2008-2009 WV, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , WV, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com
Blankenship,
Earnest W. 58, 18Feb1950 - 05Aug2008, (72), WV-233-76-0070
Blankenship, Elvia
B. 75, 18Mar1932 - 24Feb2008, (72),
WV-235-56-7263
Blankenship,
Ethel L. 55, 17Feb1954 - 23Oct2009, (72), WV-235-82-0009
Blankenship,
Frances V. 70, 20Jun1938 - 03Feb2009, (72), WV-235-58-7438
Blankenship,
Harold J. 29, 04Nov1978 - 22Jan2008, (72), WV-235-19-5145
Blankenship,
Justin J. 31, 13Feb1978 - 27Sep2009, (72), WV-236-23-2431
Blankenship, Kane
P. 00, 08Sep2008 - 02Mar2009, (72),
WV-234-55-0578
Blankenship, Lola 73, 23Jul1935 - 17Sep2008, (72),
WV-235-86-6384
Blankenship,
Luther J. 46, 11Mar1962 - 24Dec2008, (72), WV-234-06-6273
Blankenship, Olive
L. 90, 08Jul1918 - 30Mar2009, (72),
WV-234-02-6216
Blankenship,
Phyllis 64, 01Sep1945 - 15Dec2009, (72), WV-234-74-4796
Blankenship,
Susie S. 87, 14Feb1922 - 13Aug2009, (72), WV-236-15-2315
Blankenship, Terry
W. 11, 07Jul1998 - 18Jul2009, (72),
WV-235-45-6682
Boone
+2008, Danville, Boone Co., WV, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - April 15, 2008
Carol Jean Blankenship Kirby, 70, of Danville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April
4, 2008, after a long illness and a courageous fight, with her family by her
side. She resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Darrell Searls
of Madison, who loved having her in their home. She attended Wharton Missionary
Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
and friend. She loved her family dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Kirby; and daughter,
Carol Ann Kirby; her parents, Mattie Chambers and Herbert Blankenship; and a brother, Larry Chambers.
She is survived by daughters, Patricia and Darrell Searls of
Madison, Charlene Linville of Winfield and fiancé Carl Means; sons, Randall and
Jill Kirby of Morrisvale, Dale and Tia Kirby of Madison, Michael and Rena Kirby
of Woodville; three brothers, Greg and Linda Chambers of Danville, Drannon and
Laura Chambers and Buell Chambers of Pleasant Lake, Ind.; special
ex-son-in-law, Scottie Linville; ten grandchildren, Christi Linville, Alicia
Lambert and husband James, Bridget and Christina Searls, Amanda Breeden and
husband Wesley, Meranda Kirby, Jordan Kirby, Dustin Kirby and fiancée Alicia,
Megan Kirby and Haylae Donevant; three great-grandchildren, Brett and Emily
Lambert and Aiden Breeden; special friend and sister-in-law, Helen Kirby; and
special aunt, Elsie Cooper.
The funeral service was Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Handley Funeral
Home, Danville, with the Rev. Darrell Searls, Allen Harvey and Luke Jowett
officiating. Burial followed in Danville Memorial Park, Danville.
[SSDI
15Sep1937 - 04Apr2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Low Gap, Boone Co.,
WV, Obituary
Coal Valley
News (Madison, WV) -
September 9, 2009
Carl Lee Frye, 54, of Low Gap, near Madison, died Thursday, Sept.
3, 2009. Born March 23, 1955, in Logan, he was the son of the late Floyd and
Spicie Sizemore Frye.
Carl was also preceded in death by two brothers Franklin Frye and
Edwin "Buck" Frye; and two sisters, Nancy Margaret and Juanita (Frye)
Brown. Mr. Frye was a self-employed computer technician.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Stanley
Stevenson of Hewett; son, Timothy Michael Frye of Tennessee; brothers and a
sister-in-law, James and Pat Frye of Low Gap and Ralph D. Frye of California;
sisters, Audrey D. Blankenship of North Carolina and Brenda Little of
Tennessee; grandsons, Timothy, Jordan, Brayden, Triston, and Bryce; and a
number of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held on Sept. 6 at Stevens Funeral Home,
Madison, with Stanley Stevenson officiating. Burial followed at Highland Memory
Gardens, Godby.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Nellis, Boone Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - January 11, 2008
Destiny Marie Caldwell- Blankenship, infant daughter of Erica Caldwell and Allen Blankenship of Nellis, was stillborn Jan. 8, 2008, in
Thomas Memorial Hospital, South
Charleston.
She was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Alfonso
and Amber Smith of Ridgeview, and George and Mabel Caldwell of Nellis; paternal
great-grandparents, William
"Bill" and Hilda Blankenship of Marmet.
Also surviving are brother, Austin of Nellis; maternal
grandparents, Dave and Evelyn Caldwell of Nellis; paternal grandparents, Tommy
and Brenda Lovings of Big Chimney, and Mike and Jackie Blankenship of Loudendale; paternal
great-grandparents, Gerling and Jeanette Hughey of Big Chimney; uncles, Roger
Smith of Charleston, Tony Caldwell of Charleston, Jonathan Smith of Nellis and Cordell Blankenship of Loudendale; and aunt, Cassie Blankenship of Loudendale.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Leonard Johnson
Funeral Home, Marmet, with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Burial will
follow in Kinder Cemetery, Brushton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Quinland, Boone Co.,
WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
November 20, 2009
Dorothy May Burns, 80, of Quinland, went home to be with her Lord
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. She was born April 14, 1929, at Weeksbury, Ky., and
was the daughter of the late Rev. Jim and Daisy Elizabeth Ramsey. She was also
preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul Eugene Burns; daughter,
Betty Ruth Burns; sisters, Grace
Blankenship and husband King, Helen Jarrell and husband Joe, Jackie McKinney; and brother,
Jimmy Ramsey.
Dorothy was a Christian and a member of Quinland Freewill Baptist
Church. She loved going to church, visiting friends, singing and being with her
family. The one thing she wanted more than anything was for her family and
friends to all be Christians so they could meet her in
heaven someday.
Remaining here to cherish her memory are daughters and son-in-laws,
Barbara and Arthur Nay of Quinland, and Nancy and Homer Parsley of Robinson;
son and daughter-in-law Walter and Robin Burns of Quinland; brother-in-law
Sennett McKinney of Quinland; grandchildren, Artie Nay and companion Missy Adkins,
Gene Burns and wife Valerie, Dakota Burns and Cheyenne Parsley; great-grandson
Jonathan Nay; and several nieces and a nephew.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Handley Funeral
Home, Danville, W.Va., with the Rev. Roger Vance and Sennett McKinney
officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens, Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Quinland, Boone Co.,
WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - June
20, 2009
Helen M. Ramsey Jarrell, 81, of Quinland, Boone County, died
Thursday, June 18, 2009, at her home. Born Sept. 12, 1927, in Betsy Lane, Ky.,
she was the daughter of the late Rev. Jim and Elizabeth Ramsey.
Mrs. Jarrell was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph
"Joe" Jarrell; sisters, Grace Blankenship and Jackie McKinney; and brother, James F. Ramsey. Helen
was the oldest member of Quinland Freewill Baptist and a former trustee.
Survivors include her son
and daughter-in-law, James David and Theresa Jarrell of Orange Park, Fla.;
daughter, Sheryl Jarrell of Quinland; sister, Dorothy Burns; grandchildren,
James D. (Misty) of Jacksonville, Fla., and Lisa (Darren) Graf of Orange Park,
Fla.; great-grandchildren, Daulton Jarrell, Deleany Jarrell, Jordyn Graf and
Michael Graf; brother-in-law, Sennett McKenney; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Stevens Funeral
Home, Madison, with Larry Halley officiating. Burial will follow in Family
Memorial Gardens, Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Braxton
2008, Sutton, Braxton Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - October 24, 2008
Norene Mae DePugh, 82, of Sutton died October 22, 2008, in Braxton
County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway. She was born June 30, 1926, in Glasgow and
was a daughter of the late Marshall and Celeste Patton Adkins.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, James Davis DePugh;
daughter, Delores DePugh; three sisters, Marcell Graham, Serena Gould and
Sharon Graham; and two brothers, Elza Adkins and Cameron Adkins. She was a
member of Little Laurel Baptist Church, Richwood, and attended Stump Chapel
Baptist Church, Tesla. Norene was a retired nursing assistant at Sacred Heart
Hospital, Richwood.
She is survived by two sons, James Davis DePugh and wife, Cindy, of
Craigsville and Danny DePugh and wife, Chris, of Vienna; three daughters, Brenda
Coffman and husband, Ronnie, of Little Birch, Sandra Little and husband, Mike,
of Cowen and Glenna Coffey and husband, Bob, of Richwood; one sister, Victoria Blankenship and husband, Marvin, of Cedar Grove; special great-granddaughter, Haley Bosely; 12
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and special caretaker, Nancy
Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25, at
Stump Chapel Baptist Church, Tesla, with the Rev. Larry Coffman officiating.
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Cedar Grove. Committal service will be
held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Virginia Chapel Church, Cedar Grove.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cabell
2008, Barboursville,
Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jan 08, 2008
Bobby L. Morris, 67, of Barboursville, W.Va., joined Heaven's Choir
on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the
Rev. Don McMellon. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock, W.Va.
He was born October 7, 1940, in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late
Joseph and Hazel Reynolds Morris. He was retired from Special Metals (INCO)
where he had 31 years of service. He was a member of Minerva Lodge #13
AF&AM Barboursville, whose members will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites.
Bob's passions in life were gospel music. He started singing at a very young
age with his family and continued singing with The Reynold's Family, The
Waymarks, and The Journeymen. Bob also loved fishing, family and his dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jeanette Blankenship Morris; one sister and brother-in-law,
Evelene and Herb Christian of Chesapeake, Ohio; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, James and Mary Lou of Milton, W.Va., and Billy and Darlene of
Ona, W.Va.; one sister-in-law, Marsha Poling and her husband Rick of
Barboursville; and his mother-in-law, Lucille Blankenship
of Barboursville; Sydney and Morgan Smith who brought many smiles to his face,
several nieces and nephews, and his best buddies, Bandit, Lacey and Misty.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Barboursville,
Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, May 17, 2008
David E. Rooper, 48, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the
Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. Funeral
services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Wallace
Funeral Home & Chapel by Dr. David Lemming. Burial will be in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens.
He was born December 27, 1959, in Huntington, W.Va., a son of
Lorene Cooper Rooper of Barboursville, and the late Rev. Jack Rooper. He was a
building maintenance mechanic with the Charleston Fire Department and was a
member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Marylee Robyn McCulloh Rooper, two sons
and daughters-in-law, Jason and Courtney Rooper of Ashland, Ky., and Scott and
Jessica Rooper of Huntington; two sisters, Becky Ferguson of Huntington and
Robin Ramey of South Point, Ohio; two brothers, Jack Rooper of Scott Depot,
W.Va., and Victor Rooper of Hurricane, W.Va.; his paternal grandmother, Reba
Rooper of Hurricane, W.Va.; two stepsons, Steven Ryan Lemaster of Pensocola,
Fla., and Gary Todd Blankenship of Barboursville; a step-grandson, Steven
Reese Lemaster; several aunts and uncles; and a special friend and caregiver,
Michelle Ramey.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - July 30, 2008
Karen Kaye Jordon Blankenship Hughart Mullins, 59, of Barboursville, died July 21, 2008,
at the St. Marys Hospital in Huntington,
following a short illness. Born Sept. 19, 1948, in Fayette County, she was the
daughter of Eula Cart Jordon of Martha, Ky., and the late Clarence Jordon Jr.
Karen also was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ann Davis.
Karen was a disabled Registered Nurse, having last work at the Raleigh Center
at Daniels. She was a graduate of the Ashland Community College in Ashland, Ky.
She had made her home in Barboursville for the past two years, and was of the
Baptist faith.
Surviving: her children, Jessie Lee Blankenship and wife, Syonia, of Ravencliff, William Clarence Blankenship and wife, Donna, of Glen Rogers, Kathryn Humphrey and husband, Norman, of Willow Wood, Ohio, Carlos Howard Blankenship of Barboursville and Amanda Saunders and husband, Jack, of Kenova; a stepson, Marshall Lee
Hughart and wife, Lisa, of South Point, Ohio; brothers, Timothy Jordon of
Martha, Ky., and Gary Dale George of Crab Orchard; sisters, Mary Kathryn Fain
of Lester, Tina McClung of Ohio, Barbara Davis of Saxon, Willa Jordon of
Lester, and Susie Keeton of Martha, Ky.; 16 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were July 26 at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in
Beckley with the Rev. Dale Birchfield officiating. Burial followed in the
Jordon Cemetery at Lester.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Barboursville,
Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 01, 2009
Patrick D. Lipscomb, 59, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away
Monday, March 30, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral
services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Henson Mortuary,
Barboursville, with Rev. Trent Eastman officiating. Interment follows at White
Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.
Rocky was born May 15, 1949, son of Glen Steele and Catherine
Miller Lipscomb of Barboursville. Rocky retired from Steel of WV, after 36
years of service. He was a graduate of Barboursville High School and Devry
Institute of Technology. A veteran of the U.S. Army from 1969 to1971, he served
his country in Vietnam as an artillery Sergeant. He loved to hunt and fish with
his friends and family.
Surviving Rocky are his wife, Donna Smith Lipscomb; two sons,
Brandon Lipscomb (Laura Weitner) of Huntington, and Justin Lipscomb of
Delaware, Ohio; a grandson, Lachlan Lipscomb of Delaware, Ohio; and two
brothers, Mike Lipscomb (Marsha) of Chapin, S.C., and Tracy Lipscomb (Bonnie)
of Barboursville. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to
Hospice of Huntington for the care given to Rocky. Pallbearers will be Jim Lee Blankenship, Patrick Blankenship,
Matt Ash, Myron Cazad, Kenny Pierson and Rick Cary.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Barboursville,
Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
The
Herald-Dispatch,
(Huntington, WV) - April 27, 2009
Ella Adkins Bartram, 79, passed from the loving arms of her
children and into the waiting arms of her beloved husband of 59 years, Leonard,
on April 25, 2009. She was born January 16, 1930, to the late Lucian and Emma
Adkins.
She was the devoted mother of Nova (Dale) Alberts, Joyce Jones, Ray
(Dreama) Bartram, Susie (David) Bias and Randall Bartram; adored grandmother of
Ginger (Pat) Blankenship , Amy Reynolds, Kara (Paul) Gibson, Kimberly (Reid) Kerr,
Kevin (Tricia) Jones, Sarah Jones, Sheila Bartram, Todd Call, Jeffrey Call,
Stephen (Rachel) Bias, Kelly (Robby) Skaggs and Warren and Philip Bartram;
loved great-grandmother of 23; and a great-great-grandmother of one; dear aunt
of Danny Adkins and Jones Ramsey; and a wonderful cousin of Barbara
"Sissybug" Shepard.
Today, she is celebrating in Heaven with those that went before
her: her parents; sisters and brother; her husband, Leonard Ray Bartram;
grandsons, Michael Bartram and Jason Jones; and great-grandson, Cody Skaggs.
She was a very special woman who had courage, strength and a generous and
loving heart. She will be missed for as long as the grass grows and the water
flows, forever and a day.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28,
2009, at Bowen Cemetery, by Elder Delmer Adkins. There will be no visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Barboursville,
Cabell Co., WV, Obituary,
Ronald Marion Grubbs, 62, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away
Monday, October 19, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Memorial service will
be 8 p.m. Wedneseday, October 21, 2009, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville. Mr.
Grubbs was born December 26, 1946, in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Clyde
and Irene Hodges Grubbs. He was a retired banker.
Surviving Mr. Grubbs are a daughter, Melissa Grubbs of Columbia,
S.C.; a son, Ronald Aaron Grubbs of Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Clyde Grubbs of
Huntington; a sister, Charlene
Grubbs Blankenship of Milton,
W.Va.; a grandson, Matthews Grubbs; and the mother of his children, Marsha
Adkins.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October
21, 2009, at Henson Mortuary.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Culloden, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - August 8, 2008
Minnie Lee Mynes,
77, of Culloden entered into rest on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Huntington Hospice House. She was born
on Jan. 1, 1931, to the late Lenard and Elsie Sanson Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland R. Mynes and
a brother, James Leslie
Blankenship.
She is survived by her two loving daughters, Donna Kay Glasko of
Culloden and Conna May Bird and her husband, Robinson, of Hurricane;
granddaughters, Amanda Nicole Johnson and her husband, Scott, of Hurricane and
Heather Dawn Glasko of Charleston; great-granddaughter, Allison Nicole Oxley of
Hurricane; sisters, Christine Edwards of St. Albans, Necil Stutler of New Haven; brothers, Harley "Harvey" Blankenship of St. Albans, Ronald Blankenship of Grafton, Ohio, and Gary Blankenship of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Chapman
Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor Stephen Neese and the Rev. Edwin Harper
officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Hurricane.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jan 27, 2008
Harold "Jason" Blankenship, 29, of Huntington, W.Va., son of Autho and Hazel Blankenship, passed away at home Wednesday, January 23,
2008. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at Johnson Tiller
Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Mar 06, 2008
Lowell L. Sharp, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday,
March 4, 2008, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at
noon Friday, March 7, 2008, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the
Rev. Phillip Bowen officiating. Entombment will follow.
He was born October 17, 1935, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a
son of the late Hazel Baumgardner Knight Corum. He was also preceded in death
by a stepfather, Frank Knight. Lowell served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He
retired from Pechiney Aluminum, Ravenswood, W.Va., after 43 years of
employment. He was a kind and generous person who helped anyone in need. He
will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Blankenship
of Lesage, W.Va., and Donna Bowman of Huntington; stepfather Edgar Corum of
Huntington; nephew Troy Knight and his wife Tricia of Ashland, Ky.; niece, Sherry Blankenship of Lesage and great-niece Maggie A. Knight
of Athalia, Ohio.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Mar 25, 2008
Orvel Breeding, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March
23, 2008, in Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, W.Va., with
Ministers Eddie Huston, Arnold Clary and Doctor Anthony Park officiating.
Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Kenova.
He was born October 7, 1923 in Lavalette, W.Va. He was preceded in
death by his beloved mother, Willie Lucas Breeding, along with one sister, Hope
Breeding and one brother, Bill Breeding. Orvel was saved in 1955 and he
preached the gospel at the Huntington City Mission and the Huntington Gospel
Chapel, of which he was a member. He retired from General Motors.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Rebecca Maynard
Breeding; two beloved sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Betty Breeding
of Rockwood, Mich., and Timothy and Lesa Breeding of South Point, Ohio; four
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one special granddaughter, Deneen
Miller, who loved her Papaw; two sisters, Ruth Bailey and Peggy Lawson; three
brothers, Woodrow Blankenship, Arthur
and Stewart Breeding; several nieces and nephews and a host of family.
Special thanks to Doctor Anthony Park, Doctor Ann Conjura and Doctor
Shawn Coffman and Darlene Edmonds. A special thanks to the nurses and the
Hospice House and his in-home caregivers, Tonya, Rhonda and Janice.
Those serving as pallbearers will be Barry Sullivan, Anthony Park,
Mike Love, Robert Miller, John Frasher and Kenny Quate. Acting as an honorary
pallbearer is Weymouth McNeely.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Mar 26, 2008
Marcella Hope Preece, 64, of Huntington, W.Va., left this life on
Sunday, March 23, 2008, the day we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. She was a 1963 graduate of Barboursville High School.
She is survived by her
mother, Louisa Adkins; three sisters, Pamela Blankenship,
Aletha Spears (Lee), Beverly Adkins (Bobby) and a brother, Gary Preece. Marcie,
as she was known to many, spent many years in what is now Huntington Health and
Rehabilitation Center. She was a kind-hearted and loving individual. She also
leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews as well as great-nieces, -nephews and
friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Wallace
Funeral Home, Barboursville, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville.
Burial will be in Marion Adkins Cemetery.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 01, 2008
Charles Robert Hartley, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington. Funeral
service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Beard Mortuary,
Huntington, with Pastor Frederick Kitchen officiating. Interment follows at
White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
He was born September 7, 1936, in Huntington, a son of the late
Clyde and Opal Riggs Hartley. Mr. Hartley was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and
retired from Artistech Chemicals after 40 years of employment. He was also a
member of the VFW Post 9738 and the American Legion Post 16, and the United
Steel Workers Local 721.
He is survived by one daughter, Deborah Jean Fogus of Huntington;
one grandson, Roland Lykins III; two granddaughters, Andrea Lykins and Crystal
Rice; one sister-in-law, Sue Davis; and brother-in-law, Paul Davis; special
friends Christine Blankenship of North Carolina, Marilyn Adkins of
Huntington, Ronald Kelley of Chesapeake, Ohio; and his dog, Blackie.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, May 03, 2008
Geneva Helen Jones, age 90, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away
Thursday, May 1, 2008. She was born January 28, 1918, in Logan, W.Va., the
youngest child of the late Ike and Nell Conley. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by four sisters, Lucille Rowe, Harriet Cook, Virginia
Dillon and Theodora Hall; two brothers, Arthur Conley and Lawrence Houck; her
husband, Stanley Earl Jones; daughter Theodora "Teddy" Beadles; son
Harold Bruce Jones and grandson Jason Wesley Jones.
She is survived by daughter Sharon Nell Boyer; sons Charles E. and
wife Patricia A. Jones, Richard Conley Jones, David Lawrence and wife Linda L.
Jones; step-daughters Mary Johnson and Carolyn Blankenship;
14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident of
West Virginia and very proud of it. Mom's favorite phrase upon meeting visitors
from another state was, "What do you think of MY BEAUTIFUL WEST
VIRGINIA?" Then she would quickly interject, "And don't you say
anything bad about my West Virginia." She was a wonderful caring mother.
She was much loved by and will forever live in the hearts of her children,
grandchildren and all who knew her. She was a member of the Eastern Star and
the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reger
Funeral Chapel by Dr. Bob Ray. Burial will follow at Forest Memorial Park,
Milton, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Aug 21, 2008
Richard Audley Blankenship, 89, formerly of Huntington, husband of Virginia Breitenstein
Blankenship, died Monday at
his Rocky River, Ohio, home. He retied from Davis Wholesale/Fox Grocery. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington.
Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Crook Chapel Church.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Sep 30, 2008
Ruby K. Camp, 90, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the
Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Services will be conducted 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum,
Barboursville, W.Va., with Pastor Richard Sexton officiating.
She was born March 14, 1918, in Pikeville, Ky., a daughter of the
late Harley Hamilton and Alma Blankenship
Hamilton Mielke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Camp,
two brothers, Ezra and Oscar Hamilton, and one sister, Irene Billingsley.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Essie
Mae Keister of Florida, and Larry and Brenda Camp of Huntington; four
grandchildren, Jared Camp, Sarah Barrett, Chris Keister and Eric Keister; and
eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Oct 03, 2008
Henry L. Baldwin, 68, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Wednesday,
October 1, 2008, at St. Marys Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services will
be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in
Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington.
He was born March 18, 1940, in South Williamson, W.Va., a son of
the late Herman Jackson and Augusta Rice Baldwin. He was a former foreman at
Duncan Box Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
step-son, Gregory L. Baldwin; four brothers Chester, Herbert, Eugene and Thomas
Baldwin; and three sisters, Caroline Baldwin, Lola Mae Morris and Eleanor
Chafin.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry
"Hank" Baldwin Jr. and his wife Denise Baldwin of Salt Rock, W.Va.,
Shawn and Randi Baldwin of Ashland, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Angela and
Steve Frechette of Salisbury, Mass.; five grandchildren Heather Edwards of Salt
Rock, Ashley Baldwin and Abigail Baldwin, both of Ashland, Kimberly Holley of
Huntington and Jacob Lyons of Salisbury, Mass.; three great-grandchildren
Ciera, Haley and Damion Smith; four brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Sally
Baldwin of Apache Junction, Ariz., James and Gail Baldwin of Columbus, Ohio,
Charley and Glenda Baldwin of Lancaster, Ohio and Fred and Donna Baldwin of
Delbarton, W.Va.; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Jose Reynolds of Hardy,
Ky., Lula Fay and George
Blankenship of Point Pleasant,
W.Va., and Augusta Fay Barton of Gallipolis, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Mae
Baldwin and Penny Baldwin, both of Saginaw, Mich., and Linda Baldwin of Mt.
Vernon, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Glen Morris of Winchester, Ky., and several
nieces and nephews.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Nov 09, 2008
Robert Fred Sharp, 51, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Friday,
November 7, 2008, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday , November 11, 2008, at
the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Darell Hager. Burial will follow in the Maple
Hill Section of Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Fred was born on April 7, 1957,
in Huntington, W.Va., a son of the late Robert A. and Sylvia Rowe Sharp. His
son, Michael Shane Sharp and a brother, Dewey Sharp, also preceded him in
death.
He is survived by his wife, Lana Midkiff Sharp; two sons, Shawn( Sherry) Sharp, Joe Sharp; and two daughters, Mendy
Sharp and Tommy Meadows and Brooklynn Sharp, all of Huntington. In addition,
two brothers, Brad (Mary) Sharp of Lavalette, W.Va., and Richard Bo Clark of
Milton, W.Va.; and his mother-in-law, Peggy Messinger Pyles of Huntington;
grandkids, Cory, Cody, Clayton (baby), Callie and Chloe Sharp, all of
Huntington. Special friends, D.D. St. Clair, Dave Chaffin, Vincent Myers,
Phillip Hager, Josh Riggs, Paul Wiley, Mikey Young, Tanner Arms, Brandon Blankenship, and Mike and Ralph Johnson, all of
Huntington. A special sister-in-law, Sherry Lyell of Barboursville, W.Va., also
survives him.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Nov 20, 2008
J. Timothy "Tim" Poore, 63, of Huntington, W.Va., passed
away suddenly on November 16, 2008, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, surrounded
by loved ones to whom he devoted his life. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. on Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church, where he was a member, with The
Rev. John D. Stonesifer officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery,
Huntington.
Tim was born September 13, 1945, in Williamson, W.Va., a son of the
late Joseph W. Poore and Sue
Blankenship Poore Staker and
Judge Robert J. Staker of Huntington. He was the loving husband of Sandy Poore
to whom he was married for forty-two years. He is survived by two daughters and
one son-in-law, Julie and Cary Hatfield of Forest Hills, Kentucky and Amy Poore
of Charlotte, North Carolina; two special granddaughters Alexandra and Madison,
for whom he was their best buddy; a brother, Seth Staker of Charleston, W.Va.;
"brothers" Jim and Bill Montgomery of Florida; and numerous other
relatives, friends, and co-workers. He would not want us to forget to mention
his family pets Daisy, Molly, Cooper and Mickey.
