, Obituary
http://www.highlandfuneralservice.com/obituary/christina-blankenship
Christina “Chrissy” Kaye Blankenship, age 46, passed
away Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was born June 23, 1971 in Wytheville.
She attended Sunny Hills Church.
She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandmother, Mildred Miller.
She is survived by her mother, Kaye Blankenship of Wytheville,
VA; sister, Lisa Blankenship Wright and Randal of Fort Chiswell, VA; nieces, Rebecca Wright
of Fort Chiswell, VA and Jessica Wright of Fort Chiswell, VA; nephew, Matthew
Wright and Cerisha of Wytheville, VA; great nieces, Chloe Wright, Claire Wright
and one on the way.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00
p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Barnett Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Wilder
officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, at
Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, VA.
2018, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - July 21, 2018
Danielle "Dani" Marie Reeves, age 25, of Wytheville, VA,
passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born July 16, 1993, in Park
Ridge, Illinois.
Dani was a loving mother and her children and family were her life.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Iva Jeanelle
Reeves; and cousin, Tyler Blankenship. She was joined in death by her infant
son, Wyatt Allen Reeves.
Survivors include two daughters, Riley Jane Grubb and Avery Grace
Reeves; parents, Ronald and Jen Reeves of Wytheville; brother, Josh Reeves of
Wytheville; three sisters, Amber and Tony Gravley of Wytheville, Alexandra and
Jarrett Prince of Marion, VA, and Jamie Reeves of Wytheville; maternal
grandmother, Patsy Luebke of Wytheville; uncle, George and Gina Santer and
their son, Anthony of Chicago, IL; and niece, Emily Catherine Gravley.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018, at
the Barnett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Community
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
The Bland County Messenger, (Marion, VA) - March 20, 2019
Helen Davidson "Granny" Etter, age 91, of Wytheville,
passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John
Adams and Eva Jane Lyons Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Jackson; and
brother, John A Davidson.
Granny is survived by her husband of 73 years, James
"Rab" Etter Sr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Danny Jackson,
of Wytheville, Sue and Melvin Cregger, of Wytheville; son, Jimmy Etter and
Kathy, of Wytheville; sister, Shirley Blankenship of Wytheville; brother and sister-in-law,
Richard and Julie Davidson, of Abingdon; five granddaughters, Carol, Melanie,
Jennifer, Jamie, and Jessica; nine great-grandchildren, and two great
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held 3 pm, Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Grubb
Funeral Home Chapel conducted by The Reverend George Hamm, interment followed
at the Berea Christian Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shirley D.
Blankenship – b.May1938 - Wytheville, VA: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYWD-RKL
Relatives -
Bobby Wayne Blankenship, Connie L. Blankenship, Robinette B. Blankenship,
Shirley D. Blankenship.
+2019, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Obituary
https://grubbfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/391/Jean-Blankenship/obituary.html#tribute-start
Jean Layne Blankenship, age 89, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. She was the daughter
of the late Joseph Ira and Ethel Mae Lindamood Layne.
Jean was a retired Pulaski
County School Teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William
David Blankenship and a
sister, Joyce Layne Simpkins.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Doris
Layne of Wytheville; niece and nephew, Damon and Rhonda Layne of Wytheville,
Danette and Brian Sherwood of Roanoke; great nieces, Megan Layne, Ashley Layne,
Morgan Layne, Chalee Juba; great-great niece, Laci Mae Lyons.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at
Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow in the Mt. Pleasant
Community Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
York
2019, Seaford, York
Co., VA, Obituary
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - May 28, 2019
Mary Georgalas, 86, passed away on May 25, 2019 in the presence of
loved ones while holding her daughter's hand. Mary was born on December 23,
1932 in Newport News to Harry and Ourania Handges where she spent her days roller skating up and down Washington Avenue. She had
since been a long-time resident of Seaford, Virginia, lovingly watching the sun
rise and set over Cabin Creek with her devoted husband.
Mary wed her childhood sweetheart, A. Jack Georgalas, on Christmas
Day, 1952. They were inseparable from the moment they met and shared a love
greater than no other. Together, they raised their four children, Suzanne,
Venisse, Jack, and Harry. They loved nothing more than being together, watching
their seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren run and play.
Together, the Handges and Georgalas families founded Saints
Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Mary and Jack continued their
families' legacy by being active members and one of the largest contributors to
their parish. Mary was also the co-founder of Tri-Cities Beverage which she and
her husband established in 1959.
Mary was beautiful inside and out; the epitome of a lady. Her
attention to detail came with ease in all she did. Her presence and personality
always lit up a room. She exuded poise and grace, and was admired by all who
were lucky enough to know her.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, A. Jack
Georgalas; children, Venisse Georgalas and Jack Georgalas; son-in-laws, Mike
Kokorelis and Richard Morton; grandchildren,
Zeus Blankenship, Colette & George Garofalis, Cassie
& Phi Lam, Mike & Kea Kokorelis, Diane & Bobby Pearce, Ashton &
Mark Ashe, and Taylor Georgalas; and ten great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 11:00 am
at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, with burial immediately
following at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. Amory Funeral Home,
Grafton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com