He was a graduate of Williamson High School, Marshall University,
and North Carolina Central University School of Law. He was a member of the
U.S. Naval Reserve and served in the U.S. Air Force as an Aircraft Control and
Warning Operator before pursuing studies for a career in law. A member of state
and local bar associations, he was in private law practice, served as Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney of Mingo County, and City Attorney for Williamson, W.Va.
He was currently an attorney with the WV Department of Transportation, Division
of Highways, Legal Division. Professionally he lived
his belief that the law should be a gentlemen's practice. Tim was a gentle,
caring, and giving man who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved
him. May he find peace, love, and warmth in God's care.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Nov 30, 2008
Georgie Scott Brown departed this life November 28, 2008, looking
forward to a grand reunion in Heaven. She is the widow of Clarence Brown, whom
she shared 55 years of marriage before his passing in May 2002. From this union
there were three children, Patty Gale Maynard-Perry, David Clarence and Virginia "Ginny" Merle Blankenship. Georgie was born September 7, 1922 to the
late Julius and Polly "Sissy" Hatfield Scott of Hardy, Kentucky. In
addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her son, David
Clarence Brown; a son-in-law, James C. Maynard; a great granddaughter, Whitlee
Brooke Terrill; and a step-great grandson, Jeremy Allen Maynard; brothers,
Erman, Pete, Sherman, Charley, John B. and Bankie H.; and sisters, Maudie Jane
Stanley and Marry Magdalene Blackburn.
She is survived by her daughters, a son-in-law Ermil Dale Perry;
grandchildren, Pamela Gale Mann and husband Joshua, Deborah Lynn Terrill and
Fiance Berry A. Preece, Jared
Adam Blankenship, Joseph Austin Blankenship and four great- grandchildren Christopher
S. Nelson, Courtney Gale Nelson, Brandon K. Elliott and Alexis Lynn Terrill;
step grandchildren, Jeffrey (Michelle) Maynard, Sharon Maynard, Darrell
Maynard, Renick "Ric" Perry, A. Scott (Missy) Perry and great-grandchildren,
Amen Alan Perry, Renick "Ren" Perry, Savannah Grace Perry, Nicholas
Owen Perry, James Curtis "J.C." and Justin Jarett Maynard; one sister
Virginia Fern Brown; a very special sister-in-law Muriel Salyers; a
brother-in-law Alvis (Leona) Brown; sisters-in-law Louise Brown and Gladys
Brown and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Also a very special person,
Kristian Carol Crum, who became a very important part of her life during her
extended illness
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Dec 02, 2008
The Hon. Robert J. Staker, 83, of Huntington, husband of Sue Blankenship Staker, died Sunday at Heartland of
Riverview, South Point, Ohio. He was the retired Senior Judge of the U.S.
Southern District Court. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Enslow Park
Presbyterian Church, Huntington; burial at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - December 2, 2008
The Honorable Robert J. Staker, Federal Judge, 83, of Huntington,
formerly of Williamson, went to be with his Lord Sunday, November 30, 2008, at
Heartland of Riverview, South Point,
Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, at
Enslow Park Presbyterian Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Monty
Brown officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Judge Staker was born February 14, 1925, at Kermit, and was a son
of the late Frederick G. Staker Sr., and Nada Frazier Staker. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, J. Timothy Poore; and his three
brothers, Fred G. Staker Jr., Dr, Norman Staker and Zane Grey Staker.
Judge Staker served his country in the U. S. Navy. Judge Staker
attended both Marshall University and West Virginia University and received his
law degree from West Virginia College of Law in 1952. Judge Staker committed
himself to serving the people of West Virginia as a member of the legal
profession. He practiced law in Williamson, WV from 1952 until 1968. He served
as prosecuting attorney for Mingo County and served as judge of the Circuit
Court of Mingo County from 1969 until 1979, when he assumed the office as judge
of the United States District Court of the Southern District of West Virginia
in Huntington, appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979. He continued his
career by becoming a senior judge on January 1, 1995, and continued as senior
judge until his retirement in 2005.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sue Blankenship Staker; a son, Donald Seth Staker of Charleston;
a brother, Donald (Patsy) Staker of Huntington; sister, Virginia Chrisman of
Mountain View, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Sandy Poore of Huntington; two
granddaughters, Julie (Cary Lee) Hatfield of Williamson and Amy Poore of
Charlotte, N.C.; and two great-granddaughters, Alexandra Poore and Madison
Hatfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Dec 11, 2008
Karlene S. Blankenship, 71, of Huntington, wife of Charles Blankenship,
died Tuesday at St. Mary's Medical Center. She retired from ACF Industries. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home.
There are no funeral services scheduled.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Dec 12, 2008
Karlene S. Blankenship, 71, of Huntington, W.Va., wife of Charles "Chuck" Blankenship, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at
St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to
the late Carl and Natalie Snyder Spohn. She was retired from ACF Industries.
She was an avid bowler and belonged to the American Bowling Congress. She
graduated from Huntington High School and Marshall University.
In addition to her husband Chuck, she is survived by four children and their spouses, Steve and Cindy
Blankenship of San Antonio,
Texas, Jeff and Sandy Blankenship
of Sugarland, Texas, Lori Anderson of Huntington and David and Kathy
Blankenship of Houston, Texas;
nine grandchildren, Clayton and Nathan Blankenship,
Kayla Blankenship, Kim Lopez, Joshua and his wife Heather
Vergenz, Jeremy Vergenz, Eric Messersmith, Charlie and Kathryn Blankenship; one brother, Tom and his wife Carolyn
Spohn of West Jefferson, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Dec 19, 2008
Audrey Wendell Adkins, 76, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with
the Lord Wednesday, December 17, 2008. She was born May 9, 1932, in Huntington,
a daughter of the late James Henry Ratcliff and Charity Marie Lewis Ratcliff.
Three sisters, Haddie Ratcliff, Omie Barker and Ted Elkins, also preceded her
in death, along with one brother, Buck Ratcliff and one half brother,
Willie Davis. Audrey was a retired nurse's aide and attended Crossroads Baptist
Church and Lavalette Baptist Church. She loved reading the Bible, enjoyed
cooking and cherished her time with her family.
Survivors include her loving
husband, John Adkins; six daughters, Kay Kennedy of Huntington, Linda Miller of
Atlanta, Ga., Frances Hall and husband Jim of Huntington, Janet Blankenship and husband Eddie of
Wayne, W.Va., Marsha Seigle and husband Alden of Prichard, W.Va., and Kathy
Bais and husband Keith of Huntington; four sons, Jerry Browning of Huntington,
Greg Adkins and wife Karen of Wayne, Johnny Adkins and wife Susan, and Okie
Adkins and wife Debbie, all of Huntington. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren,
including special granddaughter Renee Kennedy of Huntington; 14
great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl Ratcliff and wife Patty of Huntington;
special friends from Hospice and the St. Mary's Home Health team, and friends
and neighbors too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Tiller
Funeral Home, Wayne, with Elder Jimmy Lester officiating. Burial will follow at
Bowen Cemetery, Beech Fork.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Woodrow W. Blankenship, 90, of Lavalette, WV, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, at
the Huntington Veterans Affairs Hospital. He was born February 20, 1918, in
Wayne County, a son of the late Enoch and Willa Lucas Blankenship.
He was a retired carpenter for the VA Medical Center in Huntington,
and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of
the Truth Independent Baptist Church, and was also a member of Wayne Masonic
Lodge No. 18, AF & AM, Royal Arch Mason, Knights Templar Commandry No. 9 in
Huntington, and VFW Post 1064 in Huntington.
Two brothers, Orville Breeding and Bill Breeding, and a sister,
Hope Breeding, also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife,
Phyllis Sifford Blankenship; two daughters,
Bev Burgess and husband Rick, and Aurellia Smith and husband Roger, all of Lavalette, WV; two sisters, Ruth Bailey of Huntington, WV, and Peggy Colley of Toledo,
OH; two brothers, Arthur Breeding and wife Gladys of South Point, OH, and Stewart
Breeding and wife Jettie of Huntington, WV; four grandchildren, Amanda Burgess
of Beckley, WV, Rachel Merritt and husband Isaiah, Alex Smith, and Jacob Smith,
all of Lavalette, WV; and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Rose Merritt.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm, Tuesday, November 11,
2008, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, WV, by Brother Roger Smith. Burial
will follow at Mays Cemetery at Lavalette. Pat Kizzee will be an honorary
pallbearer. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.
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2008, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - December 21, 2008
Mrs. Christine M. Hermance, 59, of Huntington, died Thursday,
December 18, 2008 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington after
a long, courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Hermance was born May 3, 1949 in
Hudson, Ny. to the late Paul
and Julia Rollins.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Gordon Hermance,
three daughters Sabrina
Blankenship, Melissa (Kyle)
Newman, Nichole Hermance and a special friend John Williams; two
granddaughters, Natashia (Michael) Hanshaw and Torrie Leah Blankenship ; sister, Joan McMann; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and
Ellie Hermance; brother-in-law, Willis VanAlphan; numerous nieces, nephews,
great nieces and great nephews. She loved her children and her granddaughters
very much.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hermance will be Monday, December 22,
2008, at 11a.m. at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with Arnold Sullivan officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Feb 18, 2009
Odey Crabtree went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2009. He was
born on May 18, 1936 in Huntington, W.Va., Odey gained fame as a country
western singer starring in The Saturday Nite Jamboree and Hayloft Time with his
sister Retha. He appeared in many TV and radio shows in the Tri-State area for
over 20 years. Odey moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1970. He and his wife, Helen
owned and operated Mark VII Advertising and First Video Productions.
Odey was preceded in death by his father, George B. Crabtree and
mother Rosa Sansom Crabtree, and sister Theldia Blankenship. Odey is survived by his loving wife Helen
Clark Crabtree, son Mark and wife Susan, son Brad and wife Berta and
grandchildren Brandon, Indy and Bethany, and sisters, Esta Spears and Retha
Neale and husband Jay, and brothers-in-law Marlin Clark of West Virginia and
Kenneth Clark and wife Beverly of Texas.
Funeral service will be held noon, February 19, 2009, at Sunset
Funeral Home, San Antonio, Texas.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, May 22, 2009
Betty Jo Weller Goodall, 84, of Huntington, W.Va., died Tuesday,
May 19, 2009, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral
services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, by Dr. Paul D. Russell, at
Klingel Carpenter Mortuary. Interment will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
Betty Jo was born March 31, 1925, in Huntington, daughter of the
late Arthur Camden and Addah Glotfelty Weller. In addition to her parents, she
is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Goodall, two brothers, Richard
A. Weller and Robert M. Weller and two stepsons, Robert and Mickey Goodall.
She retired from Martha White Foods as office manager in 1983.
Betty Jo was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1946, where
she served on various committees through the years. She was a volunteer at the
Cabell County Library, assisting with the semi-annual book sales. She was a
member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for many years.
Survivors include two nieces, Janice (James) Blankenship of Florida, Frances (Leroy) Bennett of
Athens, Ohio; two nephews, Michael (Lindy) Weller of Grayson, Ky., Joseph
(Shirley) Weller of Washington; a step-daughter, Dorothy Gibson of California;
several great-nephews and a great-niece. She was loved by her church family and
very special longtime friends, Karen and Fred Alexander, Donna and Dennis
Brumfield and Myrtle Mancini.
She was blessed with excellent caregivers, Evelyn Skeens, Ruby
Davis, Millie Christian and Pauline Bradbury, nurses and staff of Hospice and
several close neighbors. She will be missed by all who knew her.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jun 03, 2009
Blankenship, Linda
Millard J. Deweese, 41, of, Huntington, W.Va., died Friday, May 29,
2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center. A memorial service will be conducted 6 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 2009, at the American Legion Post 177, 6024 Route 60 E, Huntington,
and also at 1 p.m. Sunday June 7, 2009, at the Ayers Cemetery, Smithville,
W.Va.
Millard was born June 3, 1967, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a son of
Millard A. Deweese of Washburn, W.Va., and the late Edith L. Ayers Deweese. He
was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving in Desert Storm. He was preceded in
death by one brother Eber H. Deem.
Additional survivors include his wife Christine Deweese of
Scottown, Ohio; one daughter, Josephine Spears of Huntington; two sons, Millard
Deweese of Huntington and Michael Deweese of Chesapeake, Ohio; two sisters,
Pamela Tichnell of Washburn, W.Va., and Teresa True of Little River, S.C.;
three brothers, Mark R. and Gary D. Deem, both of Huntington and Bryan R. Deem
of Nashville, Tenn.; and his mother-in-law, Linda Blankenship
of Huntington.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Oct 07, 2009
Willia M. Blankenship, 68, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of Samuel Blankenship, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical
Center, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at
the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor
Bill Blankenship. Burial will
follow in Wheeler Cemetery, Blaine, Ky.
She was born December 2, 1940, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter
of the late Walter and Lucille Wheeler Thompson. She was a very loving mother
that enjoyed puzzles and her two dogs, Sniffles and Jack, and was an avid
bowler and camper. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in
death by a son, Doug
Blankenship, a sister, Phyllis
Vincent and a great-aunt Nola Abrams.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Shanna Blankenship of Huntington and Pete Moore of Ohio; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Brad Tressler of Ashland, Ky., and Samantha and Mark Ash of Huntington; five grandchildren, Chris Hatten and
his wife Donna, Samuel Ash, Candis
Blankenship, Alexis Moore and
Brandy Moore; a great-grandson, Trey Blankenship; a
special niece, Sue Venoy and a special friend, Noah Salyers.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary,
http://news.herald-dispatch.com
Irma I. Blankenship,
83, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009, in King's
Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Ridgelawn Memorial Park Chapel, Huntington, where burial will follow.
She was born October 4, 1926, in Anna, Ill., a daughter of the late
John and Lydia Trees Haire. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Blankenship; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Manus; and two
brothers, Jesse D. Haire and Arthur L. Haire. She was a member of Highlawn
Church of Christ and was employed by Chapman Printing Company of Huntington
from 1979 until her retirement in May, 2009.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet
Jarrell of Chesapeake, Ohio and Ann Reynolds and
her husband Craig of Rocky Mount, N.C.; one son, Charlie Blankenship and his wife Joni of Hurricane, W.Va.; three sisters, Vera
Colboth, Maye Stout and Faye Eaves, all of Illinois; three brothers, Charles
Haire, John Haire and Lowell Haire, all of Illilnois; five grandchildren, Dr.
Matthew LeMaster, DO, of Brideport, W.Va., Brian LeMaster of Greenville, N.C.,
Justin Reynolds of Greenville, N.C. and Ryan and Seth Jarrell of Chesapeake,
Ohio; and two great- granddaughters, Lydia LeMaster and Katelyn Reynolds.
Friends may call from 1:15 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the cemetery
chapel. Beard Mortuary, Huntington is in charge of arrangements.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary,
http://news.herald-dispatch.com
Hobert Asbury, 91, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday,
December 14, 2009, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Wallace
Funeral Home & Chapel by Pastor Paul Holton and Pastor Ralph Houck.
Entombment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens Christus Mausoleum.
He was born February 11, 1918, in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the
late Charley and Virginia Jackson Asbury. He retired from Tri-State Transit
Authority, was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was a veteran of World
War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by one grandson,
Carlton Lee Asbury II, three brothers, Glen, Fred and J.B. Asbury, and one
sister, Ilva Merritt.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred Blankenship Asbury; one daughter, Vickie Parsons and her
husband Doug of Loxahatchee, Florida; one son, Carlton Lee Asbury and his wife
Sherry of Ona, W.Va.; one sister, Jewell Breeding of Charleston, W.Va.; one
brother, Clyde (Lenore) Asbury of Huntington, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Cameron
Simmons, Todd Simmons, Tiffani (Kevin) McElwain, Jonathan (Cassie) Asbury,
Donald Parsons and Amanda (Bill) Ulrich; and six great-grandchildren, Brittany
Simmons, Aaron McElwain, Samuel McElwain, Jake Asbury, Christian Ulrich and
Zachary Ulrich.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Ona, Cabell Co., WV,
Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Nov 30, 2008
Margaret Lois Stutler, 67, of Ona, died Friday, November 28, 2008,
at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Monday, December 1, 2008 at Henson Mortuary, with Rev. Donald Wheeler
officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Garden, Barboursville.
She was born December 8, 1940, Lesage, W.Va., the daughter of the
late Charles and Carrie Berry Crawford. She was preceded by her husband,
Carroll Stutler (1998); son, Charles Stutler (1991) and brothers, Joe (Doby)
Crawford, Jimmy Crawford and Teddy Crawford.
She is survived by a sister and best friend, Peggy and Gary
Willisch, Huntington; two brothers, Clyde Crawford, Barboursville, and Kenny
Berry, Florida; granddaughter, Amanda Devaney, Huntington; niece, Carrie (Doug) Blankenship, Barboursville;
two nephews, Richard Pack, Huntington, and Robert Pack, Huntington.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Ona, Cabell Co., WV,
Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, May 14, 2009
Danny Gail VanNatter, 60, of Ona, W.Va., passed away May 12, 2009
at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Friday, May 15 2009, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by
Bishop Tony Edmonds. Burial will be in the VanNatter Family Cemetery, Ona,
W.Va.
He was born August 26, 1948 in Madison, W.Va., a son of the late
Thomas Edward and Mamie Ethel Cooper VanNatter. He was preceded in death by one
son, Thomas Roy VanNatter; two brothers, Thomas Dewain and Herman Elwood
VanNatter; and one sister, Ilene Ann Adkins.
He was a member of the West Virginia Lincoln, Boone and Logan
Genealogical Society. After his retirement from General Motors, he dedicated
his life to genealogy and his farm, which is registered with the West Virginia
Department of Agriculture Premise/Farm Identification Program.
He is survived by his wife, Billye Jo Cook VanNatter; two sons, Gary Douglas Blankenship, of Lakeland, Fla., and Danny Dewain
VanNatter, of Ona, W.Va.; special grandson, who he raised as a son, Thomas Roy
VanNatter II; two sisters, Marlene Adkins, of Chapmanville, W.Va., and Linda
Woodrum, of Leet, W.Va.; three brothers, Rexal VanNatter and Edward VanNatter,
both of Wyandotte Mich., and Ernest VanNatter, of Milton, W.Va.; and 11
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Ona, Cabell Co., WV,
Obituary,
http://news.herald-dispatch.com
Sarah "Marie" Gifford Eich, 94, of Ona, W.Va., left her
earthly home, Saturday November 7, 2009, at Midland Meadows Senior Living.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at
Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., with the Rev. Caudle Adkins officiating.
Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.
She was born January 8, 1915, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter
of the late James Samuel and Dora Almedia Hazelett Tooley. Others preceding her
in death were two husbands, Clarence Elmer Gifford Jr., and James A. Eich; four
sisters, Edna Mannon, Mabel
Blankenship, Faye McClain and
Ocie "Jackie" Legg; two brothers, Luther Tooley and Robert Tooley;
and a stepsister, Mamie Miller. Marie was a member of the Rock of Ages United
Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir, and with different
quartets. She enjoyed crafts, hunting, and fishing. She was a former employee
of Huntington Manufacturing and the Deputy Assessor for Cabell County Tax
Department.
Survivors include two sisters, Harriet Matthews and Norma Lee
Harrison, both of Huntington; a brother, James T. Tooley of Huntington;
step-son Gareth Eich and his wife Deborah of St. Petersburg, Fla.;
step-daughter Diane Sweet and her husband Rick of The Woodlands, Texas; and
several nieces and nephews, including her caregivers, James and Donna Mannon of
Barboursville, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Lesage, Cabell Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jun 14, 2008
Arnold "Peanut" Hardesty, 85, of Lesage, W.Va., passed
away at his home on June 9, 2008. He was born January 23, 1923, to the late
Ollie and Calvin Hardesty.
He is survived by Vivian Hardesty and three daughters, Jean (Ron)
McComas, Sue (late Jim) Spence and Linda (Perk) Dailey; six grandchildren,
Alicia Smith, Steve Dailey, Jamie Donsbach, Stephanie Blankenship, Ronda Woodrum and Nicole Whitt; and nine
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Carl, Tom,
Donald, Harley, Willie and Charlie; and five sisters, Gladys, Hilda, Sophia
Jesse and Ines.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14,
2008, at Union Ridge Cemetery by Rev. Buddy Mills. Military graveside rites
will be conducted by American Legion Post 139, Milton, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Salt Rock, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jul 15, 2008
Dahlia A. White, 89, of Salt Rock, W.Va., passed away Monday, July
14, 2008, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., with Rev.
Brian Wray officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Barboursville, W.Va.
She was born June 12, 1919, in Putnam County, West Virginia, a
daughter of the late Leftridge and Ida Mae Lawson Beckett. Also preceding her
in death was her husband of 61 years, E. Blackburn White; two brothers, Sherman
Beckett and Billy Beckett; and a sister, Esther Brown. She was a member of
Highlawn Baptist Church and worked with crippled children at the former Morris
Memorial Hospital and Huntington Orthopedic Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Blankenship
of Salt Rock, W.Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Rita White of Little
Rock, Ark.; four granddaughters, Sheri Legg and her husband Bobby of
Huntington, W.Va., Cheryl Kane and her husband Jim of Salt Rock, W.Va., and
Shelly White and Cassie White, both of Arkansas; four great-granddaughters in
Arkansas, Rebecca, Nicole, Gracie and Chloe; a great-granddaughter, Rebecca
Legg of Huntington, W.Va.; and three great-grandsons, Jonathan Legg of
Huntington, W.Va., and Alex and Andrew Kane, both of Salt Rock, W.Va. The
family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for their care and ask that
donations be made to Hospice of Huntington in her name.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cabell Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Irma
I. 83, 04Oct1926 - 08Nov2009, Huntington,
Cabell, WV, IL-343-22-1394
Blankenship,
Karlene S. 71, 03Feb1937 - 09Dec2008 Huntington, Cabell, WV, WV-233-56-6981
Blankenship,
Willia M. 68, 02Dec1940 - 05Oct2009, Huntington, Cabell, WV, OH-283-36-5265
Calhoun
2008, Bigbend, Calhoun
Co., WV, Obituary
Anna Mae Cogar Parsons, 71, of Big Bend, died Wednesday, May 21,
2008, at her home.
She was born in
Grantsville, the daughter of the late Willie and Ruth Smith Cogar. She was a retired employee of the Calhoun
County clerk’s office, where she had worked since 1979 and continued to work
part time.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary Radcliff of Big Bend; two sisters,
Phyllis Richards of Grantsville and Dorothy Jean Burrows of Richfield, Ohio;
one granddaughter, Deavin A. Butler; one grandson, James Forrest Blankenship II; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Butler;
15 nephews; and 16 nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Berlon Parsons; one son,
David Parsons; one daughter, Rebecca Parsons; one sister, Violet Parsons; and
one grandson, Benjamin
Blankenship.
Services were scheduled Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Stump Funeral Home,
Grantsville, with Rev. Mike Kerby officiating, and burial in Hunt Cemetery, Big
Bend.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Grantsville, Calhoun
Co., WV, Obituary
Loranza G. “Jack” Pitts, Jr., 82, of Grantsville, died Saturday,
Feb. 9, 2008, at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born at West Union, the
son of the late Loranza G. Pitts, Sr., and Ortha Lea Cain Pitts. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and
Korean War and retired after 36 years with Hope Gas Co. He attended First
Baptist Church, Grantsville.
Surviving are one daughter, Jackie Blankenship
and husband Ron of Grantsville; two sons, Rick M. Pitts
and wife Sharon and B.K. Pitts and wife Melissa, all of Grantsville; seven
grandchildren, Paige Toney, Cam
Blankenship, Ashley Pitts,
Dylan Baker, Brandon Baker, Tyler Walling and Brianna Pitts; two
great-grandchildren, Bradyn and Alexis Toney; and two sisters, Margarete Dykman
of Virginia and Ortha L. Blackrun of North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Glenna L. Hardman
Pitts, on Dec. 30, 2005; one sister, Gladys Pitts; and two brothers, Don Pitts
and Barry Pitts.
Services were held at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville, with
Pastor Bill Law officiating. Burial was in Collins Community Cemetery, Stumptown.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Grantsville, Calhoun
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/502088.html
Loranza G. “Jack” Pitts Jr., 82, of Grantsville departed this life
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Charleston Area Medical Center. Jack was born
July 14, 1925, in West Union, the son of the late Loranza G. Pitts Sr. and
Orpha Lea Cain Pitts.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict and
retired from Hope Gas Co. after 36 years. He loved woodworking, was known as
Mr. Fix-it and attended the Grantsville First Baptist Church. Jack married his
wife, Glenna L. Hardman Pitts, on Nov. 11, 1947.
He is survived by his daughter, Jackie (Ron) Blankenship; two sons, Rick M. (Sharon) Pitts and B.K. (Melissa) Pitts, all of
Grantsville; seven grandchildren, Paige Toney, Cam Blankenship, Ashley Pitts, Dylan Baker, Brandon Baker,
Tyler Walling and Brianna Pitts; three great-grandchildren, Bradyn and Alexis
Toney and Sophia Beam; and two sisters, Margarete Dykman of Virginia and Ortha
L. Blackmur of North Carolina.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife,
Glenna, on Dec. 30, 2005, and his three siblings, Gladys, Don and Barry Pitts.
Funeral services will be noon Tuesday at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc.,
Glenville, with Pastor Bill Law officiating. Burial will follow in the Collins
Community Cemetery, Stumptown, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Grantsville, Calhoun
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/501846.html
Michael Earl McCartney, 58, died Feb. 1, 2008, in Cleveland Clinic,
Cleveland, Ohio, after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 22, 1949, in
Pittsburgh, Pa., son of the late Col. Loren “Buck” McCartney and Georgia Pearl
Stalnaker McCartney Burke. He graduated from Glenville High School and
Glenville State College, where he was president of the Tau Kappa Epsilon
fraternity. He was a former Marine and served with the 305th Army Reserves.
Michael was a retired school teacher, having taught at Calhoun
County High School for 31 years. He was a football and wrestling coach and
served as faculty senate president. He was president of the midget league
football and wrestling programs in Calhoun County. He was a former city council
member. Michael was a member of the First Baptist Church, Grantsville, and a
Sunday school teacher. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 40 and member of the
Society of the Sons of the Revolution. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, boating,
horticulture and playing pinochle with his cousins, Ed Robinson, Sull McCartney
Jr., Rusty Engle and Jim Mahaney. He loved singing with his friends.
He is survived by his mother, who resided with him; his wife of 28
years, Patsy Gherke McCartney; daughter, Carri Leann Catapano of Columbus,
Ohio; sons, Eric Michael McCartney of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Travis Shane
McCartney and his fiance, Kelli Williams, of Lexington Park, Md.; and grandson,
Michael Ian Catapano. Also surviving are two brothers, Patrick McCartney
(Kitty) of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Kevin “Terry” McCartney (Anna) of Alliance,
Ohio; and sister, Kathleen Gilbert (Tom) of Eldersburg, Md. He loved his
extended family and was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ardene Gherke.
He is survived by his extended family, mother-in-law, Marge Gherke;
brother-in-law, Ronald (Sheila) Gherke; and sisters-in-law, Terry (Rick) Blankenship, Debbie (Rick) Richards, Carol (Mark)
Barr, Brenda (Bob) Bush and Janet Gherke. Also surviving are several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Stump Funeral Home in
Grantsville. The officiating ministers will be Tim Davis and Patrick McCartney.
Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery at Grantsville with military
graveside rites.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
2009, Clay, Clay Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
September 6, 2009
Helen Hazel Flinn, 77, of Clay entered into rest Friday, September
4, 2009. Born September 4, 1932, in Newton, she was daughter of the late Rev.
Maynard and Annie Parsons.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Howard Flinn; daughter, Clara Ann McGlothin; and two sisters, Imogene
and Goldie. She attended Rogers Fork Baptist Church, Newton. She was loving mother and grandmother who did the best she
could.
Helen is survived by her two sons, William Blankenship of Charleston, and Michael Blankenship
of Newton; two daughters, Darlene Carpenter of Benton Harbors, Mich., and Naomi Blankenship of Vermont; 10 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held
at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2009, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home,
Clay, with Minister Paul Parsons officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Indore, Clay Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - April 16, 2008
John D. Moore, 78, of Indore died Monday, April 14, 2008, in CAMC
Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born on Aug. 21, 1929, in Clay, he
was a son of the late Charles Irving and Viola A. Moore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, Don and Clarence Moore; and his sisters, Enid Moore and Barbara
Rogers. He was a retired miner from Peabody Coal Company, a member of Lizemores
Church of the Nazarene and a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, June of Indore; sons, Johnny Jr. Moore
of Oak Hill and Charles "Chuck" Moore of Ivydale; daughters,
Charlotte Fitzwater of Lizemores, Sandra King of Point Pleasant and Loretta
Lynn Blackburn of Winfield; brother, James Moore of North Carolina;
grandchildren, Gary Moore, Jason and Jared Fitzwater, Justin King, Colton and
Dillon Moore and Ethan Blackburn; and great-grandchildren, Jayla Moore, Jared Blankenship, Jamison Bodkins and Kaden and Hannah
Bennett.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, at
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Robert Thomas
officiating. Burial will follow in Nichols Cemetery, Lizemores.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Lizemores, Clay Co., WV, Obituary
Montgomery Herald (WV) - February 5, 2008
Willie Ray Bird, 84, of Lizemores, died at his home Jan. 29, 2008,
with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Willie Bird and Agnes
Ramsey Bird Nichols.
He also was preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Bird; and
sisters, Marie Spaulding, Emil Walker and Mabel Bird. Willie retired from Elkem
Metals Company, Alloy. He was a member of Laurel Fork Missionary Baptist Church
and was a World War II Army veteran.
Surviving: his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Camille Hypes
Bird; sons, Billy Bird and wife, Sharon, of Gauley Bridge, and Steve Bird and
his wife, Cindy, of Left Hand; and daughters, Elaine Newland and husband,
Robert, of Lizemores, Diana Legg and husband, John, of Fola, Linda Bird Sizemore
of Dixie, Vicki Bird Wilson and husband, Donnie, of Lewisburg, Tenn., Julie Blankenship and husband, Tim, of Lizemores and Jacqueline Bird Anderson and husband, Randy, of
Louisa, Ky.; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorthalee
Perdue and husband, Tommy, of Dixie, Pauline Dawson and husband, Elmer, of
Bentree, and Bonnie Wilkinson of Dixie; and stepsister, Freda Cogar of Dixie.
Services were Feb. 1 at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley
Bridge, with the Rev. Naaman H. Moore officiating. Burial followed in Kanawha
Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, with military graveside rites conducted by
Gauley Bridge VFW Post 8366. Arrangements by Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Lizemores, Clay Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.claywestvirginia.com/,
Feb 10 2009
Naoma Jean "Bobbie" VanMeter, 72 of Lizemores, died
Sunday, February 8, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born April 13, 1936
at Garrison, WV to the late Homer and Gladys Mae Blankenship Holstein. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by: Husband,Dennie L.
"Boots" VanMeter, of Lizemores, WV Sister, Mary Jane
"Nancy" Bradshaw of Racine, WV Niece, Felicia and Terry Cogar of
Dixie, WV; special caregiver, Elvin Bryant of Lizemores, WV.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at
the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister John Cole officiating. Burial
will follow in the Ward Cemetery, Kellys Creek, WV.
From: Walter Jenny, Jr. wjenny(at)oklahoma.net
2009, Maysel, Clay Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.claywestvirginia.com/,
March 4 2009
Rev. James Alfred “Jim” Blankenship Sr. 67, of Maysel, entered into rest Monday,
March 2, 2009. Born November 21, 1941 in Maysel, he was the son of the late Giles and Sobina
(Mullins) Blankenship.
Jim was a retired
Mechanic for Fola Coal Company and a member and former Pastor of Big Otter Baptist
Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Blankenship of Maysel; son, James
A Blankenship Jr., of Maysel,
WV; daughter, Jami Blankenship of Carlisle, PA; grandchildren, Vanessa,
Kyle, Allison, Emily, and Matthew.
There will be no services.
From: Walter Jenny, Jr. wjenny(at)oklahoma.net
Clay Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, James
A. 67, 21Nov1941 - 02Mar2009, Maysel,
Clay, WV, WV-235-64-0694
Fayette
2009, Beards Fork, Fayette
Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette
Tribune (Oak Hill, WV)
- December 2, 2009
Janice Carol Stewart Haskett, 70, of Beards Fork, died Nov. 25,
2009. Born March 8, 1939, in Robson, she was the daughter of the late Harry
Thomas and Edith Mae Ramey Radford. She also was preceded in death by her
husband, Albert E. Haskett. Mrs. Haskett attended Beards Fork Church of God.
Surviving: children, Alvin Stewart and his wife, Lisa, of
Summersville, Melvin Stewart of Marmet, Tammy Blankenship
and her husband, Curtis, of Methany, Rickey Stewart of Oak Hill,
Fredrick Ronald Stewart of Oak Hill and Ronald Haskett of Beards Fork; eight
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Service was Nov. 28 at
O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial
followed in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens at Glasgow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Cannelton, Fayette
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.claywestvirginia.com/
, May 26 2009
Ruby Opal Petry, 86, of Cannelton, died Tuesday evening, May 19,
2009. Mrs. Petry was the widow of the late Homer Jay Petry, Sr., and the
daughter of the late Haymond and Anna Blankenship
Boggs.
She was also preceded in death by sisters Macil Boggs and Daisy
Frye and a brother, Leonard Boggs.
Survivors include sons, Homer Jay Petry, Jr, and wife, Donna, of
Cannelton, and Gene Petry and Steve Shamblin of Charleston; grandchildren, Dodi
and John Bowen, and Craig and Andrea Petry; great-grandchildren, Jared,
Samantha, and Amanda Bowen, and Jacob and Eli Petry. Also, a brother, Bobby
Boggs and wife, Jennie, of Taylor, MI; a sister- in-law, Karen Boggs of Severn,
MD; brother-in-law, Junior and Dorothy Petry of Cannelton; nieces, Kara (Rob)
McWilliams, Michelle Boggs, and Sharon Benda; nephew, Lennie Boggs;
grandnieces, Kaitlin and Sarah McWilliams; and grandnephew, Kyle McWilliams.
A private graveside service was held at Montgomery Memorial Park,
London, on Thursday, May 21.
From: Walter Jenny, Jr. wjenny(at)oklahoma.net
+2008, Chimney Corner, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Montgomery Herald (WV) - May 6, 2008
Dora "Pearlie" Blankenship, 82, of Chimney Corner, died April 27, 2008, at Hubbard
Hospice House in Charleston after an
extended illness. Born June 26, 1925, in Fayette County, she was the daughter
of the late John A. and Minerva Kincaid Anderson.
She also was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie E. Blankenship; brothers, Roy, Rad, and Ed Anderson; and
sisters, Mary Johnson and Julia Dunbar. Mrs. Blankenship
was a homemaker and a member of the Brownsville Holiness Church.
She was blessed to have her caregivers, Lillie Harmon of Alta, John Blankenship and wife Patricia of
Chimney Corner, and special cousin, Sue Kincaid of Fayetteville. She will be
sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins,
and her church family at the Brownsville Holiness Church.
Services were April 30 at Pennington Funeral Home Chapel in Gauley
Bridge with the Rev. Charles Blankenship
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gatewood, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - December 17, 2008
Shirley Ann Tincher Compton, 71, of Gatewood, died Dec. 10, 2008,
at Plateau Medical Center following a long illness. Born Aug. 28, 1937, at
Gatewood, she was the daughter of the late Lee Ballard and Lilly Fridley
Tincher.
She also was preceded in death by brothers, Ray R., Charles E.,
Billy W., and Leonard E. Tincher, and sisters, Dorothy M. and Edith M. Tincher;
a son-in-law, James R. Fox; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Compton attended Garten Pentecostal Holiness Church; she
dedicated her life to the Lord and showed her love for Him through her
beautiful singing and piano playing for 23 faithful years. Many were blessed by
her service to the Lord.
Surviving: her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Aldon
Compton; children, Pamela Kay Reed and husband, Raleigh, of Oak Island, N.C.,
Sandra Faye Sears and husband, Robert Jr., of Brooklyn, Frances Ann Lewis and
husband, David, of Brooklyn, and Yvonne Lynn Blankenship and husband, John, of Gatewood; 19 grandchildren, Mary
Elizabeth Bowman and husband, Scotty, Kelly Elaine Helton and husband, Ronald,
Kimberly Danielle Fox and companion, Jason, PFC Benjamin James Fox, Hannah
Lorraine Fox, Shannon Ashley Reed, Daniel Thomas Mullins and wife, Cynthia,
Joseph Aldon Mullins and companion, Teresa, Robert Harold Sears III, Jimmy
Aaron Coles Lewis and wife, Janie, David Ezra Lewis and wife, Katie, Caleb and
Elijah Lewis, LeBreska, Jon-Paul and Andrew Blankenship
, Kathryn, Rachel and Michael Reed; and 12 great-grandchildren, Brianna and
Isaiah Scott Bowman, Ronald Helton II, Tyler Bryce and Alyssa Mullins, Isaiah
James Lewis, Ian Rakes, Carter Grant Lewis, Joshua, Isaiah, Tyler and Jennifer
N. Reed.
Funeral services were held Dec. 13 at High Lawn Funeral Home
Chapel, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Larry Humphreys and Jackie Pittman officiating.
Burial followed in Bibb Cemetery, Wonderland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gauley Bridge,
Fayette Co., WV, Obituary,
http://www.montgomery-herald.com/obituaries/local_story_225181155.html
Kenneth A. Tolliver, 66, of Cain Branch Road, Gauley Bridge, died
Aug. 6, 2008, at home. Born Dec. 22, 1941, in Jodie, he was a son of the late
Ballard Tolliver and Josephine Boles Cale. Mr. Tolliver was a disabled service
station attendant.
Surviving: his sisters, Sandra Kay Niday of Montgomery and Elizabeth Ann Blankenship of Gauley Bridge; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Bill and Vulia Tolliver of Gauley Bridge and Wayne and Josie
Cole of Belva; stepfather, Tom Cole of Gauley Bridge.
Service was Aug. 9 at the Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley
Bridge, with the Rev. Dennis Preast officiating. Burial was in Naylor Cemetery,
Cain Branch Road, Gauley Bridge.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Laurel Creek,
Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
October 16, 2009
Adie Virginia "Jenny" Evans Thompson, 80, of Laurel Creek,
W.Va., went home to be with the Lord, October 15, 2009 at the Logan Regional
Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1928 at Inez, Ky., the daughter of the
late Jim and Wealthy Runyon Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by brothers Elec, Basil, Arie, and Alfred Evans; sisters Maggie Moore,
Monie Blankenship and Helen Baisden, and sons James L.
Thompson and Rodney D. Thompson.
Jenny was a faithful member of the Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist
Church and a former member of the Marietta Church at Verdun Ville,
W.VaShe was also a member of the Easter Star and retired from the Logan County
Board of Education as a school bus driver in the Peach Creek area.
Her survivors include husband of 65 years Sidney Thompson; daughter
Tammie (Forest) Adkins of Branchland, W.Va.; special grandson Israel (Kimberly)
Thompson of Lenore, W.Va.; sister Loraine Canterbury of Wayne, W.Va., and
faithful friends Johnny and Leona Bailey of Lenore, W.Va. She also leaves
behind to cherish her memories six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Parsley Bottom Freewill
Baptist Church Saturday October 17, 2009 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Mike Smith
officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, W.Va.
Pallbearers will be Israel Thompson, Timothy Adkins, Andrew Adkins, Harold Hans
haw, Wondel Wiley, and Arthur White Jr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Montgomery, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - March 25, 2008
Mary Ruth Garrett Lynch, 81, of Montgomery went home to be with her
Lord on Easter morning, March 23, 2008. After a long illness, Mary Ruth passed
away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Kanawha City. By her side were her
daughter, Cathy Lynch, and dear family friend, Linda Snyder. During the final
week of her earthly life, she was surrounded and comforted by the love of dear
friends, Nancy Masters Double, Barbara Perkins Fragale, Ann Frantz Griffith,
Sandra Spaulding Lockard, Elizabeth Summers Potter and Debbie Wills Robson and
niece, Dale Lynch Rothwell.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Luther
Garrett and Mary Ellen Hannah Garrett; by her sisters, Katherine Craig and Virginia Blankenship Williams; and by her nephew, Thomas G. Craig.
She is survived by her daughter, several cousins and numerous
loving friends. Mary Ruth was born on December 29, 1926, and was a member of
Montgomery Baptist Church. She graduated from Montgomery High School and
attended West Virginia Tech. She was a former employee of C&P Telephone
Company and was a talented pianist and artist. She was a devoted and loving
mother whose happiest times were spent with her home full of young people for
whom she provided a safe and joyous environment and wonderful childhood memories.
She was a voracious reader, provided a wonderful home for dozens of beloved
pets over the years, was a lover of history and art, and realized a lifelong
dream when she and her daughter toured Europe. Mary Ruth never met a stranger
and touched many lives. She will be deeply missed. Special thanks go to all
those who kept Mary Ruth in their prayers.
The service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at O'Dell
Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial will be
in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - June 11, 2008
Alma Louise McVey, 79, of Mount Hope, died June 7, 2008, at the
Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
Born Aug. 11, 1928, at Ansted, she was the daughter of the late Edward Hansford
Cavendish and Lelia Mae McClary Cavendish.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Meredith Cavendish.
Alma was a hairdresser and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill.
Surviving: her husband, Gus McVey; daughters, Beverly Williams of
Oak Hill, Elayne Tolley of Mount Hope, and Patricia Metzer and husband John of
Union; a son, John Tolley and wife Roberta of Lookout; a sister, Margie Blankenship of Greenville, S.C.; a brother, Gerald
Cavendish of Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was June 11 at the Calvary Baptist Church, Oak
Hill, with the Rev. Houston Boothe officiating. Entombment followed in Rest Lawn
Memory Gardens in Victor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - December 3, 2008
Jacqueline "Mim" Tilley, 59, of Mount Hope, died Nov. 21,
2008, at the CAMC Memorial Division following a long illness. Born May 14,
1949, at Cedar Creek, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Lee Tilley and Tressie Blankenship Tilley.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Drema Harrah. She was
a homemaker, and a 15-year resident of Mount Hope.
Surviving: children, Lee Scarberry and wife, Ruth, of Clear Creek,
Sherri Meadows and companion, Derrick Woody, of Logan, and Marsha Adkins and
husband, James, of Whitby; a brother, Randy Lee Tilley of Lillydale;
grandchildren, Cody, Noelle, Amanda Nicole, Scott and Joshua, her
granddaughter, "Nikki" had made her home with Mrs. Tilley at Mount
Hope, Megan and Mary Sizemore; four great-grandchildren; and a host of loving
friends, including her best friend, Shelby Sizemore of Crab Orchard.
Services were Nov. 26 at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in
Beckley with the Rev. Sandra Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Mt. Hope, Fayette
Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette
Tribune (Oak Hill, WV)
- April 2, 2009
Kimberly Ann Wilburn, 52, of Mt. Hope, died March 28, 2009,
following a short illness. Born Jan. 10, 1957, in Richwood, she was the
daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine Elswick of Price Hill.
Kimberly also was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph Elswick of
Kilsyth and Calvin Elswick of North Carolina, and a sister, Rebecka Craddock of
Mt. Hope. Kimberly was a LPN for 25 years.
Surviving: her husband, Gerald A. Wilburn of Mt. Hope; daughters,
Cynthia Wilson and husband Phillip of Harper and Brandy Addison and husband
Billy of Maple Fork; sons, Gerald Wilburn Jr. and wife Kelli of Oak Hill and
Matthew Craddock and future wife, Lindsey Plumley, of Mt. Hope; grandchildren,
William, Savannah, and Phillip Wilson, Ty and Jada Wilburn, Michelle and
Michael Suttle, and Isaac Addison; sisters, Madeline Jackson and husband Buford
of Price Hill and Tena Suttle and husband Michael of Harvey; a brother, Tony
Elswick of Price Hill; nieces, Diane Aydelott, Mandy Blankenship , and Heather Jones; nephews, Tracy Elswick and Patrick Elswick; a
great-niece, Taylor Suttle; a sister-in-law, Brenda Elswick; and many other
nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral service was April 1 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel,
Beckley, with Rev. Garry Hall officiating. Burial followed in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
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2008, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - January 16, 2008
Russell Edward Bennett Sr., 87, of Oak Hill, died Jan. 9, 2008, in
a Charleston area nursing home
following a long illness. Born March 18, 1920, at Wickham, he was the son of
the late William Johnny and Rheba Brogan Bennett.
He also was preceded in death by four brothers, William Blueford
William, Robert Wriston, William Howard "Mike" and Ronald Bennett;
and two sisters, Margaret Radford and Marcella Blankenship.
In service to his country he bravely answered the call to protect our freedom
during World War II. He was a Bronze Star recipient and combat infantryman with
Company B, 71st Infantry, 44th Division, and served in the Rhineland and
Central Europe Campaign of Austria and Germany, among others. He was a life
member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3110, Oak Hill. Mr. Bennett was a
member of New Salem Baptist Church at Abraham.
Surviving: his former wife and dearest
friend, Josephine Bennett of Oak Hill; a son, Russell E. Bennett Jr. of
Charleston; two loved grandsons, Russell E. Bennett III and Jason Blair Bennett
of Weirton; cherished great-grandchildren, Matthew and Josafina; and a brother,
Stephen R. Bennett of Raleigh.
Funeral service was Jan. 13 at Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley,
with the Rev. John W. Richmond Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Goodson
Cemetery No. 1, Bragg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - December 24, 2008
John Earl "Jack" Hill, 64, of Oak Hill, died Dec. 16,
2008, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill. Born Dec. 3, 1944, in Cleveland,
Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter Frank Hill Sr. and Thelma Marion
Ledyard Moir.
Brothers Frederick Allen Hill, Walter Hill Jr. and Earl Hill, and
sisters, Betty Volk and Alice Vedder, also preceded him in death. Jack retired
as superintendent for Bridge Haven Golf Course at Rt. 1, Fayetteville, and was
employed by White Oak Country Club in Oak Hill.
Surviving: his wife, Susan Hill; son, Michael John Hill of Elyria,
Ohio; daughters, Jacqueline Hill and Chris Hill and husband, Andre Randleman,
all of Elyria, Tammie M.
Blankenship and companion,
Allen Merrill, of Morganton, N.C., Amy Blankenship
Thompson of Hickory, N.C., and Kathy Thomas and fiancee', Harry Bowles, of
Fayetteville; a brother, Alfred P. Hill of Wellington, Ohio; and sisters, Linda
Wyman of Elyria, Ruth Reaser of Elyria and Carol Cupp of West Unity, Ohio; and
15 grandchildren.
Funeral service was Dec. 19
at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Jerry Sears officiating.
Graveside rites were Dec. 20 at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, Ohio.
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2008, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - December 31, 2008
Shirley Sylvia Richardson Propps, 73, of Oak Hill, died Dec. 24,
2008, at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born Dec. 3, 1935, at Columbia, she
was the daughter of the late Lonnie Loyd and Mary Lucy Richardson.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Elliott;
brothers, Lonnie Mitchell Richardson and Segard Richardson; sister, Sondra Blankenship; and a stepson, Rick Dana Edwards. Surviving: her husband, Randy Propps of Oak Hill; her children,
Michael Stevens of Phoenix, Ariz., Arlene Thomas of Princeton and Loyd Stevens
of Marietta, Ohio; stepdaughters, Eileen Bullock of Alpine, Texas, and Elaine
Greenawalt of Marion, Ohio; stepson, Roger Edwards of Marion, Ohio; 24
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Dec. 28 at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home
Chapel, Fayetteville, with Rev. Dorothy Osborne officiating. Burial followed in
Pleasant View Cemetery, Rt. 1, Fayetteville.
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2008, Red Star, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - December 10, 2008
Barbara Ann Curtis Worrell, 69, of Red Star, died Dec. 5, 2008, at
her home in Red Star. Born Jan. 5, 1939, at Hopewell, Va., she was the daughter
of the late Floyd and Mazie King Curtis.
She also was preceded in death by her daughters, Lisa Dalton and
Virginia Gail Worrell. Mrs. Worrell was a homemaker and a member of the Dothan
Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving: her husband of 38 years, Darrell G. Worrell; children, Ricky Blankenship and wife, Bertha, of
Pax, Lori Hornsby and husband, Tim, of Ghent, Barri
Blankenship of Oak Hill, Sherri Tarazon and husband, Jesse, of Oregon,
Bill Worrell and wife, Michelle, of Red Star, Mazie Bailey and husband, Scott,
of Clear Creek, and Nina Worrell and Lacy Field, both of Red Star; a brother,
Floyd Curtis Jr. of Georgia; a sister, Patty Muse of Virginia; 23 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 8 at the
Dothan Missionary Baptist Church at Dothan, with Rev. L.T. Jordan officiating.
Burial was at Ewings Creek Cemetery at Ewings Creek.
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2009, Scarbro, Fayette
Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette
Tribune (Oak Hill, WV)
- April 16, 2009
Barbara Jean Blankenship McKinney, 69, of Scarbro, died April 11, 2009, at Plateau Medical Center in
Oak Hill. Born June 13, 1939, at Cabin Creek, she was the daughter of the late Ted Jack and Hazel Elkins Blankenship .
She also was preceded in death by her sons, Robert Thornquest and
Randy Thornquest; and great-grandson, Aaron Steeley. Mrs. McKinney was of the
Baptist faith and was a homemaker.
Surviving: her husband, Larry McKinney; daughter, Darla Mobley of
Pax; sons, Rusty Thornquest of Maple Fork, and Ricky Thornquest, Ronald Thornquest,
Roger Thornquest and Rodney Thornquest, all of Pax; brother, Wayne Blankenship ; sister, Nancy Solis
of Fayetteville; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside rites and committal services, followed by burial, were
April 15 at the Williams Cemetery in Willis Branch with Rev. Sam Vance
officiating. There was no visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Dora
P. 82, 26Jun1925 - 27Apr2008, Gauley
Bridge, Fayette, WV, WV/NC-232-32-2406
Grayson
2009, Elk Creek, Grayson
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - October
15, 2009
Duard Ardel Cline, 84, of Elk Creek, formerly of Sophia, passed
away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at home after a long illness. Born December
1, 1924, at Christian, he was a son of the late Thomas Burgess and Hattie Blankenship Cline. Also preceding him in death was one
infant daughter, Janet Fay Cline; one son-in-law, Cline Bills; one infant
brother, Johnny Cline; two infant sisters, Truby and Macie Cline; three
brothers, Dennie Cline, Rev. Densil Cline, and Leonard Cline; two sisters, Icy
Cline and Vernice Lester; one brother-in-law, Shellah Lester, and three
sisters-in-law, Vicie, Trubie, and Lorraine Cline.
Mr. Cline was a U.S. Army veteran, a disabled coal miner and a
member of the UMWA local 8217. He was a Christian who was born again on January
1, 1960, at the Hunt Freewill Baptist Tabernacle. Mr. Cline had served as a
deacon in several area churches, the last one being the Stotesbury Community
Church in Raleigh County. He was an avid reader of the Bible and enjoyed gospel
music.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years,
Thelma G. Sparks Cline of Elk Creek; four daughters, Hattie Jean (Donald)
Morgan of Elk Creek, Lena (Frank) Acord of Elkins, Lana Bills of Chesapeake,
Ohio, and Brenda Kay (Mickey) Hoosier of Cyclone; five grandchildren, Elaina
(Danny) Bryant of Thomasville, N.C., Michael Grimmett and Wendi Yoder, both of
Elkins, Sherry (Michael) Abbott of Cyclone, and Michael Joe (Amber) Hoosier of
Clear Fork; one step-granddaughter with whom Mr. and Mrs. Cline made their
home, Tammy Morgan of Elk Creek; one brother, Joe Cline of Mallory; 15
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 17, at the
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. Glen Hatfield officiating. Burial
will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny with Military Graveside Rites
conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Michael Joe
Hoosier, Michael Grimmett, Michael Abbott, Rocky Morgan, Roland Morgan, Donald
Morgan Jr., Terry Booth and Teddy Dean Frye.
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Greenbrier
2008, Grassy Meadows, Greenbrier Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 9, 2008
Hilda June Lewis Fitzwater, 83, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8,
2008, at Laurel Wood Care Center in Elkton,
Md. Born July 17, 1925, at Renick, she was a
daughter of the late Wade Ralston Lewis and Sarah Blankenship Lewis.
Mrs. Fitzwater was a member of the Grassy Meadows Gospel Lighthouse
and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Daniel Allen Fitzwater; a son, Jimmy Fitzwater; a sister, Clara
Simmons; two brothers, Harold Lewis and Shelby Lewis; and three stepchildren,
Merlin Fitzwater, Shirley Fitzwater and Thelma Fitzwater.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Barton of Elkton, Md., and
Wanda Dolbow of Elkton, Md.; three sons, David Fitzwater of Alderson, Daniel A.
Fitzwater of Union and Harold F. Fitzwater of New Castle, Del.; two sisters,
Hazel Shafer of Lindside, and Margie Miller of York, Pa.; a half sister, Mary
Lester of Renick; 26 grandchildren; and 56 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Grassy Meadows Gospel Lighthouse with the Rev. Frank
Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Harrah Cemetery, Keeneys Knob.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Lewisburg, Greenbrier
Co., WV, Obituary
Mountain
Messenger (Lewisburg, WV), May 24, 2009
Alva "Rocky" Blankenship, 74, passed away
Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea. Born
Jan. 26, 1935, at Renick, he was the son of the late Lonzo and Rhoda
Workman Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by two sons, David and Michael; daughter, Patricia; and brother,
Harley
Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship retired from the Waste
Water Treatment Plant in Ronceverte and attended Gethsemane Baptist Church in
Frankford.
He is survived by: his wife of 54
years, Leula Underwood Blankenship; daughter, Hilda Wilburn and
husband Ronald of Daniels; sons, Alva and wife, Cindy of Frankford, Melvin and wife Loretta
of Lewisburg, Carl and wife Angie of Caldwell, Jimmy and wife Laura of Union, Bobby and wife Bobbie
Jean of Ronceverte and Dennis of Williamsburg; brothers, Bradford
Blankenship of Pennsylvania, James Blankenship of White Sulphur Springs and Lloyd Blankenship of Frankford; sisters,
Thelma Tipton of
Frankford, Irene George of White Sulphur Springs, Mary Harless of White Sulphur Springs and Arella Underwood of
Frankford; grandchildren, Melissa Lowe, Kim, David, Michael, Alice,
Christopher, Lacy, Brandon, D. J. and Jackie Blankenship, Sherry Davis,
Ronnie Persinger, Rusty and Junior Waid; great-grandchildren, Derek, Brittany
and Destiny Lowe, Bailey Jones, Carson Workman, Kegan Sablack, Santana and
Brooke Davis,
A funeral service was held Monday, May 11
at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Frankford where Pastor Marshall Cochran
officiated. Burial was in Andrew Chapel Cemetery at Williamsburg.
+2009, Lewisburg, Greenbrier
Co., WV, Obituary
http://wallaceandwallacefh.com/main/index_c.php?m2=obits&m3=show_obit.php&fh=wwfh&offset=8&id=700
On July 6, 2009 our loving brother, Russell (Dean) Blankenship went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. He
was 61 years old and was of the Baptist faith. He was born February 6, 1948 on
Hix Mountain. He served with the U.S. Army and fought in Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy and Laura Holliday
Blankenship.
Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Blankenship
of Maryland; brothers, Clark
Blankenship and fiancée Lenora
of Alderson, WV, Paul
Blankenship of Hinton, WV, Roy (Lee) Blankenship and
fiancée Ann of Bluewell, WV, Carson
(Woody) Blankenship and wife
Janice of Rainelle, WV, and Maynard Blankenship and
wife Connie of Hinton, WV; Also surviving are 6 nieces; 16 nephews; and several
great nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Wallace &
Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg, with Rev. Dana Stalnaker officiating. Burial
with Military Honors will be at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Lewisburg, Greenbrier
Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - July 8,
2009
Russell D. Blankenship , 61, died July 6, 2009. Service will be 2
p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Wallace Memorial
Cemetery, Clintonville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Rupert, Greenbrier Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 13, 2008
Willie Blankenship,
86, of Rupert, passed away Friday night, April 11, 2008, at his home, following
a long illness. Born Oct. 9, 1921, at Trout, W.Va., he was the son of the late George and Myrlie Reed Blankenship.
Willie was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S.
Coast Guard. He was a member of U.M.W.A., a retired surface miner, and was of
the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Maxine Lyons Blankenship; two daughters, Diann Trout and husband Jerry of Rupert, W.Va., and Deanna Sims of Asbury, W.Va.; a son, Dennis Blankenship
and wife Clara of Rupert, W.Va.; a sister, Virginia Yeager of
Rainelle, W.Va.; a brother, Mickey
Blankenship of Rainelle,
W.Va.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Wallace and
Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with Rev. Mike Simms officiating. Burial will
follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 8, 2008
Bessie Blankenship,
65, of White Sulphur Springs, died Friday, March 7, 2008. Graveside service
will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, at Brown Family Cemetery, Friars Hole, Renick. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. today at
Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home in
Lewisburg.
[SSDI
10Sep1942 - 07Mar2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greenbrier Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Hilda
J. 69, 15Jan1940 - 20Mar2009, Frankford,
Greenbrier, WV, VA-229-78-9121
Blankenship, Erma
A. 74, 15Nov1934 - 02Oct2009, Rainelle,
Greenbrier, WV, VA-227-82-9909
Blankenship,
George W. 86, 09Oct1921 - 11Apr2008, Rupert,
Greenbrier, WV, WV-236-22-8450
Blankenship,
Bessie 65, 10Sep1942 - 07Mar2008, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, WV,
OH-295-36-6466
Blankenship, Alva
W. 74, 26Jan1935 - 07May2009, Williamsburg,
Greenbrier, WV, WV-236-52-4547
Hampshire
2009, Romney, Hampshire
Co., WV, Obituary
Ervin Harrison Blankenship, 79, Augusta, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at his home. A
service was conducted Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. in McKee Funeral Home
Chapel. Interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery, Romney. (11/25)
http://www.hampshirereview.com/z/obituaries.asp
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hancock
2009, Weirton, Hancock
Co., WV, Obituary
Lemasters, Betty Louise, 78, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, June
23, 2009 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born December 2, 1930 in Middlebourne,
W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Nolan Crawford. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold C. Lemasters, who died May 23,
1996; seven brothers, Clemit, Howard, Ora, Gail, Ross, Ray and Carl Crawford;
and two sisters, Edna Willey and Irene Blankenship.
With 35 years of service, Mrs. Lemasters retired from Weirton
Medical Center, where she worked as a ward clerk. She was a member of the Kings
Creek Union Chapel, Weirton Medical Center Retirees and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Betty is survived by her sisters, Dixie Lemasters of Weirton and
Faye Minor and her husband Archie of Piqua, Ohio; several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews and special friends, including Rhadine Ross of
Weirton.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the
Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton, where funeral services
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor Daryl Maze will officiate. Interment
will be in Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hancock Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Virginia R. 82, 09Jul1926 - 31Aug2008, Chester, Hancock, WV, OH-301-12-7792
Jackson
2009, Evans, Jackson Co.,
WV, Obituary,
http://news.herald-dispatch.com
James J. Adkins, 85, of Evans, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009,
at Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood. James was born April 22, 1924, in
Huntington, to the late Albert and Clara Smith Adkins. He was retired from
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation as a furnace operator. James served
his country in the European Theater during World War II as a member of the
United States Army, and in the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States
Navy. He was a Baptist by faith and a member of the VFW and American Legion in
Ripley. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife,
Selena D. Adkins.
He is survived by his only child, Deron Adkins of Evans; his
brother, Jesse Adkins of Middlesboro, Ky.; his sister-in-law, Wanda Allberry;
his brother-in-law, Joseph MacPherson; his nephews, Jack Allberry and Charles Blankenship; his nieces, Peggy Brooks, Claudine
Harrison and Barbara Cumptan; and his cousins, Ralph and William Adkins, and
Mildred Hyzlett.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at
Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Pastor Gerry
White officiating. Military Honors will be provided at White Chapel Memorial
Gardens, Barboursville, following the funeral service by the James Marshall
American Legion Post 187, Winfield.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Evans, Jackson Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Daily Mail (WV) -
November 30, 2009
James J. Adkins, 85, of Evans, passed away Friday November 27, 2009
at Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood. James was born April 22, 1924, in
Huntington, a son of the late Albert and Clara Smith Adkins.
He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation as a
furnace operator. James served his country in the European Theater during World
War II as a member of the United States Army and in the Korean Conflict as a
member of the United States Navy. He was a Baptist by faith and a member of the
VFW and American Legion in Ripley. In addition to his parents,
James was preceded in death by his wife, Selena D. Adkins.
He is survived by his only child, Deron Adkins, of Evans; his
brother, Jesse Adkins of Middlesboro, Ky.; his sister-in-law, Wanda Allberry;
his brother-in-law, Joseph MacPherson; his nephews, Jack Allberry, and Charles Blankenship ; his nieces, Peggy Brooks, Claudine
Harrison and Barbara Cumptan; and his cousins, Ralph and William Adkins, and
Mildred Hyzlett.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2,
2009, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Pastor
Gerry White officiating. Military honors will be provided at White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, following the funeral service by the James
Marshall American Legion Post No. 187, Winfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Leroy, Jackson Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/522394.html
Lloyd "Wayne" Hill, 55, of Leroy, W.Va., passed away Oct.
3, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 12, 1954, in Leroy, a son of Lloyd
Wellington "Dick" Hill and Alice "Marie" Kinder Hill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was
self-employed.
He is survived by four brothers, Darrell Gilpin, Dale Hill and
wife, Joyce, Larry Hill and wife, Lynn, and Gary Hill and wife, Judy; five sisters,
Carolyn Potts and husband, Gene, Kathy Murphy and partner, Sterling Pullen,
Cindy Burdette and husband, Jimmy, Beverly Blankenship
and husband, "Jake," and Brenda Trigg and husband, Dan;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Marie Hill; father,
Lloyd "Dick" Hill; brother, James Hill; and sister-in-law, Aida
Gilpin.
The funeral service will be noon Wednesday at Liverpool Methodist
Church. Burial will be in the Liverpool Cemetery, Liverpool, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2006, Ravenswood, Jackson
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette, 10/19/2006
Selena Dailey Adkins, 82, of Evans passed away Oct. 14, 2006, at
Ravenswood Village, Ravenswood. Selena was a homemaker and a loving wife and
mother who will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Hiram and Mae Humphrey; brothers, Shelly, Claude, Jack and Carl
Humphrey; and sister, Betty MacPherson.
Selena is survived by her husband of 50 years, James Adkins; son,
Deron Adkins of Evans; sister, Wanda Allberry of Newark, Ohio; and nephews and
nieces, Jack and Laura Allberry of Newark, Claudine and Richard Harrison and
Barbara Cumpton, all of Huntington, Charles Blankenship
of San José, Calif., and Peggy and Wayne Brooks of Fallon, Nev.; as well as
numerous cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Chapman
Funeral Home, 3624 Winfield Road, Winfield, with the Rev. Gerry White
officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Barboursville.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Ravenswood, Jackson
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Oct 30, 2008
Helen Louise Meadows, 80, went to be with the Lord Wednesday,
October 29, 2008 at Carehaven in Ravenswood, W.Va. Helen was born February 10,
1928, in Huntington, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel Blankenship Valentine.
She is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Erwin, of Barboursville,
W.Va. A private visitation is planned at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home,
Chesapeake.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Ravenswood, Jackson
Co., WV, Obituary
The Jackson
Herald, (Ripley, WV) -
October 1, 2009
Justin James Blankenship, 31, of Ravenswood has been called home to rest after a battle
that he could not win. He fought very hard for his life, but we had to say
good-bye to our beloved Justin.
Justin was born on February
13, 1978, in Beckley, and grew up in Eccles. A 1999 graduate of Liberty High
School, Justin participated in the state competition for
cross country and track. He loved to run. Upon graduation, Justin served in the Army for seven years with a tour of duty in Bosnia.
We are proud of his dedication to his country. He was of the Christian faith,
having been made a child of God at 15-years-old when he claimed his faith and
was baptized along side his sister at the Eccles First Baptist Church. Justin worked with his dad at I-77 Ford and most recently worked at Alcan
Aluminum in Ravenswood. He loved his family and friends, dropping by every
chance to see the ones he loved. He enjoyed NASCAR, music, comedy, politics,
and had a mind for history and trivia. He had such an ability to make people
laugh at the least of things.
He is preceded in death by
his paternal grandparents,
Whitney and Wilda Blankenship of Eccles and his maternal grandfather
Finley Dickens, Sr., of Fairdale.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather Anita and Tom Fitzwater
of Beckley and father and stepmother Jim and Robin Blankenship of Ripley, sister and brother-in-law Lindsey and Kyle Gallo of Greensboro, NC, and maternal grandmother Anna
Dickens of Beckley. He has many aunts, uncles, and cousins who love him very
much.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1,
at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior
to service. When you think about Justin remember his kindness and
thoughtfulness, his smile and his funny way of telling a story. Celebrate his
life. Farewell, my child and be at rest. We shall meet again for a family
reunion that will last forever.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Sandyville, Jackson
Co., WV, Obituary
The Jackson
Herald, (Ripley, WV) -
May 12, 2009
Erma Faye Riggs Staats, 91, of Sandyville departed this life May 9,
2009, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She had been a resident of
the Ravenswood Care Center since 2001. She was born March 9, 1918, in
Sandyville, a daughter to the late Charles and Mamie Daly Riggs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 63 years, Darrell Staats; grandson Ronald Ray Staats; daughter-in-law
Judy Staats; brothers John, Bill, Clarence, Clyde and Luther; sisters Anna
Riggs, Grace Rardin, Mary Conger and Evelyn Pursley.
She is suvived by a sister, Eleanor McGrew, of Hometown; sons
Charles (Loretta) Staats and Denzil Staats, both of Sandyville; daughter Lois
June (Larry) Dragoo of Portland, OH; grandsons Don (Diane) Staats, Dean
(Darlene) Staats, and David Staats, all of Sandyville, Billy Joe (Melissa)
Staats of Ravenswood, Michael Southall and John Southall of Portland, OH;
granddaughters Bonnie (James) Payne of Ripley, Melissa (Rocky) Blankenship of Sandyville, Debbie (Mike) Anthony of Davisville, Rachel
(Scott) Montgomery of Washington; 17 great-grandchildren, 11
great-great-grandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren, and several step-great-great-grandchildren,
along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m. at the
Waybright Funeral Home in Ripley. Burial followed in Independence Cemetery in
Sandyville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kanawaha
2008, Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - March 13, 2008
James Phillip Blankenship, 50, passed away March 11, 2008, due to a massive heart attack. Phil, as he was called, was a graduate of Duval High School and resided
off Strawberry Road in St. Albans. He was born March 18, 1957.
He is survived by his fiancee, Emily King; sons, Aaron James Blankenship and Craig Blankenship;
daughter, Amanda Walls, and her three children; parents, Carl and Letha Blankenship; and a brother, Larry Blankenship.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Curry Funeral Home,
Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Graceland
Memorial Park, South Charleston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Alum Creek, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Daily Mail (WV) - June
18, 2009
Lucy Elaine Songer Adkins, 75, left her earthly existence to go
into the arms of the Lord Monday, June 15, 2009, after a long illness. She will
be sadly missed by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Adkins; stepson,
James Adkins; parents, George and Lucy Songer; brothers, Gene and Chancey Earl
Songer; grandson, Jeremiah; and great-granddaughter, Harlee.
She is survived by her four children, Jane Midkiff, who was her
devoted caregiver and protective angel, Steve and Randy Midkiff and Rhonda
Adkins; sisters, Evelyn
Blankenship and Faye Kinder;
stepchildren, Glen, Alice, Judy and Charlie; grandchildren, Zeke and Eric
Midkiff, Heather Adkins and Melissa Hinzman; and great-granddaughters, Heidi
and Chloe Midkiff.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Curry
Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Bob Otey officiating.
Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Campbells
Creek, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - June 23, 2008
Bradford Wayne "Brad" Kelly,
47, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008, at his home. He
was born in Charleston on December 18, 1960, and was a former laborer for West
Virginia Paving Company. Brad was also a former member of Maple Hill Baptist
Church and was a United States Army veteran. His passion was fishing and
hunting.
Brad was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Homer and Lucy Kelly; his maternal grandparents, Clayton and Gladys
Blankenship; step-grandfather, George Carr; and several aunts and uncles.
He leaves behind mother and stepfather,
Linda and Neal Halstead; father and stepmother, Lloyd and Jenny Kelly; brother,
Paul; sister, Lori (Tim) Brown; nieces, Savannah (Jeff) Owens of Martinsburg
and BreeAnna Kelly of Sissonville; and nephews, Tyler Brown and Preston Kelly.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the funeral home with the Rev. Mike Long
officiating. The burial will follow the service at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big
Chimney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Charleston, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Helen L. Blankenship,
beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister 85 of Charleston, WV
died March 14, 2008 in CAMC General Hospital. She was born December 29, 1922 in
Charleston to the late John Henry and Mabel Mae Scruggs Middleton.
She was a former employee of Woodrum’s and the Diamond Department Store.
She is survived by her son Bernard and wife
Jennifer Lowther of Sissonsville; step son David Blankenship of Charleston; daughters Linda and
husband Jerry Skaggs of Glen Burnie, MD, Carolyn and husband
Robert Hackney of Jacksonville, FL; step daughter Diane Johnson of Grand Island, Nebraska; sisters Georgeanna Baker of GA,
Rebecca King of Lewisburg, WV, Phyllis Jean Carrel of Charleston; 7
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 19, 2008 2:00pm
at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston. Burial will be in Graceland
Memorial Park, South Charleston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - September 20, 2008
Wilda I. Martin, 85, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September
18, 2008, at her home. She was born April 18, 1923, in Moundsville and was a
daughter of the late Herbert T. and Leatha Minor Bassett. Wilda was a
homemaker, a member of Marmet First Baptist Church and the Marmet Woman's Club
and was past president of the Officers Wives Club.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry A. Martin;
and a sister, Wanda Wilburn. Her survivors include her daughters, Janet Blankenship of North Augusta, S.C., and Diane McKinley
of Marmet; sister, Ruth Meadows of Marmet; four grandchildren, Paulette Faye,
Melinda Parker, Shane Johnston and Sarah Gore; three great-grandsons; niece,
Libby Strausbaugh of Chillicothe, Ohio; and many more nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 22, at
Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Rick Watson
officiating. The burial will follow the service in Cunningham Memorial Park,
St. Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - September 25, 2008
Helen "Hope" Sauerwein Wilson, 82, formerly of Arlington,
Va., and currently residing in Charleston, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20,
2008. Hope was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Morgantown.
In 1947 she was the first female civil engineering graduate from
WVU and was part of the design team for the Star City Bridge. She traveled the
world for the next 25 years as the wife of an Army officer. Hope was a loving
wife and mother. Her interests were many and her talents considerable. Her
expertise ranged from gourmet cooking, gardener extraordinaire, and expert
seamstress and tailor, to bridge, golf and leadership roles in volunteer
church, school, and community activities. She was a gracious hostess, opening
her home to friends and acquaintances, and was a consummate letter writer,
maintaining friendships around the world. But her children and grandchildren
will remember her most for the fun and adventure she brought to their lives
through hours of reading, crafts, scouting, family game nights, baking cookies,
nature hikes, cultural activities and touring the many
locations they lived. Hope was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto Karl and Florence
Virginia Williams Sauerwein. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years,
Col. Minter L. Wilson Jr. of Charleston; her four children and their spouses,
Mary W. and Joe Caldwell of Charleston, Barbara Ann Blankenship of Fayetteville, Karen L. and Tom Wiese and Stephen D. Wilson,
both of Dallas, Texas; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service in celebration of Hope's life will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Edgewood Summit, Charleston. In Arlington, Va., a
memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at The Church of the
Covenant.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Charleston, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Daily Mail (WV) - May
21, 2009
Mary Agnes Phares,
85, of Charleston, died Monday evening, May 18, 2009, after an extended
illness. Mrs. Phares was the widow of the late William Walter Phares Sr., and
the daughter of the late Frank & Christina Matters Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by one great grandchild, Jordan Pauley.
Mrs. Phares was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who is
loved and will be so missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Phares was retired
from the State of West Virginia Department of Commerce. She was a resident of
Charleston, W.Va., from the 1940s until her passing. She was a member of the
Starcher Baptist Church, Charleston.
Survivors include sons, William (Bill) Walter Phares Jr., of Cary,
N.C., and Robert (Bob) Cleveland Phares of Clendenin; brother, Jack Blankenship of Florida; grandchildren, Brent Phares,
Kimberly Phares Burgwyn, Tara Pauley, Alicia Verburg, Chad Phares, Celeste Ward
and Briana Phares; great-grandchildren include Elliott, Truman, and Benson
Phares, Coleman and Cooper Verburg, Cameron Pauley, Jude Phares, and Will
Burgwyn,
Funeral service will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at Wilson Funeral
Home, Charleston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Daily Mail (WV) -
October 16, 2009
Thomas Paul Blankenship Jr., 62, of Charleston died on Oct. 13, 2009, after a long illness. Tom
is survived by his mother, Barbara
Elizabeth Blankenship; sister,
Kimberly Ann Blankenship Givens and her
husband, Tom Givens; brother, Stephen
L. Blankenship; and nieces,
Krista Comer and Kelsey Comer, all of Charleston; and daughters, Kristy Ostroot
of Coral Springs, Fla., and Tracy Koffman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tom is also
survived by his two best lifelong friends, Mark "Herk" Dotson and
Lance "Random" Vaughn, both of Clearwater, Fla.; and Tom's wife,
Ursula.
Tom attended Charleston High School and was a member of the first
graduating class of George Washington High School. He attended West Virginia
State University and Morris Harvey College, where he majored in business. Tommy
was a fine arts appraiser, broker and antique dealer for over 35 years,
conducting business in West Virginia and the Tri-State Area. He was the owner
of Wooden Bridge Antiques and maintained another office in the South Charleston
Antique Mall. Tom was a consummate scholar in the world of antiques and his
expertise and business savvy was second to none in the profession. In his 20s,
Tom's friends were envious of his incredible good looks and his effortless
ability to attract beautiful women. Tom's handsome features and natural charm
were a perfect fit for modeling; and for well over a decade his photogenic face
graced the pages of magazines and newspapers alike, posing for Christian Dior,
National Travel and Frankenberger's, to name only a few. But Tommy's real
beauty came from within, and those who knew him will attest to his warmth and
the goodness of his heart.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Paul Blankenship
Sr.; his uncle, Richard Brison; and his dear childhood friend, Ned
"Rope" Wright.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at
Maranatha Fellowship, 2911 Kanawha Terrace, St.
Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Charleston, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Lessie Jones, 85, of Charleston died Dec. 5, 2009, in CAMC General
Hospital. Born April 1, 1924, in Clay County, she was a daughter of the late
George Adkins and Florida
Blankenship. Her husband, Ike
Jones, also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a Methodist by
faith.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Diana
Jones of Charleston; grandchildren, Dawn Jones of Charleston and Michael Jones
of Elkview; and great-grandson, Jacob Jones of Charleston.
As requested by Lessie, there will be no services held. Burial will
be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Charleston, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
September 5, 2009
Connie Dunlap, 54, of Charleston passed away September 4, 2009, at
home after a short illness. She was employed by the Bureau of Child Support and
Enforcement for the past 25 years and was a lifelong resident of Charleston.
Surviving are her son, Mathew Dunlap and his companion, Natasha
Garrett, of Charleston; granddaughter, Kendra Garrett of Charleston; mother, Naomi Blankenship of Charleston; sisters, Marcia Freshour
and Della Freshour, both of Charleston; and brothers, Roger and Danny Freshour,
both of Charleston, and David Freshour of Sierra Vista, Arizona.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later
date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - October 10, 2008
Lonnie E. Shaffer, 81, of South Charleston went home to the Lord
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long
illness. He was preceded in death by his son, David Shaffer; and brothers,
Clyde and Orville Shaffer. Lonnie was retired from Trojan Steel and was a
member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Alum Creek.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen; son, Rob (Sandra) Shaffer of
Yorktown, Va.; daughter, Carolyn Jean Oshita of Cincinnati, Ohio; one stepson, Jackie (Sharon) Blankenship of Alum Creek; three brothers, the Rev.
Harry Shaffer of Charleston, James Shaffer of Loudendale and Siebert Shaffer of
North Carolina; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Curry Funeral Home,
2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastors Dwight McClure and James Parsons
officiating. Burial will be held in Hudson-Gillespie Cemetery, Alum Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 4, 2008
Thomas E. Morris, 70, of South Charleston passed into Glory
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Thomas was a retired businessman, having owned and operated several
businesses in the area. After retiring, he enjoyed working part-time, most
recently with Central Parking. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
South Charleston. Thomas enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and
photography. He was a member of the FOP and the NRA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Thomas Morris and
E. Marguerite Simmons Morris; and a sister, Judith Miller.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Carder Morris; son, Robert Morris and
his wife, Laura, of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Patricia Dillard and Katherine
Cassidy and her husband, Dan, all of Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren, Jessica
Douglas, Ben West, Shane Cassidy, Kevin Cassidy and Neil Cassidy; two
great-grandchildren; and niece, Laura Blankenship ,
her husband, George, and their daughters, Rachel and Hannah.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the First Baptist Church
of South Charleston with the Rev. Jody Pistore officiating. Burial will be in
Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Grafton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, South Charleston, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - April
26, 2009
Bernard Roy Frame Jr., 78, of South Charleston, formerly of Birch
River, Nicholas County, passed away on April 24, 2009, after a long and courageous
battle with his family by his bedside. Bernard was a veteran of the Korean War
and a retired diesel mechanic from the McJunkin Corporation. He loved life and
spent his days hunting, fishing and enjoying the company of his family and
friends.
Bernard was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bernard Roy
and Fannie Frame, as well as his brother-in-law and sister, Phillip and Evelyn
Morris.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Jean Frame; his son-in-law and
daughter, Jim and Teresa Vandal; his son, Bernard Roy Frame III; his grandson,
Bernard Travis "Buckshot" Vandal and his wife, Brianne; his
granddaughter, Erica Christine "Punkin" Vandal; and his sisters,
Lenora Loving and Naomi Blankenship .
Bernard will be buried in the countryside of his hometown, Birch
River, on Monday, April 27. There will be a graveside service; no visitation
will take place.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Lake Chaweva, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - January 14, 2008
Nancy Carolyn Brady Haught, 77, of Lake Chaweva, Cross Lanes, died
early Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after years as an
invalid. She was a former news reporter for The Charleston Gazette and WSAZ-TV,
former communications director for the Kanawha Valley United Way, and retired
as a sanitarian for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. She was a
longtime member of the Kanawha Valley Unitarian Universalist congregation and
had been active in the National Council of Jewish Women (although she was
totally Irish, with grandparents named Brady, Flynn, Casey and McGee). She was
known for escorting visitors to mountain serpent-handling churches, giving
moonshine whisky to big-city guests, and hosting ramp dinners at Lake Chaweva.
She was born in 1930, the only child of Charleston heart specialist
A. Spates Brady Jr. and Eunice Flynn Brady. She attended Charleston public
schools, then Mount de Chantal Academy in Wheeling, then Chatham University in
Pittsburgh. A maverick nonconformist, she had a quirky sense of humor. She once
exchanged notes with legendary New Yorker writer James Thurber. When she joined
the Gazette staff in the 1950s, her typing was so slow that the city editor
nicknamed her "Fireball." Her favorite news story was one she wrote
about elephants escaping from a circus train and roaming Charleston's South
Side, even entering the railway station. She read several books per week. She
had offbeat pursuits, such as visiting West Virginia's first nudist camp,
having dental work done under the anesthesia of acupuncture, and helping
arrange for carbon dating of wood shreds from an ancient carving in the State
Museum. She was unusual as a mother, because she adopted four children - then
took in nearly 50 runaways, pregnant teens, delinquents, foreign students and
others as temporary foster children. (One Haught son joked that his parents
were dorky because they drove used cars, wore used
clothing, "and they even got used kids.")
Surviving are her husband, Charleston Gazette Editor James A.
Haught; sons, Joel and Jacob, both of Lake Chaweva, and Jeb of San Diego,
Calif., whose syndicated video games column appears in the Gazette; daughter, Cassandra Blankenship of Ashland, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
Her body is being cremated by Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home. A
memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Charleston Unitarian
Universalist church on Kanawha Boulevard West.
[SSDI 02May1930 - 13Jan2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - January 26,
2008
James Dewayne Aldridge, 50, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, Jan.
20, 2008, in Norton, Va. He was born
March 7, 1957, in Wyoming County, and was a son of the late Oscar and Maggie Blankenship Aldridge. James was a consultant for
Southern Hydrocarbon Corporation.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Aldridge.
James is survived by his children, James Aaron Aldridge of Dunbar,
Adam Dewayne Al-dridge of Campbells Creek, and Misti Lynn Aldridge Kinsman of
Fairfax, Va.; brothers, Fred Aldridge of Kenna, and Larry Aldridge of Gretna,
Va.; sisters, Donna Johnson of Newark, Ohio, Jo Charles of Suffolk, Va., and
Kay Lehman of Woodstock, Ga.; and his two grandchildren, Hannah Brynn Aldridge
and Samuel Ian "Big Sam" Kinsman.
The funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at
Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Fairley McCormick
officiating. At James' request, his body will be cremated after the services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - October
9, 2009
Phyllis Skees of Dunbar passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at
her home. She was born September 4, 1922, and was a daughter of the late Minnie and Andrew
Blankenship of Inez, Ky. She
was also preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew Jr. of Frankfort, Ky., and
Goble of Columbus, Ohio.
Surviving are her husband, Charles L. Skees of Dunbar; daughter,
Donna Joyce Smith and her husband, Ronald K. Smith, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and
son, Thomas A. Skees and his wife, Linda S. Skees, of Dunbar. Also surviving
are three granddaughters and two great-grandchildren, Tina Watson and her
husband, John, of St. Albans and their son, Christian, Tara Pressler of Fort
Gordon, Ga., and her daughter, Emily E. Pressler of Connecticut, and Tamatha L.
Duffield of Virginia Beach, Va.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Keller Funeral Home,
Dunbar, with the Rev. Dr. Okey B. Harless officiating. Entombment will follow
in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2006, Elkview, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - December 3, 2006
Eulah Corinne Rogers, 85, of Elkview died after a long illness on
Dec. 1, 2006, at 1 p.m. She was a Christian and a member of Elkview Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kellis and Ella Lilly;
husband, John W. Rogers; son, John W. "Sonny" Rogers Jr.; son-in-law,
Harold L. Stover; granddaughters, Jennifer L. Stover and Melissa Dawn Mills;
and sister, Neta Brown.
Surviving: son and his wife, Michael and Jo
Rogers of Elkview; daughters and their husbands, Betty Stover of Elkview, Joan and Herb Blankenship of Poca and Meirlyn Kip, Jerry Anderson,
and Nancy Strick of Elkview; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was active in her church and community. She was loved by her
family and many friends and is now rejoicing in the Lord. She was a former
employee of the Bible Book Shop and retired from the offices of Dr. Harry
Jackson and John W. Byrd of Charleston.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at Elkview Baptist Church
with the Rev. Bobby Sizemore and the Rev. David Keeney officiating. Entombment
will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Mausoleum, Big Chimney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Glasgow, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - February 7, 2008
Kathleen E. Hudnall Blankenship, 94, of Glasgow died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Montgomery General Hospital after a
short illness. She was a title clerk for the West Virginia Division of Motor
Vehicles. Kathleen was a lifelong resident of Glasgow, a Protestant and a
member of the Pythian Sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Blankenship; sons, Ray F. Blankenship
and Gary Blankenship; three
grandchildren, Lesleigh Pruett, Rick Pritchard and Todd Blankenship; sister, Alice Kinsolving; and brother,
Herman Hudnall.
Surviving are son, M.
W. "Dagwood" Blankenship of Glasgow; daughters, Anna Mae
McCallister, Barbara "Jiggs" Pruett and Sandra Pritchard, all of Glasgow, and Sally Bettinger of
Louisville, Ky.; sister, Marceline Garten of Parkersburg; 16 grandchildren, 35
great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, at the Cooke Funeral
Home Chapel, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove, with Pastor Steve Nestor
officiating. Entombment will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens,
Glasgow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, London, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Montgomery Herald (WV) - February 12, 2008
Aileen Kidwell, 77,
of London, died Feb. 6, 2008, at Montgomery General Hospital after a long
illness. Born April 16, 1930, at Holden, Logan County, she was the daughter of
the late Charley and Garnet Gore Blankenship of Logan.
She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Chalmer Hager,
and second husband, Ivan Kidwell; brothers, Leonard Blankenship,
Charles Blankenship, Ronald Blankenship,
Lloyd Blankenship and Lonnie Blankenship; and sisters, Rhoda Riggs, Goldie Welch, and Elsie Miller. Mrs. Kidwell was a retired cook on
the riverboats for American Electric Power Company.
Surviving: daughter, Dana White of Powellton; son, Gregory D. Hager
Sr. and wife Karen of Coopers Creek, Charleston; granddaughters, Sharie
Reynolds of St. Albans, Kristina Hudnall of Granger, Ind.; grandsons, Gregory
D. Hager Jr. of London and Jason S. Hager of Boomer; great-grandchildren, Brent
White of Powellton, anf Ashley Hudnall, Megan Hudnall and Dalton Hudnall, all
of Granger, Ind.; sisters, Joyce Jeffery of Whitman, and Donna Norris of Alpha, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Service was Saturday, Feb. 9, at Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum
Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Marmet, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - March 31, 2008
John Andrew Eggleton, 83, of Marmet, died March 28, 2008, in CAMC
Memorial Hospital, Charleston. He was a retired truck driver for Bell Lines and
Smith Transfer and was a member of Lens Creek Wesleyan Church. He was a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, where he received the Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by parents, George C. and Maudie Wheeler
Eggleton; first wife Viola; son, John C. Eggleton; sister, Beulah Sutphin; and
brothers, Cleo and Lawrence.
Surviving are wife, Ann Christian Eggleton of Marmet; son, Stephen
Eggleton and wife Miranda of Richmond, Va.; stepdaughter, Mary Bostic and
husband Rick of Carbon; stepsons, Bill Christian and wife Becky of Charleston
and Carl Christian and wife Sandy of Costa; sister, Betty Blankenship of Marmet; brother, Garvie Eggleton and
wife Jerri of Marmet; granddaughter, Misty Levine and husband Mike of North
Carolina; special great-grandson, Mikey Levine of North Carolina; and several
nieces; nephews; and many friends.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2008, at
Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Fairley McCormick
officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Montgomery, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - January 27, 2008
Rachel Elizabeth Lewis, 97, of Montgomery, formerly of Handley, died
January 25, 2008, at Montgomery General Elderly Care Center after a short
illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lewis.
Surviving are her great-nephew, Samuel Blankenship
and his wife Nancy of Dyer, Ind.; great-great-nieces, Cheryl Skiles of
Charleston and Lisa Sefcik and her husband Dave of Chesterton, Ind.;
great-great-great-nieces, Christa Mansfield, Rachel and Kelly Sefcik; and
great-great-great-nephew, Corey Skiles.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 28, at
Montgomery Memorial Park, London, with the Rev. Jay Parkins officiating. Burial
will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Montgomery, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Montgomery Herald (WV) - April 1, 2008
Mary Ruth Garrett Lynch, 81, of Montgomery, died March 23, 2008.
After a long illness, Mary Ruth passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial
Hospital in Kanawha City. By her
side were her daughter, Cathy Lynch, and dear family friend, Linda Snyder.
During the final week of her earthly life, she was surrounded and comforted by
the love of dear friends Nancy Masters Double, Barbara Perkins Fragale, Ann
Frantz Griffith, Sandra Spaulding Lockard, Elizabeth Summers Potter, Debbie Wills
Robson, and niece Dale Lynch Rothwell.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Luther
Garrett and Mary Ellen Hannah Garrett; by her sisters, Katherine Craig and Virginia Blankenship Williams; and by her nephew, Thomas G. Craig.
Surviving: her daughter, Cathy Lynch; and
several cousins and numerous loving friends.
Mary Ruth was born on Dec.
29, 1926, and was a member of the Montgomery Baptist Church. She graduated from
Montgomery High School and attended West Virginia Tech. She was a former
employee of C&P; Telephone Company and was a talented pianist and artist.
She was a devoted and loving mother whose happiest times were spent with her
home full of young people for whom she provided a safe and joyous environment
and wonderful childhood memories. She was a voracious reader, provided a
wonderful home for dozens of beloved pets over the years, was a lover of
history and art, and realized a lifelong dream when she and her daughter toured
Europe. Mary Ruth never met a stranger and touched many lives. She will be
deeply missed.
The service was March 26 at O'Dell Funeral Home in Montgomery with
Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial was at Montgomery Memorial Park in London.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Quick, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - January 28, 2008
Roland R. Lucas Jr., 89, of Quick, passed away Friday, January 25,
2008, at the home of his son, Ed. He was retired instrument mechanic from E. I.
Dupont after 41- 1/2 years service. Roland was a
member of the Church of the Nazarene, Quick, and a ham operator since 1939,
going by the call sign "W8UFX". He was a 1938 graduate of Charleston
High School and attended Kanawha College in 1939.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roland R. Lucas; mother,
Mildred DeCamp Lucas Blumberg; loving wife and friend of 61 years, Helen Irene
Lucas; and brother, Richard "Dickie" Lucas.
Roland was a loving father that will be sadly missed by sons,
Russell F. Lucas of Quick and R. Edward Lucas and wife Norma of Elkview;
daughters, Sandra Lea O'Dell and husband Harry of Quick and Patricia Kaye Lucas
of Richmond, Va.; brother, John H. Lucas and wife Carolyn of Hurricane;
sisters, Betty E. Lucas of Charleston and Ruth A. Blankenship
of Charleston; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren.
The service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at
Hafer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Allen Grace officiating. Burial will be
in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Rand, Kanawha Co.,
WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - July 2,
2009
Rodney "Sam" Blankenship , 76, of Rand died June 30, 2009, at his home after a long illness.
Born March 23, 1933, in Murderer's Branch, Ky., he was a son of the late Arley and Elsie Dunahue Blankenship .
He was an Air Force veteran and a self-employed salesman.
Sam leaves behind his loving family: his wife of 56 years, Carol Blankenship ; sons, Richard and Thomas and his wife, Kimberly, all of Rand; brother, Don Blankenship of Middletown, Ohio; grandchildren, Jamie, Jessie, Jimmy, Bethany and Kasey Blankenship ;
and great-grandchildren, Alexandria,
Maddy, Jacob and Tori.
At Mr. Blankenship 's request, there will be no formal service
or visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2006, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - August 2, 2006
Gracie Mae McMillion Cobb, 94, of Sissonville passed away
peacefully on July 31, 2006, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Romey Cobb. Gracie was a homemaker and a member of Walker Chapel
Baptist Church since 1940.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her children and their
spouses, Theodore and Margaret Cobb of Evans, James and Ruth Cobb, Mary Lou and
Gilbert Layne of Charleston, Linda Slater of Nitro, Everett and Debra Cobb of
Sissonville and Mearly and Ronald Blankenship
of Charleston; stepdaughters and their husbands, Aretta and Warren Kiser and
Freda and Everett Skeens, all of Charleston; sister, Irma Tate of Kanawha City;
and brother, Leroy McMillion of Charleston. Gracie is also survived by numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several
nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Long &
Fisher Funeral home, under the direction of the Rev. Nick Bird. Visitation will
be Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow
in the Cobb family cemetery, Tuppers Creek, Sissonville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - January 4, 2008
Wanda Lee Layne, 73, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord Jan.
2, 2008, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Wanda was a devoted
and loving mother, friend, and had a love for everyone. She retired from JC
Penney and was a member of Second Creek Community Church.
She was preceded in death by parents, "Ab" and Mildred
Canter; brothers, Forrest "Frosty" Canter, Warren "Butch"
Miller and Gene Canter; husband, Peter S. Layne; sisters-in-law, Denise Layne
and Wilma Halstead.
Survived by children, Dianna Kennedy and her companion, George
Roach, both of St. Albans, Kathy Watson of Cross Lanes, and Peter Layne of
Sissonville; sons-in-law, David Glowatzke of Sissonville, and Bob Watson of
Dunbar; grandchildren, Amanda Kennedy, Kristin Watson and Scott and Mark
Kennedy; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne and Noah Harrison and Drew, Corey and
Michael Kennedy; sisters-in-law, Violet Canter, Joan Blankenship, Jeannie Bennett, and Sheri Miller; brothers-in-law, Johnny and
Hershel Layne; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Long and
Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with the Rev. David Bowen officiating. Burial
will follow at Miller Cemetery, Second Creek.
[SSDI
08Jul1934 - 02Jan2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV,
Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - June 12, 2008
Hilda "Hildee" Mae Wines, 53, of Sissonville departed
this life too early due to injuries received from an automobile accident on
June 8, 2008. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and best friend to
many. Hilda was born Sept. 25, 1954.
She was a 1972 graduate of Sissonville High School and was employed
with Aker Solutions in Elkview. Hilda never met a stranger and brought joy and
laughter into everyone's life. She was the shoulder to cry on when times were
tough and the voice of reason for so many. Hilda enjoyed life and was a fun
loving free spirit and will be our angel watching over us.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Ron Blankenship of Falling Rock; her parents, Lawrence and
Reva Wines of Sissonville; sisters, Hermie Cobb and her husband, Jim, of Poca,
Gail Pringle and her husband, Phil, of Ripley, Pat Westfall and her husband,
Arnold, of Ripley, Crickett Murray and her husband, John, of Sissonville, and
Sandy Wines of Sissonville; brothers, Johnny Wines of Sissonville and Bill
Wines and his wife, Pat, of Jefferson Texas; many nieces, nephews, and many
close friends.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Mendez officiating.
Burial will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Sissonville,
Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
September 11, 2009
Ronald R. Blankenship Sr., 63, of Sissonville passed away September 9, 2009. He was a
Baptist, an avid hunter, and loved the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruth Collins Blankenship .
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mearly M. Cobb Blankenship ; son, Ronald Blankenship Jr. and
his wife, Sarah, of Clendenin; daughters, Lisa McClintic and
her husband, Scott, of Roanoke, Virginia, and Tracy Elkins
and her husband, Brian, of Hewett; brother, Donald Blankenship
and his wife, Becky, of Joplin, Mo.; and grandchildren, Octavia McClintic and Gracie and Isabelle
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Floral Hills
Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, St. Albans, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - May 2,
2009
Mary E. White, 85, of St. Albans passed away April 29, 2009, at
Hubbard Hospice House. She worked for the U. S. Navy during the war and was a
retired cook with Syracuse University. After retirement, she worked at the
Marlaing Drive-In along with her sister, Nancy. Mary was a Christian and loved
to crochet.
She is survived by daughters, Patricia Hodges of New York and
Dorothy Zurlo of Pennsylvania; sisters, Nancy Blankenship
of St. Albans and Frances Duty, Ida Branham, Marie Sullivan, Gertrude Rasnake,
Faye McClanahan and Sue Boyd, all of Virginia; four grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Casdorph &
Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans, with burial following in Cunningham
Memorial Park, St. Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, St. Albans, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
September 6, 2009
Carl Clinton Blankenship, 87, of St. Albans passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009, at
Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. Carl was born in Alum Creek, July 3, 1922.
Georgia Blankenship,
his only remaining sibling, resides at Alum Creek. He is retired from Union
Carbide with 37 years service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was also a
Mason.
He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Phillip. He is also survived by his wife, Letha, whom he married September 14, 1946, in South Charleston; son, Larry; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-granddaughter.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2009, at Curry
Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Frank Chapman
officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, St. Albans, Kanawha
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.funeralplan.com/bartlettchapman/archive?id=184489
Beulah Marie Frame, 79 of St. Albans passed away Sunday November
22, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born February 26, 1930 in Putnam
County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Danner and Opal Blankenship McCallister. She was a retired certified
nursing assistant from CAMC Hospital.
She is survived by her sons, George D. Frame of Duck, WV, Jerry D. Frame of Red House, WV; sisters, Verna Holstein and
Gay Criner of St. Albans, WV, Helen La Fave of Texas; brother, Ray McCallister
of Ohio and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday November 27, 2009 at
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, WV with Rev.
George Kidd officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kanawha Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Helen
L. 85, 29Dec1922 - 14Mar2008, Charleston,
Kanawha, WV, WV-236-22-3937
Blankenship,
Juanita R. 65, 10Apr1943 - 18Sep2008, Charleston, Kanawha, WV, WV-233-68-0290
Blankenship,
Rodney 76, 23Mar1933 - 30Jun2009, Charleston, Kanawha, WV, OH-295-28-0437
Blankenship,
Ronald R. 63, 09Nov1945 - 09Sep2009, Charleston, Kanawha, WV, WV-236-70-4007
Blankenship,
Thomas P. 62, 08Apr1947 - 13Oct2009, Charleston, Kanawha, WV, WV-236-74-3162
Blankenship,
Kathleen 94, 29May1913 - 06Feb2008, Glasgow, Kanawha, WV, WV-233-60-6485
Blankenship, Carl
C. 87, 03Jul1922 - 03Sep2009, Saint
Albans, Kanawha, WV, WV-236-24-7851
Blankenship, James
P. 50-51, 18Mar1957 - 11Mar2008, Saint Albans, Kanawha, WV, WV-233-94-0394
Lincoln
2009, Branchland, Lincoln
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Dec 19, 2008
Verlin "Shuck" Clay, 82, of Branchland, W.Va., went to be
with the Lord Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at home. He was born May 6, 1926,
in Logan County, a son of the late Albert and Lula Ramey Clay. He was also
preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald Clay. He was retired from A.T.
Massey as a tipple operator for 44 years, he was a member of the Branchland
United Baptist Church and he loved to visit all churches. He loved the Lord
dearly.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Naoma
"Ruth" McComas Clay; his only child, Patricia "Gail" Clay
Adkins and husband Joe of Branchland; four grandchildren and their spouses whom
he loved as his own, Tracey Hazelett of Branchland, Edana and Wendell Williamson
of Midkiff, W.Va., Clayton and Marlena Perry of Salt Rock, W.Va., and Malena
and Tom Sexton of Wayne, W.Va.; 12 great-grandchildren, Josh, Jukie, and Jamie
Hazelett, Haley, Emily, Kaitlyn Dalton, Jesse and Joni Williamson, Krystian and
Lauren Perry, and Jayden and Ethan Sexton; one brother, Bernie Clay of Midkiff;
four sisters, Margaret Parsons, Irene Porter, Faye Parsons, all of Branchland,
and Ona Triplett of Genoa, W.Va; a longtime friend, Jack Blankenship. He also leaves behind a host of family
and friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ottaviano and Hospice of
Huntington. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008, at
McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, W.Va., with Alan Frye and Andrew
Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Watson Cemetery, Branchland.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Griffithsville,
Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
Karen Joan (Johnson) Messinger, 51, of Griffithsville went home to
be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at CAMC Memorial
Hospital. Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her husband of 33 years,
Eldon "Keith" Messinger of Griffithsville; son, Steve Messinger and
his fiancée, Gail Hager, and her daughter, Jillian Hager of Griffithsville;
daughter, Tashawna (Shawn) Elkins of Alkol; granddaughter, Jasmine Danielle
Elkins of Alkol; her mother, Kathryn Clay of Ona; sister, Kathy Dunlap of
Griffithsville; brothers, Eddie Johnson of Griffithsville and Earnie Johnson of
Griffithsville; one aunt, Brenda
Blankenship of Hurricane; and
her beloved church family at Yawkey Methodist. Karen was preceded in death by
her brother, Kenneth Johnson; and grandparents, Edgar and Lorena Johnson.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 19, at Koontz
Funeral Home, Hamlin, with Ministers Kennith Bell and Dave Collison
officiating. Interment will follow in Miller Cemetery, Sweetland.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Griffithsville,
Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary,
Lincoln
Journal Online, Hamlin
WV
Karen Joan “Johnson” Messinger, of Griffithsville, went home to be
with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Charleston Memorial
Hospital at the age of fifty one years old.
Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her husband of thirty
three years, Eldon “Keith” Messinger of Griffithsville, son Steve Messinger and
his fiancee Gail Hager and her daughter Jillian Hager of Griffithsville,
daughter Tashawna (Shawn) Elkins of Alkol, granddaughter Jasmine Danielle Elkins
of Alkol, her mother Kathryn Clay of Ona, sister Kathy Dunlap of
Griffithsville, brothers Eddie Johnson of Griffithsville, Earnie Johnson of
Griffithsville, one aunt, Brenda
Blankenship of Hurricane, and
her beloved church family at Yawkey Methodist.Karen was preceded in death by
her brother Kenneth Johnson, and grandparents Edgar and Lorena Johnson.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at
Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin, W.V. with Ministers Kennith Bell and Dave Collison
officiating. Interment will follow at Miller Cemetery, Sweetland, W.V.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Ranger, Lincoln Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - June 2,
2009
Mrs. Stella Mae Thompson Vance, 75, of Ranger, departed this life
Monday, June 1, 2009, at her daughter's residence at Jeffery. Born April 13,
1934, at Holden, she was a daughter of the late John and Lena Blankenship Thompson.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Lee Vance Sr.; four
sons, Ricky Dale Vance Sr., James Timothy Vance Sr. and Alexander and Joseph
Glen Vance at birth; one grandson, Timothy Adam Vance; three sisters, Alice
Ootten, Mary Fireson, and Sue Ootten, and two brothers, Kendal and Lloyd
Thompson.
Stella was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Logan Park Care Center,
a homemaker, a loving mother to nine children and a wonderful grandmother. She
loved to carry on and get a kick out of playing pranks on her grandchildren.
She was a hard-working woman. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory include four daughters, Roxie
Ramey of Jeffery and Lena (John) Watts, Letitia (Glen) Adams and Cynthia
(Elbert) Watts, all of Harts; three sons, Lee Vance Jr. and Randy Vance, both
of Nine Mile, and Charles (Sue) Vance of Pecks Mill; two daughters-in-law,
Lauretta Vance of Branchland and Vonda Vance of Harts; four sisters, Jo
(Dennis) Crome of Williamsburg, Belva Browning of Rossmore, Freda (Ralph)
Santos of Chauncey, and Diana (Earl) Setser of Rossmore; five brothers, James
(Arlene) Thompson of Ohio, Johnny (Edna) Thompson of Pt. Pleasant, Russell
(Ella) Thompson of Lenore, Jimmy (Liza) Thompson of Belo and David Thompson of
Virginia; 33 grandchildren, Wendy, Mark Lee, Breanna, Shynithia, Robin, Donna,
Paul, Tammy, Crystal, Lee Ann, Johnny, Robert, Ricky Jr., Kristie, Michael
Paul, Melissa, Becky, Amy, Stacey, David Jr., Timothy, Amanda, Patricia, Elbert
Jr., Jason, Elbert Neal, Sabrina , Samantha, Joshua, Zachery, Kayla, James Jr.,
and Dillon; 49 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the
Freeman Funeral Home with Ministers Frank Fulton and Steve Porter officiating.
Burial will follow at the Vance Cemetery at Wake Forest of Dry Branch Hollow at
Ranger. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mark Adkins, David Madden Jr.,
Johnny Vance, Joshua Vance, Michael Vance, Ricky Vance Jr. and Timothy Madden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Harts, Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - June 4, 2008
Verlin "Lucky" Ferguson, Jr., 57, of Harts, departed this
life Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the VA Medical Center at Huntington. Born March
21, 1951, at West Hamlin, he was a precious son of the late Verlin Sr. and
Sadie Gay Manns Ferguson. Also preceding him in death was his son, Marvin
Nelson.
Verlin was a Spec. 4 in the U.S. Army, a 1969 graduate of Guyan
Valley High School and a member of the Little Harts Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Opal
Ferguson; two daughters, Cheryl Nelson (Andy Abbott) and Tammy (Larry) Burger,
both of Sand Creek Road at Harts; one son, Kevin (Ashley) Mullins of Limestone;
two sisters, Regenia (Daniel) Lucas and Phyllis (Kenneth) Sanders, both of
Midkiff; four brothers, Ricky (Virley) Ferguson of Branchland, Joey (Darlena)
Ferguson of West Hamlin, Dr. Gary (Marty) Craft of Princeton, and Sherrill
(LaDonna) Price of Ranger; one grandson, Shawn (Kayla) Burger of Ranger; two
great-grandchildren, Raven Burger of Ranger and Lilly Mullins of Limestone; one
special nephew, Austin Ferguson of Branchland; two special cousins, Evelyn
Smith of Huntington and Patty
Blankenship of Louisville,
Ky., one special sister-in-law, Mildred Maynard and one special great-nephew,
Aaron Maynard.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the
Little Harts Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Ward Vance and Rev. Michael
Vance officiating. Burial will follow at the Wealtha Nelson Cemetery at Ranger.
Pallbearers will be Larry Ferguson, Philemon Maynard, Philip Sanders, Braden
Ferguson, Ernest Lambert, Shawn Sanders, Kenny Sanders, Scott Ferguson, Brian
Ferguson and Scott Lambert.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Harts, Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - June 14, 2008
Vada Abbott, 70, of Hoover Fork of Harts, departed this life
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Logan
Regional Medical Center. Born July 27, 1937, in Harts, she was a daughter of
the late Freddie and Margret Baisden Adams.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Bill Abbott; four brothers,
Andy Adams, Cecil Adams, Troy Thompson and Edmond Adams, and three sisters, Halie
Martin, Florie Blankenship and Flarda Ackson Vada was a member of the
Hoover Church of Christ and a loving mother, wife and friend.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 49 years,
Estil Abbott; three daughters, Almeda (Paul) McCloud, Chris (Davy) Dingess and
Margaret (Scott) Vance, all of Harts; three sons, Edmond Abbott and John
Abbott, both of Harts, and Andy (Cheryl) Abbott of Sand Creek Road; one sister,
Blanch Lain of North Carolina; three brothers, Virgil Adams of Williamson, Tom
Adams of North Carolina and Charlie Adams of Flatwoods, Ky.; 13 grandchildren;
10 great-grandchildren; a very special niece, Verma Bumgarner; two special
cousins, Rhoda Perry and Roxie Hawksten; five special friends, Bess Adams,
Tammy and Donnie Hager, Connie Vance and James Farley and several nieces and
nephews. She will be greatly missed.
Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at her
residence on Rt. 1 Box 392, Hoover Fork Road, Harts, being the ninth house up,
with Rev. Arbie Adkins and Rev. Tracie Hensley officiating. Burial will follow
at the Adams-Abbott Cemetery at Hoover Fork. Pallbearers will be friends and
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Logan
2008, Accoville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - July 12, 2008
Jackie Lee Sturgell, 47, of Accoville, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, July 10, 2008, from his home following an extended illness. Born
November 5, 1960, at Holden, he was a son of Isaac Sturgell of Davin and the late
Eula Mae Felty Sturgell.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Roger and Brad
Sturgell; his mother-in-law, JoAnn McClellan Mills, and his grandfather-in-law,
Denver "Poppy" McClellan Sr.
Before he became disabled, Jackie was a coal miner for 20 years,
formerly employed with Peabody Coal Company and Independence Coal Company.
Jackie was a Christian and a member of the Becco United Baptist Church at
Braeholm. He was devoted to his family, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was
looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild.
Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include his loving
wife of 26 and one-half years, Kim Mills Sturgell; two children, Jaclyn (fianc•
Anthony Bailey) Sturgell of Robinette and Jared Sturgell, at home; his father-in-law,
Okie Mills of Accoville; three brothers, Clifford (Libby) Sturgell of Smith
Mountain Lake, Va., Sherwood Sturgell of Charleston and Ray Sturgell of North
Carolina; five sisters, Gisele
(Lee) Blankenship of Cyclone,
Gwen (Donald) Toler of Bolt, Mary (Ronnie) Daniels of North Carolina, and Sally
(Scott) Ferrell and Kitty (John) Dempsey, both of Six Mile; one sister-in-law,
Kathy (Mike) Daniels of Robinette; one brother-in-law, Larry (Lynn) Mills of
Accoville, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 14, at the Becco
United Baptist Church with Rev. Denver McClellan and Rev. Cecil McClellan
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers
will be members of the Becco United Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will
be J. D. Roberts, Raymond Grimmett, Carl Adkins, Jason Mills and Junior Willis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Accoville, Logan Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 24, 2008
Mary F. "Frankie" Blankenship, 75, of Accoville died Dec. 23, 2008.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Greenbranch Freewill Baptist
Church, Man. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Accoville, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
John E. Gilco, 57, of Accoville, departed this life Saturday,
November 14, 2009, from his home after short illness. Born November 6, 1952, at
Braeholm, he was a son of the late Thomas and Addilee Blankenship Gilco. Also preceding him in death was one brother, James
Terry Gilco; one niece, Tamara Suzanne Gilco; one nephew, David Aaron Gilco,
and one great-nephew, Austin Lovins. John was a retired employee of the
Charleston Gazette. He was a knife collector and an avid wrestling fan.
Those left to love and miss him include one son, John E. Evans of
Huntington (adopted by Angie and Rick Evans); one sister, Angie (Rick) Evans of
Accoville; four brothers, Benny (Ella) Gilco of Braeholm, Tom (Gloria) Gilco of
Accoville, Paul David (Mary) Gilco of Kopperston, and Alvin Gilco of Welch; one
grandson, Jacob Evans of Kistler; one step-grandson, Zachary Kirby of Kistler;
a special niece and caregiver, Brandy Robertson of Accoville; many nieces and
nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 19, at the
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home Chapel at Man with Rev. Buddy Hager officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be
family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny, Tom, Brandon and Alvin
Gilco, and John Evans and Rick Evans Sr.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Amherstdale, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 17, 2008
Scotty Ray Rakes Sr., 63, of Amherstdale, went to be with the Lord
Thursday, March 13, 2008, from Logan Regional Medical Center after a long
illness. Born December 15, 1944, at Crites, he was a son of the late Tom and
Susie McGuire Rakes.
Also preceding him in death was one brother, Tom Rakes Jr., and one
sister, Patricia Elswick. Scotty was a surface miner, formerly employed with
Arch of WV. He was a member of the UMWA Local 1302 and was veteran of the U.S.
Air Force. Scotty was a 1963 graduate of Man High School. His hobbies included
collecting NASCAR memorabilia and playing with his grandchildren.
Those left to celebrate his life include his wife of 38 years,
Beverly Grimmett Rakese; one daughter, Misty (Tilson) Peck of Accoville; one
son, Scotty (Cathy) Rakes Jr. of Lorado; two grandchildren, Emily Rakes of
Accoville and Scotty "Levi" James Rakes of Lorado; two
step-grandchildren, Ashley (Johnny) Farley of Chapmanville and Holly Belcher of
Lorado; special niece, Marissa Wisecup of Accoville; one sister, Frances Frye
of Huntington; one brother, Danny "Max" (Merle) Rakes of Robinette;
many nieces and nephews; his sisters-in-law, Flora McCoy of Kentucky and Karen
Curry of Man; cousins, Joyce Perry, Linda Wooten, Dreama Peters, Carol Esque,
Pat Esque, Eugene Esque, and Lisa
Blankenship; special friends,
Gary Kennedy, Terry Jude, Allen Ryan, Kathryne Jude, Beth Caldwell, and Raymond
and Hollie Jude, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, at the Becco
United Baptist Church with Rev. Denver McClellan Jr. officiating. Burial will
follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby with Military Graveside Rites
conducted by the DAV Post 39 at Harts, and VFW Post 6153 and American Legion
Post 103, both at Chapmanville. Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man is in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Baisden, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Also found Baisden in Mingo Co., WV,
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/rayburn-alton-new
Rayburn Alton New 71 of Baisden went home to be with his Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from his residence. Born on
February 12, 1937 at Baisden, he was the son of the late Boyd and Naomi
(Justice) New.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son,
Craig Steven New; and one grandson, Michael Paul Hatfield. Rayburn was a
retired coal miner and a member of the Church of God in Jesus Name at Baisden.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Rayburn are: his loving wife of 50 years, whom he married
on April 6, 1958, Vinia Mae (Morgan) New; his five daughters: Drema Faye
(Gerry) Carter, Rita Gayle (Arvil) Hatfield, Mary Teena (Billy) Hatfield, Danna
Noami (Jeffery) Thompson, and Patty Frances (Jesse) Hatfield; his 3 sons: Jackie Rayburn (Marieena) New, Joseph Edward
(Tiffany) New, and Brian Keith (Kathy "Diana" Fox) New; his fourteen grandchildren: Crystal Dawn Lawrence, Jessica Lynn Gross,
Emmett "William" Hatfield, Heather Rae Hatfield, Billy Jo Hatfield,
Latasha Jo Toler, Kayla Nicole Toler, Craig Richard Cline, Brandon Jesse
Hatfield, Zachary Lee Ryan Hatfield, Keisha Nicole New, Hannah Nicole New,
Alton Ryan New, and Ivan Jacob New; his three step grandchildren: Cody Carter, Cody Stradley and Kristopher
Stradley; his seven great grandchildren: Timmothy Austin Powers, Raven Brooke Powers, Keaton Isacc Hatfield, McKenzie Lynn
Hatfield, Eariendia Jade Davis, Jordan Michael Hatfield, Skyler Ray Toler ; his step great grandchild, Abigail Judith Hanna Stanley; his nine
sisters: Evelyn Walls of Max Meadows VA,
Magdlene (Hillard) Blankenship of McGraw, Georgia (Mayford) Coleman of
Bull Creek, Patty (Earl) Blackburn of Baisden, Eunice Berry of Fort Gay,
Loretta (Paul) Kennedy of Long Branch, Diana Justice of Bull Creek, Joan Lester
of Baisden, and Joyce Hatfield of Baisden; his two brothers: Delmo (Nancy)
New and Randy (Norma) New both of Baisden; and a host of family and friends. Rayburn will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved him.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 27th at
the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer with the Rev. Mark Stanley,
Rev. Rocky Morgan, Rev. David Spears, and the Rev. Ricky Browning
officiating. Burial followed in the
Rayburn New Family Cemetery at Baisden.
Pallbearers were his grandsons and nephews: BJ Hatfield, Craig Cline, Brandon Hatfield,
Eddie New, Shaun White, Randy Dale New, and Anthony Gibson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Also found Baisden in Mingo Co., WV,
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/amos-new
Amos New, 80 of Baisden, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday,
June 16, 2009, from Williamson ARH in South Williamson KY. Born on April 22, 1929 at Baisden, he was the son of the
late Troy and Tennessee Vannie Blankenship New.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his first wife, Virgie Ruth Kennedy New; one
son, Arnold Ray New; and three brothers:
Raymond, Joda Pat, and Buddy New.
Amos was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great
grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Full Gospel Church of
God at Baisden. He will always be
remembered for his kind heart and the fact that he never met a stranger.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Amos are: his wife, Donnie Davis Cline New of Baisden;
his son, David (Denise) New of McCarr KY; his three daughters: Norma Jean (Buck) Hatfield of Sharon Heights
of Hampden, Wanda (Rocky) Morgan of Simon, and Arlene (Terry) VanNatter of
Grassy Meadows; one brother, Doug (Zola) New of Coal Mountain; his three
sisters: Alma Cline and Gladys Mounts
both of Baisden, and Alice Lester of Sprattsville section of Gilbert; his six
step-children: Susan (Eddie) Shaffer,
Rhonda (Donnie) West, Glenda (Darrell) Walls, Dennis Cline, Lora (Darrell)
Cline, and Regina (Lynn) Cline; his 11 grandchildren; his 15 great
grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 20th at the
Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jonas Trent, Rev. Diamond Carter, and
the Rev. Denny May officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at
Sharon Heights at Hampden. He was carried to his final resting place by his
grandsons and great grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Also found Baisden in Mingo Co., WV,
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/joan-new-lester
Joan New Lester, 52, of Baisden, went home to be with the Lord, on
Sunday, January 4, 2009, from Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan. Born on January 10, 1956, at Baisden, she was the beloved daughter
of the late Boyd and Naomi (Justice) New.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Dickie Lester; one brother, Rayburn New; and one son, Larry Glen
White. Joan was a loving wife,
mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She
was a homemaker and of the Church of God in Jesus Name Faith. She will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Joan are: her three sons: Larry Earl and Shawn “Bubba” White, and
Chester “Boog” Lester, all of Baisden; her two brothers: Delmo (Nancy) New and Randy (Norma) New, both
of Baisden; her eight sisters: Evelyn Walls of max Meadows VA, Magdlene (Hillard) Blankenship of McGraw, Georgia (Mayford) Coleman of
Mohawk, Patty (Earl) Blackburn of Baisden, Eunice Berry of Wayne, Loretta
(Paul) Kennedy of Simon, Diana Justice of Mohawk, and Joyce Hatfield of
Baisden; and a host of other dear family and friends.
A celebration of her life was held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January
6th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Diamond Carter and the Rev.
Mark Stanley officiating. Burial followed in the New Family Cemetery at Baisden. She was carried to her final resting place
by: Anthony Gibson, “Little” Gene New,
Eddie New, Bobby “Grapenut” New, Brent Lester, and Randy Dale New.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Bruno,
Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - July 2, 2008
Janice Marie Glandon Ellis, 76, of Bruno,
went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, June 29, 2008,
from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan. Born September 15, 1931, at
Bruno, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Maude Carter Glandon.
Also preceding her in death was her
husband, Harmon Ellis; three brothers, Dale, Earl and Audrey Glandon; two
sisters, Golda Goodman and Odessa Johnson; eight sons, Kager, Charles, Darrell,
Zenneth, Ronald, Donzel, Levon and John Boy Ellis; one daughter, Shirley; and
four grandchildren, Angela Kay, Michael, Vada Ann and Charles Jr. Janice was a
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend,
who enjoyed cooking, going to church and being with her family and friends. She
was a member of the Bruno Church of God.
Those left to love and cherish her memory
include six daughters, Opal Blankenship of Bruno, Barbara (Fred) Newman of
Hurricane, Wanda (Larry) Sites of Petersburg, Kaye (Michael) Roberts of Chapmanville,
Sandra (Michael "Cud") Bailey of Accoville and Sharon (Wade) Hatfield
of Virginia; eight sons, Buddy (Shelby) Ellis, Michael Ellis and Ricky Ellis,
all of Bruno, Danny Ellis and Harold (Lynn) Ellis, both of Accoville, Larry
(Martha) Ellis of Largo, Fla., Jackie (Sue) Ellis of Newark, Ohio, and Harmon
Ellis Jr., of Neibert; a son-in-law, Jim Gill; a daughter-in-law, Edna Mae; a
brother, Johnie Glandon; two sisters, Samantha Trent of Man and Josie Estep of
Chicago, Ill.; 44 grandchildren; 50 great- grandchildren; special friend, Diana
Walker, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2, at the Bruno Church of God with the Rev. Bill Cantrell and
the Rev. Roger Frye officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning and
Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Mounts
Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Opal Louise married Tildon F. Blankenship
SSDI,
Blankenship, Opal L., 80, 26May1930 -
24Nov2010, Bruno, Logan, WV, WV-235-86-6173
SSDI,
Blankenship, Tilden, 55, 23Jul1928 - ??Oct1983, Bruno, Logan, WV,
WV-234-40-4013
2009, Bruno, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/ricky-edward-ellis
Ricky Edward Ellis, 47 of Bruno, departed this life March 12, 2009,
from his residence. Born on November 3, 1961 at Bruno, he was the son of the
late Harmon and Janice Marie (Glandon) Ellis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 8 brothers:
Kager, Charles, Darrell, Zenneth, Ronald, Donzel, Levon, and John Boy Ellis, 1
sister: Shirley Gill, nieces and nephews: Angela Kay, Vada Ann, Michael and
Charles Jr. Ricky was a loving
brother, uncle, and friend, who loved to watch the Cincinatti Bengals, and the
Reds, and he loved to watch the Mountaineers, which was his favorite. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Ricky are his sisters: Opal Blankenship of Bruno, Barbara (Fred) Newman of Hurricane, Wanda (Larry) Sites
of Peterstown, Kaye (Michael) Roberts of Chapmanville, Sandra (Michael, “Cud”)
Bailey of Accoville, Sharon (Wade) Hatfield of Smith Mountain Lake, his
brothers; Buddy (Shelby), and Michael Ellis of Bruno, Danny and Jackie (Sue)
Ellis of Newark, Oh, Harold (Lynn) Ellis of Accoville, Larry Ellis of St
Petersburg, Florida, and Harmon Ellis, Jr. of Neibert. Also a special
caretaker: Nancy Taylor, and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 16th, at the Bruno Church
of God at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Roger Frye and Rev. Bill Cantrell officiating.
Burial followed in the Browning and Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno. Nephews served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Chapmanville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 11, 2008
Mr. Gregory A. Eplin, 47, of Caney Branch of was born August 18,
1960, at Man, a son of the late Haskell and Estella Spears Eplin. He departed
this life Friday, March 7, 2008, at Logan
Regional Medical Center after a brief illness with family and friends at his
side.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Paul Eplin; a sister,
Linda McDaniels, and her husband, Edward 'Butch' McDaniels. Mr. Eplin was a
body shop manager for over 20 years, having worked for Honeycutt's for 15
years, L&S Chevrolet and presently at The Body Shop in Madison. He was very
dedicated to his customers, employers and employees. His passion and hobby was
bass fishing, placing 26th in the 2007 West Virginia State Bass Fishing
Tournament, was a member of the Cardinal Bass Masters for the last 6 years, the
W.Va. Bass Federation, and was a Man High School All Star Pitcher from
1976-1978.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Dreama Deskins Eplin; a
very special son, Gregory David Austin Eplin, 8 years old, at home; a son, Dustin (Carla) Blankenship of Beech Creek; a grandson, Jacob Riley Blankenship , 3 years old; his step-son, Shawn
(Stephanie) Willis of Chapmanville; his two step-grandchildren, Evan and
Addison Willis; two brothers, Jimmy (Sandra) Eplin of Davin and Gary (Deanna)
Eplin of Claypool; his sisters-in-law, Judy Eplin of Man and Shelia Marcum of
Logan; Larry Deskins of City View; his close friends and fishing team, Joey
Justice, Dennis Napier, Brad Napier, Rick Lilly, Buddy Lucas and Jimmy Cook,
and a host of special nieces and nephews he dearly loved.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the
Evans Funeral Home at Chapmanville with Rev. Bobby G. Belcher officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum at Pecks Mill.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Lucas, Rick Lilly, Ralph Vance, Art Maynard, Charlie
Manley and Mik Harvey. Honorary pallbearers will Ronnie Lambert and Richard
Osborne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Chapmanville, Logan Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) -
September 22, 2009
Mr. Sheridan Ray "Baner" Vinson, 50, of Chapmanville,
departed this life Saturday, September 19, 2009, at his residence. Born April
27, 1959, at Logan, he was a son of Max Edward and Nancy Alene Collins Vinson
of Chapmanville. Baner enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and
spending time with his friends at Mud Fork.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Buford Sr.
and Anna Mae Collins; paternal grandparents, Clifford Vinson and Pearl Vinson
Brown; maternal great-grandparents, Charlie and Malindia Smith Cole and Issac
Collins and Minerva Collins Tomblin; paternal great-grandparents, Jimersom and
Hattie Hager Vinson and Henry and Jennie Evans; one uncle, Buford Collins Jr.,
and one aunt, Easter
Blankenship.
Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include two sisters,
Malindia Vinson and Mary Vinson (Ed) Woody, both of Chapmanville; two brothers,
Hurston Vinson of Garrett Fork and Chuck (Lucy) Vinson of Chapmanville; one
aunt, Sharlette (Fred) Miller of Columbus, Ohio; four nephews, Ryan and Gabriel
Vinson and Justin and Dustin Woody; two nieces, Brittany Vinson and Melissa
"Woody" (Bobby) Evans, one great-nephew, Chase Evans.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at the
Freeman Funeral Home at Chapmanville with Pastor Donnie Wells officiating.
Burial will follow at the Vinson Cemetery at Main Hart. Pallbearers will be:
Shaun Jones, Sid Conley, Ricky Hughes, Mike Green, Dwayne Bryant and Leslie
Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be David Sammons, Carl Green, Steven Bryant,
Fred Miller, David Messer, Donald Watkins and Richard Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Christian, Logan Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 8, 2008
Franklin James Blankenship, of Gilbert, passed away June 4, 2008.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Freedom Full
Gospel Assembly House of Prayer, Hampden. Arrangements by
Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Christian, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/frank-james-blankenship
Frank James Blankenship 32 of Christian departed this life June 5, 2008 from his
residence. He was born on June 17, 1975 at Man, to Jessie Earnest “Bazz” Blankenship and Brenda Wolford.
Frank loved hunting and being with his family and friends.
Preceding Frank in death were: an uncle,
JimBo Wolford and an aunt, Emma Wolford.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Frank are: his
mother, Brenda Wolford; his father, Jessie Earnest "Bazz"
Blankenship; his
girlfriend, Mindy Laffue of Hanover; his daughter, Emma
Blankenship of Wharncliffe;
his two brothers; Jessie J. Blankenship of Varney and Drewey Blankenship of Augusta GA; his half –sister, Jessica Blankenship Trent of Baileysville; his step-sister, Chasity Frances of
Nicholas County; his step-brother, Richard (Bucky)Thomas of Panther; his six
uncles: Junior, Cab(Bonita), William(Carolyn), Junior(Sarah), and Charles
Wolford, and Ricky Hatfield; his four aunts: Tracy Castle, Cricket Trent, Judy
Cline, and Carol Browning; his grandparents; Drewey and Annie Wolford of
Varney, and Dallas and Shelby Jean Hatfield of Hampden, and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on June 10th at the
Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer with the Rev. Diamond Carter, Rev.
Jonas Trent, and the Rev. Carl (Cab) Wolford officiating. Burial followed
in the Wolford Cemetery at Sharon Heights. Pallbearers
were Jamie Wolford, Sambo Wolford, Gary Wayne Blankenship, Drewey
Blankenship Daniel Johnson,
Steven Wolford, William Wolford, and Charles Wolford. Honorary pallbearer was Jessie Blankenship.
Jessie Earnest Blankenship – b.31Mar1952 – Gilbert, WV:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYC8-57Y
Relatives - Jesse E. Blankenship, Melissa Ann Blankenship, Sherry L. Blankenship.
2008, Christian, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/dora-jane-cantrell
Dora Jane (Nelson) Cantrell, 67, of Christian, went to be with the
Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2008, from her residence. Born on September 12, 1941 at Stowe, she was the beloved daughter
of the late Woots and Virginia (VanDevander) Nelson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Eddie Gene Cantrell; a son, David Linton Cantrell; a daughter, Donna
Jean Cantrell; two brothers: James
Charles and Carlos Edward Nelson; and one sister, Mary Elizabeth. Jane was a loving daughter, wife,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Freewill Baptist Church. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Jane are: her four beloved sons: Rev. Billy (Gondy) Cantrell of Christian,
Dennis (Jessica) Cantrell of Bruno, Phillip (Sherry) Cantrell of Springlake NC,
and Michael (Crystal) Cantrell of Hurricane; her four loving daughters: Terri (Ronald) Lambert of Christian, Paula
(Norman II) Harvey of Kistler, Jean Ann (Jackie II) Evans of Earling, and
Pamela (Robert) Holland of Beaumont TX; her 20 precious grandchildren: David
(Vickie), Eddie (April), Billy II, Daniel (Savanna), Brittany, Adriana, Paul,
Amanda, Joshua, Trevor, and Christian Cantrell, Christina (David) Riley, Dalina (Chris) Blankenship, Raymond & Joseph Lambert, Jackie III,
Mark and Matthew Evans, and Michael and Jenny Bowers; her 13 precious great
grandchildren; her brothers and sisters:
Corrina (John) BoCook, Russell (Mary Lou) Nelson, Maggie (Ranny) Gibson,
Anna (Steve) Dick, and Michael (Drema) Nelson; and a host of nieces, nephews,
and friends, whom she dearly loved.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11th at
the Sandlick Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Blankenship and the
Rev. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial
followed in the Christian Community Cemetery at Christian. Grandson served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Crooked Creek, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
Mary Ella McKenzie Carver, 87, of Crooked Creek, went home to be
with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Trinity Healthcare
after a long illness. Born January 30, 1922, at Dehue, she was a daughter of
the late Joe and Belva Robinette McKenzie. Also preceding her in death was her
husband, Dennis, and brothers, Charlie and Bill McKenzie. Mary Ella was a devoted Christian and member
of the McConnell Tabernacle. She was a long time employee of G.C. Murphy
Company in Logan.
She was a devoted mother to her three children, Charles (Theresa)
Carver and Rose (Jim) Reynolds, both of East Rochester, N.Y., and LaDonna (Rev. Tildon) Blankenship of Crooked Creek, of which she made her
home; she was also a proud grandmother to her six grandchildren, David Carver
and Denise (John) Alfieri, both of East Rochester, Steve (Pam) Carver of
Smithfield, N.C., Carissa
Blankenship of Huntington, and
Jasyn and Justyn Blankenship of Crooked Creek; she was also a
great-grandmother to Alyson, Johnny and Francesca Alfieri of East Rochester,
Cole and Troy Carver of Smithfield, and Connor Gage Lawson of Crooked Creek; a
sister, Leatrice Joy (Dr. Robert) Stetzel of Fort Wayne, Ind., and a dear and
cherished friend, Mr. Sidney Tomblin of West Logan.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, at the
McConnell Tabernacle with Rev. Randy Skeens and Rev. Orville Syner and Rev. Tildon Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Forest
Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Steven Carver, David Carver, Jasyn Blankenship, Justyn Blankenship,
Les McKenzie, and John David Carver.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Davin, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 2, 2008
Jimmie Ed Vance, 73, of Davin, departed this life Saturday,
December 29, 2007, at his home following a brief illness. Born July 23, 1934,
at Davin, he was a son of the late George Wiley and Allie Pearl Grimmett Vance.
Also preceding him in death was one son, Kevin James Vance; two
brothers, Troy Vance and Rannie Vance; two sisters, Maggie Vance Justice and
Madeva Vance Brumfield; two infant sisters and one infant brother.
Jimmie was a retired coal miner, formerly employed with Pittston
Coal Corporation, and a member of UMWA local 8454. He loved spending time with
his grandchildren, Brooke, Hunter, and Cameron. Jimmie enjoyed gardening,
hunting, fishing, and riding his four-wheeler with his dog, Spotty. If he
wasn't at home, you could usually find him in his garden. He loved being around
his family and friends.
Those left to miss him include his wife of 45 years, Maxine Eads
Vance; three children, David (Jennifer) Vance of Winfield, and Debra (Kevin)
Mathis and Brian (Stephanie
Blankenship ) Vance, both of
Davin; four brothers, Marley (Janet) Vance of Galloway, Ohio, Norman (Betty)
Vance and Jerry (Deanna) Vance, both of Davin, and Terry (Linda) Vance of
Foster; three sisters, Marnell (Harry) Eads of Stratford, Conn., Anna
(Clarence) Vance of Man, and Laura Sue (Larry) Rollins of Davin; three
grandchildren, Brooke Mathis of Davin, and Hunter Vance and Cameron Stoops,
both of Winfield, and many nieces and nephews.
Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the
Claypool United Methodist Church at Davin with the Rev. David Fisher
officiating. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers
were family members and friends. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man was in
charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Davin, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - January 4, 2008
Eula Mae Sturgell, 71, of Davin, departed this life to begin a new
life with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. She lost a valiant fight after a
long illness in Logan General Hospital on the fifth floor. The family is
grateful for the exceptional care she received. She was born March 21, 1936, at
Amieagle, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Felty.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons,
Roger and Bradford Sturgell; three brothers, Raymond, Clarence, and Elmer Guy
Felty; and three sisters, Judith Ann, Olitta and Brenda Felty. Eula Mae was a
member of the Greenbranch Free Will Baptist Church. She was a disabled school
bus driver for handicapped children in Logan County. Eula Mae was the heart
beat and guardian angel of her family. She taught those close to her to laugh,
love, and hold life sacred. A truly loving wife, mother, mother-in-law,
grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eula Mae was dear to all those who knew
her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 53
years, Isaac Sturgell of Davin; four sons, Clifford (Libby) Sturgell of VA,
Jackie (Kim) Sturgell of Accoville, Sherwood Sturgell of Charleston, and Ray
Sturgell of NC; five daughters, Gisele (Lee) Blankenship of Cyclone, Gwen (Donald) Toler of Bolt, Mary (Ronnie) Daniels of
NC, Sally (Scott) Ferrell, ad Kitty (John) Dempsey, both of Six Mile; her
special angel, Libby Sturgell of VA, four sisters Frances (Fred) Covert of
Greenview, Beulah (Hoot) Gibson of OH, Beverly Chambers of Hewitt, and Helen
(Jim) Ferrell of Griffithsvile; one brother Lewis Felty of Six Mile; 30
grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; many beloved nieces and nephews;
along with a host of friends and neighbors.
Service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Greenbranch Freewill
Baptist Church, Man. Burial will be in Vance Cemetery, Holden. Krantz-McNeely
Funeral Home, Man, is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Davin, Logan Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) -
September 25, 2009
Eric Warren Goodman, 21, of Davin, departed this life suddenly
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Cabell-Huntington Hospital at Huntington. Born
December 22, 1987, at Logan, he was a son of Jimmy and Phyllis Goodman Albright
of Midlothian, Va., and Brian
Blankenship of Crown.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Mickey Goodman and
John and Holleen Albright. Eric enjoyed football and being with his friends. He
was a loving son, brother and grandson.
Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include two
brothers, Blake Albright and Jimmy Albright II, both of Midlothian; two
half-sisters, Whitney and Tiffany Blankenship , both of Crown; his maternal grandmother
with whom he made his home, Hazel Goodman of Davin; paternal grandparents, Roy and Shirley
Baisden Blankenship of
Robinette; a special aunt and uncle, Shelia and Robert Bartley of Garner, N.C.;
a special cousin, Amy Bartley of Garner and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 27, at the
Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church at Man with Rev. Robbie Gollihue and
Brother Robert Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at
Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Brad Story, Jimmy Albright II, Kalan Ramsey,
Walker Collins, Brandon Chambers, Linzy Collins, Bradley Clark, Billy Ball,
Matthew Hensley and Matthew Gibson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Ethel, Logan Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - April
8, 2009
Theresa Louise Blankenship, 49, of Ethel, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Logan
Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December
19, 1959, in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of Joanne and Kenneth Nelson
of Verdunville and the late Gary Price.
Also preceding her in death were her grandparents, Luther and
Lizzie Damron and Ray and Mae Price, and her siblings, Joan Leslie Price
Collins, Michael Ricky Price and Pamela Sue Lambert. Theresa was a cook at
Morrison's Drive Inn.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Willard "Rocky" Blankenship ; one son, Brandon
(Tabitha) Blankenship ; two stepsons, Dustin (Carla) Blankenship and James T. Deskins; three grandchildren,
Katelyn and Austin Blankenship
of Marmet and Jacob Blankenship of Beech Creek; four sisters, Angel
(Aaron) Burgess of Verdunville, Bobbie Turley of Cross Lanes, Rhonda (Barry)
Stutesman of Prescott, Mich., and Libby (Gary) Nickens of Lincolnton, N.C.;
three brothers, Gary (Violet) Price of Harts, Danny (Misty) Price of Holden and
Luther Price of Maryland. Theresa will be dearly missed by a host of family and
friends.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the
James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Charles Blankenship
officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
Employees of LEASA will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Henlawson, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - July
16, 2009
Mr. Edward William Smith, 74, of Henlawson, departed this life
Monday, July 13, 2009, at his residence. Born December 27, 1934, at Mt. Gay, he
was a son of the late Walter and Nora Smith.
Also preceding him in death were two sons, Steven B. and James E.
Smith. Edward was a retired mine foreman, UMWA affiliated and was previously
associated with the West Virginia, Central Kentucky and Southeastern Kentucky
Horesemens Association. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving
in Korea.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Carrol Smith; one daughter, Patricia Kay (Larry) Chambers of Stollings;
one son, Christopher S. (Diania) Smith of Chapmanville; three sisters, Romain
(Rod) Bowling and Daisy McCallister, both of Maryland, and Pearl Rose Ferrell
of Huntington; one brother, Frank O. Smith of South Carolina; two
grandchildren, Dale and Brandon (Brittany) Chambers; two grandchildren, Madison
Brooke and Braydon Chambers; and his mother-in-law Helen Blankenship .
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Freeman
Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Hartwell officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale and
Brandon Chambers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Landville, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
Wanda Lee Lester, 54, of Landville, went home to be with her Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, November 19, 2009, from Logan Regional
Medical Center following a long illness. Born November 15, 1955, at Man, she
was a daughter of Leander Hatfield and the late Janice Boggess Hatfield. Also
preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents, Bruce and Rosie Carter
Hatfield; her maternal grandparents, Ed and Wilma Lester Boggess, and her
brother, Michael Bruce Hatfield. Wanda was a loving daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a former employee of Man Hospital
and member of the Christian Freewill Baptist Church. She loved spending time
with her grandkids, her family and her friends. She will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved her.
Additionally, those left to love and cherish her memory include her
loving husband of 36 years, Kenneth Lester; two sons, Gary (Rhonda) Lester of
Man and Joey (Angel) Lester of Landville; daughter, Robin Lester of Landville;
four sisters, Kay Justice of Cooks Addition, Vickie (Benny) Grimmett of
Landville, Lisa (Timothy) Browning of Whitman and Tonya (Bob Belcher) Hatfield
of Danville; two brothers, Danny (Lisa) Hatfield of Hunt and Gregory (Lorrie)
Hatfield of Louisburg, N.C.; grandson, Justin Lester, and granddaughter, Alyssa
Lester, both whom she adored; a special sister-in-law, Brenda (Bill) Blankenship, and several nieces, nephews, uncles,
aunts, and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, at the
Christian Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Johnson and Pastor
Joaquine Ooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Dye Cemetery at Verner. Pallbearers
will be Keith, Greg, Benny, Timmy, Little Keith, Little Greg, Jeremy, Tyler and
Michael. Honorary pallbearers will be Lowell, Louie, Darrell, Dennis and
Richard Walls, Kenny Roberts, Cecil Bobbett, Fred Hatfield, Ronnie and Bill
Browning, Buel and Frank Lester, Lamuel Ward and James Belcher.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Logan, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 28, 2008
Carolyn L. Blankenship Patterson Torres, 62, of Logan, departed this life
Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born June 19, 1945,
she was a daughter of Nancy
Soler Blankenship of Whites
Addition and the late Ernest
Blankenship Jr.
Carolyn was also
preceded in death by two sons, Ray Patrick and Glen Scott Patterson;
grandparents, Lucinda and Ernest Blankenship Sr. and Louis and Ralph Soler.
Survivors include two sons, James Patrick Patterson of Dallas,
Texas, and Frank D. (Elizabeth) Patterson of Cora; four brothers, Ernest (Sandra) Blankenship of Altha, Fla., Franklin Blankenship of Melbourne, Fla., Loren (Chassie) Blankenship of Virginia, and Ralph (Brenda) Blankenship of Walkerton, Ind.; two sisters, Barbara Cullett of Whitman and Donna (Jerry) Vance
of Holden; one grandson, Bryan Patterson of Dallas, and many nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Collins
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Walter Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow
in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Thomas Adams, Jack Gullett, J. D.
Gullett, Bryan Patterson, Ralph and Franklin Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Logan, Logan Co.,
WV, Obituary
Jere Dell Morrison, 39, of Logan, passed away unexpectedly Friday,
November 6, 2009, of a massive heart attack brought on by complications of
congestive heart failure. Jere was formerly employed by Michael’s of Charleston
and Mountaineer Manufacturing of Smithers. He was known for his creative
abilities with custom picture framing and his hobby of woodworking. However,
Jere was best known for his friendly and unassuming manner and his loving and
caring personality.
Survivors include his beautiful daughter, Mollie Mechelle of Logan,
and his loving son, J.D. of Dyersburg, Tenn; his father, C. David Morrison of
Logan; his mother and stepfather, Linda and Robert Gilliam of Charleston; his
sister, Leah Beth (Chris) Newby and their son, Hudson, and his brother, Bobby
(Stacy) Gilliam, and their son, Trey, all of Charleston; his aunt, Sharon
Ballard of Logan and a host of cousins, other family and friends.
Services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at the James Funeral Home with Father
George Kostas officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens of
Godby. Pallbearers will be Kevin Ballard, Johnny Morrison, James McDonald,
Torrey Patton, Billy Mullins, Billy Mitchell, Creg Blankenship, Ray Bryant, Paul Bailey and Randall Marcum.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Man, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Joe "Bud" McCoy, 71, of Man, departed this life Friday,
May 2, 2008, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. Born October 31, 1936, at Becco,
he was a son of the late Joe M. and Millie Florence Wilson McCoy.
Also preceding him in death was two brothers, V.J. Morgan and
Amizah McCoy, and one sister, Magdalene Dunn. Joe was a retired coal miner with
T&C Coal Company and of the Church of God faith.
Those left to love and cherish his memory include his wife, Maggie Blankenship McCoy; his two daughters, Sandy (Wally) Griffin
of Man and Stacy (Bob) Mason of North Carolina; his son, John McCoy of Man; his
seven grandchildren, John Austin Griffin of Man, Dustin Griffin of Ohio, Adam,
Carrie Grace, Amy Grace and Sarah Grace Mason of North Carolina, and Michaela Lynn Blankenship of Mallory; his sister, Sarah Arlena
Gamble of Man; his four step-children, Joe Allen Morgan of Virginia, Angela
Capps of Florida, Avery Ross Morgan Jr., of Ohio, and Danny (Jennifer) Blankenship of Mallory; his four step-grandchildren,
Kirby Capps, and Candace, Ethen and Nicole Hays, all of Florida; and a host of
family and friends. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the
Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert. Per his request, the body was cremated.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mounts Funeral
Home of Gilbert is in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Man, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/kermit-poe-hatfield
Kermit (Poe) Hatfield, 95, of Man, went home to be with her Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from Logan
Center—Genesis Health Care at Logan. Born
on February 12, 1913, at Rich Creek, Rita WV, she was the daughter of the late
William “Bill” and Josephine (Trent) Poe.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: six sisters:
Dixie Cook, Alverta Browning, Florence Hatfield, Grace Johnson, Nellie
Prater, and Virginia “Hickie” Browning; two brothers: Verner Poe and infant Billy Poe. Kermit was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great and great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a homemaker and a member of the Big
Cub Missionary Baptist Church. She will
be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Kermit are: her three daughters: Josephine Faye Blankenship of Elkton MD, Edna Miller of Man, and
Virginia Sorrell of Amherst OH; her son, Jimmy (Charlotte) Hatfield of Fan
Rock; her 12 grandchildren; her several great and great great grandchildren;
her two sisters: Ruby (Donald) Hagy and Hattie Blankenship, both of Gilbert; her two brothers: Clarence and Roger Poe; a host of family and
friends, and a special acknowledgement
to a special gift from God, Marsha Hatfield, for her loving care and
friendship.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 13th
at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Hatfield
officiating. Burial followed in the
Hatfield Cemetery at Coal Mountain. Family served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Man, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - July 6,
2009
L.C. Blankenship Sr., 83, of Green Valley of Man, departed this life Wednesday, July 1,
2009, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born July 25, 1925, at War Eagle, he
was a son of the late Harm and Jettie Lester Blankenship.
Also preceding him in death was his loving wife, Jo Mae Harding Blankenship; a daughter, Giesel Banks; one great-grandson, Jordan; three sisters and two brothers.
L.C. was a loving father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. A veteran of the
U.S. Navy, he was a retired coal miner and of the Church of God faith.
Those left to love and cherish his memory include four beloved
sons, Donald (Cheryl)
Blankenship of Clarksville
Tenn., Glenis (Soyla)
Blankenship of Houston, Texas,
L.C. (Gaye Sammons) Blankenship
Jr. of Belfry Ky., and Gary (Lynn Hall) Blankenship of Green Valley; a loving daughter, Jo Ann (Bazz Blankenship )
Morgan of Gilbert; three sisters, Geneva Arrington of
Lynco, and Joyce Boings and Evelyn Elam,
both of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters-in-law, Robin Blankenship of Crites and Tina Blankenship of
Landville; 13 precious grandchildren, Karen Manuel of Panama City Beach, Fla., Donald Blankenship II, Rebecca Blankenship
and Crystal Hatfield, all of Clarksville, Chad (Kim) Blankenship of Rocky Mount, N.C., Nikki (Mike) Toler, Avery C. Morgan
Jr. and Belinda Lawrence, all of Green Valley, John Bryson and Joshua Blankenship , both of Landville, Corporal Ryan Blankenship of Cherry Point, N.C., Gary Blankenship II of Crites, and Rose Gibson of Logan, and
13 wonderful great-grandchildren, Abigail, Kevin M., Kyla, Ian, Nathan,
Savannah, Geslyn, Derick, Ritchie, Kevin L., Teara, Nikki, and Hubba, and a
host of other dear family and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Davis officiating with Military
Graveside Rites performed by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 141 of
Belfry, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Mitchell Heights, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 16, 2008
Sue Ann Grimmett Lovejoy, 56, of Mitchell Heights, formerly of Man,
went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 13, 2008, from CAMC Memorial
Division at Charleston after an extended illness. Born September 17, 1951, at
Man, she was a daughter of the late Ray Lee Grimmett and Edith Mae Blankenship Grimmett Kirk.
Also preceding her in death was her maternal grandparents, Silas and Grace Browning
Blankenship, and her paternal
grandparents, Roy and Lula Grimmett. Sue Ann was a homemaker and a disabled day
trainer, formerly employed with Logan Mingo Area Mental Health Center. She was
an active member of the Chapmanville United Baptist Church where she was a
member of the Ladies Aide. Sue Ann was a devoted wife and mother.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 33 years,
Raymond Johnny "Turkey" Lovejoy; one daughter, Renea Lovejoy Lester,
at home; two brothers, Rev. Michael (Betty) Johnson of Greenvalley and Rodney (Lillian) Blankenship of Summersville; her parents-in-law,
Raymond and Sybil May Lovejoy of Christian; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,
Stephanie and Shane Kirkpatrick of Holden and Mark and Charlotte Lovejoy of
Christian; nieces and nephews, Leigh Ann and Michael Lewis of Kistler, Kelly
Johnson of Chesapeake, Va., Rodney Michael and Julie Blankenship of Summersville, Samantha Grimmette, David Lee Grimmette, and
Hanna Grimmette, all of Holden, and Mark Steven Lovejoy and Millard Scott
Lovejoy, both of Christian, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 17, at
Chapmanville United Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Adams and Rev. Woodrow
Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow in the Lovejoy Family Cemetery at
Singing Branch in Lincoln County. Pallbearers will be Rick Grimmett, Darryl
Woody, Rocky Grimmett, Buddy Grimmett, Louie Grimmett and Shane Kirkpatrick.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Lee Grimmette, Mark Steven Lovejoy, Millard
Scott Lovejoy, Doug Scarberry, Russ Baker, Estel Murray and Michael Swiney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Monaville, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
Roy L. Chappell, 85, of Monaville, entered into his heavenly home
from Logan Regional Medical Center Saturday, November 7, 2009, surrounded by
his family. Born September 6, 1924, at Whitman, he was a son of the late John
W. and Sarah Vanover Chappell. Also preceding him in death were four brothers,
Jasper, Curtis, Ernest and John Chappell, and three sisters, Effie Lewis, Elsie
Bailey and Edith Bucy. Roy was a member of the Switzer Church of God. He was a
decorated World War II hero where he served on the USS Borie Navy Destroyer,
and he enjoyed church, woodworking crafts, and yard sales.
Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Carol (Jim) Blankenship and Suzi (Craig) Dameron, both of
Monaville; five grandchildren, Bo (Karla) Donahoe of Charleston, S.C., Jamie (Jerry)
Mullins and Kevin (Teresa) Donahoe, both of Monaville, Jeffrey (JoEllen)
Dameron of Teays Valley, and Jason Dameron of Godby Heights; seven
great-grandchildren, Buddy Nickell of Holden, Kelli Donahoe and Colten Donahoe,
both of Monaville, Eric Donahoe of Huntington, Olivia Dameron of Teays Valley,
and Jayla and Kaleigh Dameron of Ottawa; one sister, Esteen Garrett of Alabama,
and a host of family and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 12, at the
Switzer Church of God with Rev. Michael York and Rev. Jody Bias officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be his grandsons
and great-grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Blankenship, Craig Dameron, and Jerry Mullins.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Omar, Logan Co., WV,
Obituary
http://loganbanner.com/view/full_story/1548033/article-BELVA-BLANKENHIP-OMAR-
Belva Jean Blankenship, 64, of Omar, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at
Trinity Healthcare of Logan. Born May 27, 1944, at Micco, she was a daughter of
Easter Newsome Day of Logan and the late Millard Day. Also preceding her in
death was her husband, Donald
Blankenship Sr.; one son, Leonard James Blankenship, and one brother, Hobert Lee Day Sr. Belva
was a member of the Jesus Church at Micco and attended the Fundamental
Christian Church at Varney.
Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Donald (Lisa) Blankenship
Jr. of Logan, Dennis (Lynn) Blankenship of Mill Creek and Dale Blankenship of Omar; one daughter, Joann Webb (companion Eli Estepp) of Henlawson; two brothers, Clyde
(Kay) Akers of Holden and Billy Ray George of Logan; four sisters, Brenda
(Mark) Maynard of Logan, Betty (Bill) Carter of Mill Creek, and Linda (Leslie)
Evans and Donetta (Roosevelt) Allen, both of Logan; six grandchildren, Donald "Cole" Blankenship
(companion Kim Miller), Gabriel (Amber) Blankenship
and Jimmy Blankenship, all of Omar, Billy Joe Webb of Henlawson,
Jacob Blankenship of Mill Creek, and Kelly Donahoe of
Rossmore; great-grandchildren, Joshua,
Landon, Alissa, Carrie, Kaylee, Christopher and Brannia Blankenship, and 23 special nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Jesus
Church at Micco with Rev. Jay West and Gary Mays officiating. Burial will
follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Peach Creek, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Mar 31, 2009
Olive Blankenship,
90, of Peach Creek died Monday in Logan Regional Medical Center. Evans Funeral
Home, Chapmanville, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Peach Creek, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - April
2, 2009
Mrs. Olive L. Blankenship, 90, of Peach Creek, was born July 7, 1918, at Chapmanville, a
daughter of the late Charles Allen and Mary Jane Fowler Whitman. She went to
her heavenly home Monday, March 30, 2009, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
Also preceding her in death was her husband of 43 years, Carney Blankenship, on February 13, 1980; one son, Jim Blankenship; sister, Agnes Stowers and three brothers,
Tommy, Bunk and Talmage Whitman. Mrs. Blankenship
was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was a wonderful,
caring, loving and giving mother and grandmother who will be missed very much
by everyone who knew her.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty (Bill)
Bayless of Crooked Creek; her sons, Larry of Delmont,
Pa., Bob (Ruth) of Crooked Creek and Donald (Laura) of
Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Irene Layne of Huntington; sister-in-Law, Hazel
Gartin of West Logan; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and nine
great-great-grandchildren
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at
Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Godby with Brother Bobby Adams
officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens at
Godby Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Peach Creek, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 01, 2009
Olive Blankenship,
90, of Peach Creek, widow of Carney
Blankenship, died Monday in
Logan Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Highland
Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Godby. There is no visitation.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Sarah Ann, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) -
December 31, 2009
Timothy Gene Goldie, 28, of Sarah Ann, departed this life Tuesday,
December 22, 2009, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born January 3, 1981, at
Charleston, he was a son of Timothy Sr. and Sheri Blankenship Goldie.
Timothy served as a Sargent
in the U.S. Marines and a coal miner. Preceding him in death was his paternal
grandfather, Leslie Goldie, and maternal grandparents, Gordie and Ethel Blankenship.
Additional survivors include two brothers, Nathaniel Shane Goldie
and Joshua Lee Goldie, both of Sarah Ann; paternal grandmother, Louise Goldie
of Verdunville; lifelong friend, Sara Mullins; niece, Kaydence Paige Goldie,
and nephew, Joshua Lee Goldie II.
Military services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, at
the Omar Little League Field. His body will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Taplin, Logan Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - July
14, 2009
Miss Carol Sue Esque, 66, of Taplin, formerly of Earling, went to
be with her King Jesus Christ Saturday, July 11, 2009, from her home surrounded
by her sister Pat and her brother Charles. Born October 6, 1942, at Earling,
she was the beloved first born daughter of the late Claude and Hazel Musick
Esque.
Also preceding her in death was her maternal grandparents, Everette
and Dora Salyers Musick, and her paternal grandparents, Leondias and Flora
Swann Esque.
Carol's happiest memories were of her childhood spent in Earling.
She was a born again Christian, who gave her heart to the Lord at the young age
18 and a member of the Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church for 48 years where she
was a member of the choir. Carol loved the Lord with all of her heart and
enjoyed worshiping Him with her brothers and sisters in Christ. She attended
Man High School and began working at Man Appalachian Regional Hospital in 1971
ultimately retiring as a cook. Carol was a friend to all of her co-workers and
everyone who knew her loved her. She genuinely cared for others and their well
being. After retirement Carol spent many happy hours working her word puzzles
and eating Zagnut candy bars. She was a loving daughter and sister who felt
like a mother to her younger sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory include four sisters, Pat Esque,
with whom she made her home, Joyce Perry of Man, Linda Wooten of Taplin and
Dreama (Danny) Peters of Accoville; three brothers, Harold (Norma) Esque of
Port Orange, Fla., Charles (Helen) Esque of Hopewell, Va., and Eugene (Helen)
Esque of Cleveland, Ohio; she was a special auntie and beloved "Car
Car" to all of her nieces and nephews who loved her cherry cheese delight,
Lisa (Brian) Blankenship , Katrina (Jim) Perry, Kristi (Greg) Dotson, Tara (Steve)
Davis, Sabrina (Donald) Bragg, Shannon Browning (fiancé Craig Dickens), Jason
Peters, Kimberly Marino Esque, Cherie Esque, Charles (Rhonda) Esque, Hazel Gwen
Fox, Diana McComber, Ricky Esque; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Eric
Dotson, Whitney and Tiffany Blankenship
, Kayla May, Brooke Mounts, Kyle Perry, Joshua Browning, Austin, Nicholas, and
Summer Bragg, Logan and Gracie Davis; special cousins, Mary and George Duncan,
Beverly Rakes, Karen Curry, Flora McCoy, Charles Henry Esque, Roland Esque, Bob
Esque, Patricia Day, Sue and Roger Adkins, and Cotton, Jackie, Jeannie, and
Roger Musick; her church family who Carol loved; Pastor Butch and Vicki Cobb; a
very special friends, Jean Lambert, Sue Browning, and Eddie and Gloria Merritt,
along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be conducted at noon, Wednesday, July 15, at the
Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church at Rita with Rev. Butch Cobb and her former
pastor, John T. Vance officiating. She will be laid to rest in Highland Memory
Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be Charles and Eugene Esque, Charles Hunter,
Scotty Rakes Jr., Greg Perry and Bob Esque. Honorary pallbearers will be the
ladies of Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church, Jean Collins, Donna Jean Williams,
Carolyn Hunter, Gladys Elliott, Delores Spears, Duwanna Sorrell, Brenda
Blackburn, and Grace Elliott.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, West Logan, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - July
29, 2009
Hazel Louise
Gartin, 87, of West Logan, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Trinity
Healthcare after a brief illness. Also preceding her in death was her husband
of 68 years, Harry C. Gartin; daughter, Carolyn Louise Gartin; parents, Charley Blankenship and Viola Estep Blankenship McNealy; brother, Carney Blankenship , and sisters, Tootsie Graham and Beulah
Armstrong.
Hazel was a devout Christian and member of the Logan Nazarene
Church. She was a beloved and proud wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and a respected friend and neighbor. She loved God, family,
church, home and friends and neighbors.
Survivors include her sons, Richard (Sharon) Gartin of Raleigh,
N.C., and Edwin (Barbara) Gartin of Lowell, Arizona; granddaughters, Nancy
(Bobby) Gartin-Checchi of Tarrytown, N.Y., and Meredith Gartin of Tempe,
Arizona, and her great-grandson, Gavin Checchi of Tarrytown. She was
wonderfully cared for and attended by her niece and nephew, Peggy and Ron
McClure; nieces, Ronna McClure and Lisa Prichard; nephew, Randy Robinette;
beloved friends, Bambi Compton and Lisa Bryant; the kind and compassionate
nurses and staff of Dignity Hospice and Trinity Healthcare, and her neighbors
Helen, Ruby and Linda.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the James
Funeral Home at Aracoma with Rev. Larry Cale officiating. Burial will follow in
Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Whitman, Logan Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - August
21, 2009
Madeline Joyce
Jeffrey, 74, of Whitman, has returned to the Lord and her dearly loved husband,
Ralph Wayne Jeffrey, Wednesday August 19, 2009, at her residence. Born
September 8, 1934, at Holden, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Garnet Gore Blankenship. Madeline was a
state advocate through PRIDE of Logan County Inc.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Garnet Marie Jeffrey,
Ralph Randall (Debbie) Jeffrey, Rodney Wayne (Jan) Jeffrey and Davis Gale (Shelia)
Jeffrey; grandchildren, Marsha and Allen Cochran, Toi and Wesley Wolfe and
Jason Rodney Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Linzie and Chase Cochran and Ryder
Wolfe; her extended family, Mark, Becky, Tara, Christine and Haley Adkins, Eric
Akers, Sarah Ball, Sister Donna Teenie Norris, and a multitude of nieces,
nephews, special friends and neighbors who touched her life.
Services will be conducted
at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Joaquine Ooten officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks
Mill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Wilkinson, Logan
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - June
11, 2009
Easter Vinson Blankenship, 79, of Wilkinson, departed this life Monday, June 8, 2009, at her
residence. Born March 1, 1930, at Logan, she was a daughter of the late
Clifford and Pearl Brown Vinson. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Howard Blankenship; one son, Arthur Blankenship; one granddaughter, Shawna Mendel, and one grandson, Billy Lee
McComas of Michigan.
Those left to cherisher her memory include six daughters, Patty Marcum (companion John) of Mud Fork, Billy (Larry) McComas of Michigan, Carolyn (Rev.
Randy) Shell of Crooked Creek, Ruth (Randy) Caserta of Braeholm, Brenda (Bobby) Mendel of Palmer Ave., Logan, and Marie (Glen) Lambert of Wilkinson; one son, Richard Blankenship of Stollings; one brother, Max Vinson of
Chapmanville; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the
Church of the Living God at Stollings with Rev. Bobby Adams officiating. Burial
will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Family members and friends
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Logan Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Mary
F. 75, 03Nov1933 - 23Dec2008, Accoville,
Logan, WV, WV-233-56-9925
Blankenship,
Belvia 64, 27May1944 - 23Jul2008, Omar, Logan, WV, WV-236-66-8620
Blankenship,
Easter 79, 01Mar1930 - 08Jun2009, Ethel, Logan, WV, WV/NC-232-02-7204
Blankenship,
Theresa L. 49, 19Dec1959 - 04Apr2009, Ethel, Logan, WV, WV-235-98-8051
Blankenship, Benny
F. 66, 09Sep1942 - 10Dec2008, Man,
Logan, WV, WV-234-66-5597
Blankenship, L. C. 83, 25Jul1925 - 01Jul2009, Mallory,
Logan, WV, WV-236-36-8956
Blankenship, Bill 65, 17Sep1943 - 08Feb2009, Omar,
Logan, WV, WV-236-66-8798
Blankenship,
Constance B. 60, 18Nov1947 -
06Aug2008, Switzer, Logan, WV, WV-234-74-9013
Marshell
2008, Benwood, Marshall
Co., WV, Obituary
Spencer, Ronald L., 58, of Benwood Hill Road, Benwood, W.Va., died
Monday, June 23, 2008, at home. He was born June 22, 1950, in Petersburg,
W.Va., the son of Raymond and Isabelle Smith of Pickaway, W.Va. He was
Co-Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture; a member of McMechen-Benwood Methodist Church; Masonic Lodge No. 5
AF & AM, Wheeling; Royal Order of Jesters Court 13; Osiris Shrine; Scottish
Rite, Wheeling; and former member and past president of Moundsville Rotary
Club.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of 37 years,
Linda Smith Spencer; three daughters, Heather (Chris) Holmes, Erica Spencer all
of Birmingham, Ala., and Valerie
(Edward) Blankenship of Montgomery, Ala.; two sisters, Judith (Don) Merritt of
Bellaire, Md., and Barbara (Ambrose) Leong of Bristol, Va.; a grandson, Guthrie
Franklin Holmes; several nieces and nephews; his faithful black lab, Ike
Isenhoweler; and his beloved Belle-Lea-Acres farm in Greenbrier County.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-6 p.m., at Grisell
Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville. Memorial
Services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m., at McMechen-Benwood Methodist
Church, E. 8th and Marshall St., Benwood with the Rev. April Forkey and the
Rev. Jonathan Nettles officiating. Private interment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Moundsville,
Marshall Co., WV, Obituary
Blankenship, Ida Romans, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on
Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was born April 19, 1914, in Londonderry, Ohio,
the daughter of the late, Samuel T. and Victoria Mills Romans. She was a member
of Simpson United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Women's
Group; Sharing and Caring Group; and Maxwell Acres Women's Club. She was a good
neighbor and faithful friend to all who knew her, and
Ida would like to remind everyone to stop and do a kind gesture.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Howard B. Blankenship whom she married on October 8, 1936; a
son, J. Frederick Blankenship, DDS; eight sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include her son, H. Kirby (Bonnie) Blankenship, MD of Tampa Bay, Fla.; four daughters, Vera Stillion of Byesville, Ohio, I. Karen (Robert)
Rine of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Linda
A. (John) Coffield of Monaca,
Pa., and Dora (Robert, MD) Reed of Wheeling, W.Va.; 13
grandchildren, Richard New berry, Timothy Newberry, Amy Kutcher, Kimberly
Trankina, Kaysie Lahmann, Martin
Blankenship, Jodi Coleman,
Steven Rine, Jill Martin, Allen Coffield, Jay Blankenship,
Zachary Hill, and Alexander Reed; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at
Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, where
funeral services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. with her grandson, Pastor
Richard Newberry officiating. Interment in Riverview
Cemetery, Moundsville.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Sand Hill, Marshall,
Co., WV, Obituary
Toland, Donald Chester, 69, of Sand Hill, W.Va., died Thursday,
November 20, 2008, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born August 18, 1939, in
Marshall County, W.Va., son of the late William Clark and Pearl Agnes Burrows
Toland. Mr. Toland was a Laborer working out of Local No. 1149 for Savage
Construction; and he was a member of the Sand Hill United Methodist Church. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, William,
David, Hildreth, and Stanley Toland.
Surviving are his wife, Carrie Margaret Dougherty Toland; a son,
Donald R. Toland and his wife, Susan, of Calis, W.Va.; two daughters, Cindy K.
Toland and Brenda S. Cain and her fiance, Mike Phillips, Jr., all of Sand Hill;
two sisters, Evelyn Wrobel of Moundsville, W.Va., and Marie Pierce and her
husband, Joseph, of Blue Island, Ill.; five grandchildren, Carrie Cain, Jessica
Toland, Justina Tennant, Mark Cain, and Brianna Phillips; two
stepgrandchildren, Kristin Emery and Derek Blankenship;
six great-grandchildren; and his faithful companion, "Brutus."
Friends will be received Sunday, November 23, 2008, from noon-3 and
6-8 p.m., at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Elm Grove, Wheeling,
where services will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., with the
Reverend Cindy Murphy officiating. Interment in Sand Hill
Cemetery, Sand Hill, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mason
2008, Apple Grove, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Point Pleasant Register (WV) - January 23, 2008
Clarence "Buddy" Litchfield, 65, of Apple Grove, died
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
in Point Pleasant. Buddy attended Millstone Church in Apple Grove and was
retired from Amherst Industries with more than 20 years of service. He was born
Feb. 26, 1942 in Letart to the late Marion and Mattie Jane (Siders) Litchfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
John Litchfield; a sister, Connie Burris; and a grandson, Adam Neal.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Litchfield of Apple Grove, whom he
married June 21, 1967; their children, Chuck and Stacy Litchfield of Henderson,
Vickie and Carl Neal of Leon, Brenda and Brian Blankenship
of Mason and Michelle Litchfield and Luis Ventura of Gallipolis Ferry;
grandchildren, Kelly and Justin Litchfield, Cheyenne Thacker and Emmanuel
Ventura; a brother, Mike Litchfield of Point Pleasant; a sister, Nancy (David)
Henry of Gallipolis Ferry; two special brothers-in-law, Larry Hall of Southside
and Larry Burris of Apple Grove; and a very special friend, Marlin Price, along
with a host of numerous friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at Wilcoxen Funeral Home
in Point Pleasant with Pastor David Washington officiating. Burial will follow
in Apple Grove Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Columbia, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 26, 2008
William H. "Bill" Miller, 69, of Columbia, died Dec. 24,
2008, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness. Born October 26, 1939, in Deepwater, the son of the late Robert Lee
and Mary Elizabeth Black Miller.
He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served in the Army
National Guard, was a machinist, having worked for AMF in York, Penn., Revlon Corp.
Oxford, N.C., retired from GKN Automotive in Roxboro, N.C., and was a former
employee of B.C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery, was a member of Jaycees,
York, Penn., and attended Open Door Community Church, Powelton, and Bethel
Church, of Smithers.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Gail Miller Albaugh;
infant son, Kirk Miller; brother-in-law, Dwight Hardy; and mother and
father-in-law, Gusta and Ben Hardy; five brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Hardy Miller of Columbia; son,
William Miller, II, of Gauley Bridge; brothers, Claude Miller and his wife
Learease of Montgomery Heights, and Frank Miller and his wife Doris, of
Goldsboro, N.C., and Heather Foster, and Shana Underwood; brothers-in-law,
Raymond Bays, and Martin Jones, Dewayne, Michael, and Thomas Hardy;
sisters-in-law, Lona
Blankenship, Joyce Bays, and
Debra Jones; nephews, George, Roy, Clyde, William, Harry, Jr., Rocky, Dean,
Jeff, Casey, Timothy, Brian, Jamie, Keith, Kevin, and Frankie; nieces,
Priscilla, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Leigh Ann, Amanda, Erin, Kira, Kathy, Ruth,
Mary; and two great-grandchildren, Nevah and Bradley.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Open
Door Community Church, Powelton, with the Rev. Greg Francis and the Rev. John
Syner officiating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gallipolis Ferry, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Point Pleasant Register (WV) - March 26, 2008
Jeana Faye McCoy, 47, of Gallipolis Ferry, was dead on arrival at
Pleasant Valley Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2008. She was a homemaker and
attended Mount Carmel Church in Gallipolis Ferry. She was born June 15, 1960 in
Mason County, a daughter to Sidney G. Jones and the late Dorothy Blankenship Jones.
She is survived by her husband, Roger Lee McCoy of Gallipolis
Ferry; one son, Jeremy Ray Ogier of Gallipolis Ferry; one grandson, Jeremiah
Tray Ogier of Gallipolis Ferry; father and stepmother, Sidney G. and Diana
Jones Sr.; brothers, Sidney Gale "Bub" Jones Jr. and Jeff Jones, both
of Gallipolis Ferry; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Becky
Rainey and Mary Jean Fielder.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at Deal Funeral
Home in Point Pleasant. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Gallipolis
Ferry with the Rev. Roger Bonecutter officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gallipolis Ferry, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Point Pleasant Register (WV) - October 21, 2008
Frank R. Cooper, 60, of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., passed away
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Webster
Springs, W.Va. He was born March 21, 1948, in Mason, W.Va., son of the late
Fred and Mary Woodrum Cooper.
Frank was married to Lisa Holley, and she survives him. He was an
equipment operator for GKN and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Cooper of Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va.;
two daughters, Tina (Danny) Kelly of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Kim (Tommy) Johnson
of Gallipolis, Ohio; five grandchildren, Ashley Nicole and Eric Scott Foster,
Haley Dawn and Derek Thomas Johnson, and Austin Kelly; one great-grandchild,
Kirsten Alexis Foster; two brothers, John (Loretta) Cooper and Jim (Roxanne) Cooper,
all of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; and two sisters, Shirley (Jim) Jordan of
Hawesville, Ky., and Joyce (Moe) Sherritt of Lewisport, Ky.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his
first wife, Helen Clonch Cooper, in 1990; a sister, Maxine Blankenship; and a brother, Jackie Cooper.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Faith Gospel
Church in Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., with the Rev. Kay Lowther and the Rev.
Simeul Bowles officiating. Burial will follow in the Addison Reynolds Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Point Pleasant Register (WV) - September 5, 2008
Michael James Thompson, 39, of Point Pleasant, passed away
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Holzer Medical Center after a sudden illness. He
was born Feb. 22, 1969 to John and Edna Thompson of Point Pleasant.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Catalina
(Pino) Roybal of Fruita, Colo., and John and Lena (Blankenship) Thompson of Holden, W.Va.; a nephew, Andrew Scott Johnson of
Henderson; and several aunts and uncles. Michael's life was an inspiration to
his family and all who knew him. He will be forever in our hearts.
He is survived by, along with his parents, Karen and Robert Bonham
of Winfield, W.Va., John and Denise Thompson of Sugar Grove, Ill., Lisa and
Alva Johnson of Henderson and Bryan and Tammy Thompson of Point Pleasant;
nieces and nephews, Lindsay and James Stark of Winfield, Travis, Cameron and
Dustin Bonham of Winfield, Melanie Thompson of Sugar Grove, Leann and Richard
Mays of El Paso, Texas, Edward Johnson and Amanda Shuler of Henderson, Jessica
Thompson of Winfield and Christopher Thompson and Lacey Stutler of Point
Pleasant; great-nieces, Payton Mays and Morgan Johnson; and great-nephew,
Braylon Michael Thompson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Point Pleasant with Father Dave Schmitt
officiating. Entombment will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens in
Gallipolis, Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Point Pleasant Register (WV) - November 11, 2008
Kerry W. Smith, 63, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
at the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired
laborer and great handyman, and he was a member of New Life Church of God in
Gallipolis, Ohio. He was born Sept. 23, 1945 in Mason County, a son to the late
Theodore R. and Virginia Marie Anderson Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
Robert Davis; and four brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Melba Jean Smith; children, Dewayne
Smith of Point Pleasant, Rocky Smith of Point Pleasant, Paul Plantz of
Gallipolis Ferry, Cindy Alley-Kugler of Tennessee, Tina Ross of Kentucky, Dora Jean Blankenship of Henderson, Kerry Smith and Todd Smith,
both of Point Pleasant, Teresa Spencer of Gallipolis Ferry, Diane Davis of
Point Pleasant, Hubert Davis of Point Pleasant and Keith Davis of Ohio; many
loving grandchildren; and sisters, Clara Stover of Bidwell, Ohio, Belva
Jefferies of Point Pleasant and Gloria (Dennis) Flowers of Letart.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Deal Funeral
Home in Point Pleasant with the Rev. Bill Green officiating. Burial will be in
Henderson Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
http://wilcoxenfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=923105&fh_id=13276
April Dawn Blankenship, 35, of Point Pleasant, died Thursday June 18, 2009 at her home.
She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School Class of 1992, attended
University of Rio Grande, and was a member of Sand Hill Road Church of Christ.
April was born February 20, 1974 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of Carl Kenneth Blankenship and Jacqueline (Reynolds) Blankenship of Point Pleasant.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Capt. Carl J. and Lucille Reynolds, and C. M. and Betty Blankenship.
Surviving in addition to her parents are, aunts and uncles, Sandra and Walter Clark of Point Pleasant, Cheryl Blankenship of Proctorville, Ohio, LuAnne (Bud)
Cottrill of St. Albans, WV and Mary
Jane Blankenship of
Proctorville, Ohio; cousins, Matt (Beth) Clark of Point Pleasant, Andy Cottrill
of Ocala, FL, and Jennifer (Jimmy) Hall of Raleigh, NC; special cousins, Jack
and Abbey Clark of Point Pleasant; special friend, Tonia Nott of Point
Pleasant; and her canine companion, Promise.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009 at
Kirkland Memorial Gardens with Eugene Zopp officiating. Burial will follow in
the cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home
in Point Pleasant.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV, Funeral
Herald-Dispatch, Jun 20, 2009
April Dawn Blankenship, 35, of Point Pleasant died Thursday at home.
Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point
Pleasant. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Wilcoxen
Funeral Home, Point Pleasant.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Point Pleasant,
Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Point
Pleasant Register (WV)
- September 30, 2009
David Allen Myers, 49, of Point Pleasant, died Sunday, Sept. 27,
2009, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was a member of Carpenters Local No. 1159
and the Loyal Order of Moose, both of Point Pleasant. He had worked for Dallas
Woyan Construction, Gallipolis Locks and Dam, and the WV Army National Guard.
David was born November 1, 1959 in Point Pleasant, son of the late
Roy E. Myers and Dolly D. (Woyan) Myers. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John W. and Bonnie M. (Long) Woyan;
and paternal grandparents, Buren and Clara (Whittington) Myers.
Surviving is his wife, Tina ( Blankenship ) Myers of Point Pleasant, two sons, Shane Allen
Myers of Point Pleasant and Allen Myers of Southside; one brother and
sister-in-law, Roy E. "Sonny" and Cindy Myers of Southside.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at the
Wilcoxen Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Warner officiating. Burial will follow
in the Woyan Cemetery in Southside.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McDowell
2008, Bartley, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 10, 2008
Mrs. Edna Louise Pruitt, 91, of Bartley, went to be with her
precious Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Born July 30, 1916 in
Canebrake, she was the daughter of the late John Earls and Grace (Marrs)
Carter. She was a devout Christian of the Pentecostal faith. Her faith was very
important to her. She attended the Bartley Church of God in Bartley. Louise was
a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 52 years, Rev. Lawrence Pruitt; one son, Curtis Pruitt; two
daughters, Brenda Lee and Felicia Kay; five brothers, Paul, Roy, Ralph, Ernest
and Thomas Jr. Earls; and a grandchild, Diana Lynn Hurst; and a great grandson,
Randall Lee Patterson Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Minnie Hurst of Bartley,
Ruth Ann Sheets of Boring, Ore., Betty Jo and Bill Blankenship of Texas City, Texas, Wanda Fay and Carey
Mitchell of Dalton, Ga.; grandchildren, Greg and Ansil Ploss, Christopher
Mitchell, Randy Sheets, Cynthia Patterson, Michael Hurst, Sylvia Coleman, and
Curtis Lee Pruitt; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brothers,
Pete Carter of Princeton, Denver Carter of Hampton, Va., CJ Carter of
Hillsville, Va.; sisters, Ruth Bowling of Princeton, and Vivian Gillpin of
Suffolk, Va.; and a very special friend, Ruby Hicks of Bartley.
Funeral service will be held Monday, January 14 at 7 p.m. from the
Bradshaw Church of God, Bradshaw with the Revs. Brian
Patterson and Avery Lynch officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted
Tuesday, January 15 at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Davy, McDowell Co.,
WV, Obituary,
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
October 23, 2009
Thomas Paul Goodson, age 92, of Davy, peacefully departed this life
in the comfort of his home, Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born July 4, 1917, in
Davy, he was the son, of the late James Wanless Goodson and Mae Jarrett Goodson
Bailey.
He was a graduate of Welch High School and National School of Meat
Cutting, Inc. in Toledo, Ohio. He was a co-owner and butcher at the former
Goodsons' Store in Davy. He later retired from the Goodsons' Supermarket in
Welch, where he was affectionately known as "Uncle Paul." He was a
life long resident Davy and a member of the former Davy Lions Club. He was an
active member of the United Methodist Church in Davy, the church choir and
served in various capacities within the church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his
son-in-law, Olen W. Blankenship; one sister, Dorothy G. Beavers; and one
brother, Dr. Roy Goodson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Hazel Straley
Goodson; three daughters, Paula Blankenship of
Rupert, Sue Williams and husband, Richard of Kimball, and Mary Kay Amey and
husband Geoffrey of Winter Park, Fla.; one brother, Wanless Goodson and wife,
Margaret of Welch; one sister-in-law, Rita Goodson of Silver Springs, Md.; five
grandchildren, Paul Blankenship and wife, Jo Lynn of Cross Lanes, Tonya
Walls and husband, Erich of Indiana, Pa., Sarah Hoke and husband Jamie of
Ronceverte, Nicholas Williams and wife, Amanda of Morgantown and Jason Amey of
Florida; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary and Amber Blankenship, Trevor, Cameron, and Maiya Walls, Hayden
Hoke, Conner Williams and Caysen Amey; two stepgrandchildren, Yvonne Amey and
Glen Amey; several nieces and nephews; as well as several devoted caregivers,
Donna, Dawn, Peggy, Michelle, Ann, Mary and Vicki.
A service celebrating the life of Thomas Paul Goodson will be
conducted Monday, October 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. from the Fanning Funeral Home
Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Brian Long and Pastor Jeff Beckett, officiating.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
Pallbearers will be Paul Blankenship,
Nicholas Williams, Erich Walls, Jamie Hoke, Jerry Goodson, Don Goodson and Jeff
Goodson. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Mullins, Ronald Parks and former
co-workers from Goodsons' Supermarket.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Iaeger, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 4, 2008
Ronald G. Blankenship Keaton, 60, of died Monday, March, 3, 2008 at his residence. Arrangements
by Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
[SSDI lists name as Ronald G. Blankenship, 18May1948 - 03Mar2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Isaban, McDowell Co., WV, Funeral
Williamson Daily News (WV) - November 26, 2008
Edith Blankenship,
80, of Isaban, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at her residence. Born Nov. 26,
1927, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Littie (Fuller) Griffey.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at
the Isaban Church of God. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27,
2008 at the church. Mounts Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Jolo, McDowell Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.genealogybuff.com/ucd/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=1402
, 11 August 2008,
Lula Blankenship
Mullins, 85, of Jolo, West Virginia, died October 23, 2005 at her home after an
extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, Va., she was the daughter of the
late Elder Taylor and Nancy Stacy Blankenship.
She was a member of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church for the past 39
years and a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Rev. Harvey J. Mullins; sons Terry Mullins and Jerry Mullins; grandson
Phillip Todd Mullins; sons-in-law Barnest Mounts, Thomas Goldsborough and James
Plymal; brothers Richard
Blankenship, Virgus Blankenship, Edgar Blankenship, Homer Blankenship and Hobart Blankenship.
Survivors: daughters, Thelma Mounts of Gray, TN; Ruth Mullins and
husband Herman of Jolo; Velda
Blankenship and husband Swanson of Jolo; Merley Plymal of Bostwick, FL; and Shirley Goldsborough
of Deale, FL; a son, Lowell Mullins and wife Joann of Palatka, FL; sisters,
Susie Payne of Tazewell and Georgia Mounts of Grundy; brothers, William T. Blankenship and wife Hilda of Hurley, Kennith Blankenship and wife Ruby of Wolford, and Robert Blankenship of Wolford; 21 grandchildren, 46
great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Bee Branch Old
Regular Baptist Church with Elders Roscoe Crouse, Curtis Crouse and James Stacy
officiating. Burial followed at the Ambrose Mullins Cemetery near Paynesville,
WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Mohawk, McDowell
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/velvia_hurley_coleman.htm
Velvia Hurley Coleman, 81 years of age, of Mohawk, WV passed away
Monday, April 7, 2008, in Welch Community Hospital, WV following a short illness.
Born in Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Febie Blankenship Hurley. She had been a resident of
McDowell County most of her life and was a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and a wonderful Homemaker.
She is survived by 4-Daughters: Geraldine and Husband: Gene Kelly,
Knoxville, TN, Millie and Husband: Billy Lambert, Fort Mill, SC, Linda and
Husband: Leon Lester, Mohawk, WV, Betty and Husband: Burb Blankenship, Mohawk, WV, 3-Sons: Buddy Dune Coleman,
Mohawk, WV, James and Wife: Sandy Coleman, Pineville, WV, Lloyd and wife:
Yolonda Coleman, Big Rock, VA, 1-Sister: Maggie Crabtree, NC Also,
survived by 20-Grandchildren, 19-Great-Grandchildren, 1-Great-Great-Grandchild
She was preceded in death by 1-Daughter: Uni Fae Unice Coleman,
1-Sister: Josephine Hurley and 5-Brothers: Elmer, Estil, Jimmy, Ernest C. and
Buford Hurley.
Funeral Services for Velvia Hurley Coleman will be conducted
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist
Church, Panther, WV, with Ministers: Willie Coleman, Delbert Hurley, Michael
Casey, Hassell Rife and Sammy Daugherty officiating with burial to follow in
the Coleman Cemetery at Bull Creek, WV Active Pallbearers will be: Burb Blankenship Ray Coleman, Ron Coleman, Jeremy Lester,
Nikia Lester, Johnny Kelly, Roy Kelly, Eddie Lambert, Will Lambert and Michael
Coleman
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Panther, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/billy-joe-drake
Billy Joe Drake 71, of Panther, departed this life on Wednesday,
November 12, 2008, at St. Mary’s Medical Center at Huntington. Born on July
27, 1937, at Charleston, he was the beloved son of the late Howard and Bertha
(Kirk) Drake.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: a grandson, Brian K. Justice; two
sisters: Pearl and Irene Anderson; his
maternal grandparents: Fred and Schrilba Lester; and his paternal grandparents. Billy was a loving son, husband,
father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved fishing and hunting and being
outdoors. He was a retired coal miner
and of the Church of God faith. He will
be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish Billy are: his loving wife of 50 years, Murlene J.
(Justice) Drake of Panther; his son, Danny Joe (Mary) Drake of North Fork; his
three daughters: Chassie (Ricky) Goodman of Hampden, DeeDee Blankenship of Premier, and Patricia Drake of Tampa
Florida; his ten grandchildren: Daniel Drake and fiancée Brittany Doss, Heather
Burbett, Jimmy Lee Drake, Gabrielle, Joey, and Billy Goodman, Angela and Steven
Caskey, Bessie Justus, and Brandy Wilson; his five great grandchildren: Aaron Burbett, Ashley and Brittney Caskey,
and Jesse James and Brian K. Justice, Jr.; his two sisters: Betty (John) Strickland of Grafton OH and
Doris Cline of Panther; his brother, Buddy Anderson of Indiana; and a host of
other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 15th at
the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewayne Cline officiating. Burial followed in the Justice Cemetery at
Bull Creek of Panther. Family and
friends served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Paynesville, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times
(WV) - March 7, 2008
Violet Blankenship Lester, 66 years of age, of W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008,
at Buchanan General Hospital. Born
April 21, 1941 in Buchanan, she was the daughter of the late Cloyde Blankenship and Ocie Stacy Blankenship.
She was a former employee of the Buchanan General Hospital, enjoyed
riding four-wheelers, and going to horse shows. A loving
mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Miles Lester; two sons, Teddy Lester
and Jackie Lester; two sisters and five brothers.
She is survived by one son, Delbert Lester and wife Carol of McGraws,
W.Va.; one daughter, Teresa Lester of Paynesville, W.Va.; two sisters, Lois Audet and husband Dennis of Saulville, W.Va., and Etta Mae Perieu and husband Larry of Ravencliff, W.Va.; one brother, Hillard Blankenship and wife Magaline of McGraws, W.Va. She is
also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Violet Blankenship Lester will be conducted Sunday, March 9, 2008 at
the Mary Lou Old Regular Baptist Church at State Line Ridge No. 1, Paynesville,
W.Va., at 1:00 p.m. with Elders Phillip Estep and Gary Estep officiating.
Burial will follow in the Irvin Payne Cemetery on Baker Ridge at Paynesville,
W.Va. Active pallbearers will be family and friends Honorary
pallbearers will be Dr. D. Patel, Dr. J.G. Patel, Dr. J.N. Patel, Dr. C. Gabe,
Dr. R. Chambers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Paynesville, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Olivie
Mullins Blankenship, 72, of Paynesville, WV, died Sunday, October
19, 2008 at her home. Born
November 26, 1935 in Paynesville, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Spicey Stacy
Mullins. She was a homemaker and member of Crossview Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her husband,
Beauford Blankenship in 1981; one son, Clifford
Blankenship in 1986; and two brothers, Edwin and
Vaughn Mullins. She
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Aaron
(Donna) Thornsbury, of Paynesville;
two granddaughters, Mrs. Michael (Amanda) Gentry of Pounding Mill and Amber McCoy of
Paynesville; one step-son, Estil Blankenship of
Bradshaw, WV; three step-granddaughters, Melissa Blankenship of
Richlands, Mrs. Eric (Patricia)
Miller of Jonesboro, TN and Ruchelle
Thornsbury; one step-grandson, Russell Thornsbury; one
step-great-granddaughter,
Kailee Miller of Jonesboro, TN; two sisters, Fannie Shelton and Audra Mullins,
both of Paynesville; two brothers, Ernest and Edison Mullins of Paynesville; several
nieces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday,
October 21 at Crossview Church of Christ in Paynesville with Evg. Hobert Kennedy
officiating. Burial followed
in Ambrose Mullins Cemetery, Paynesville. Pallbearers were Charlie Johnson,
Michael Gentry, Eric Miller, Bobby
Barker, Gerald Mullins, Paul, Ricky and Chris Thornsbury, Steven Mullins, Kevin Davis and Joe
Smith. Honorary
pallbearers were Joe Mullins and Dr. J.G. Patel. Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy
was in charge of arrangements.
From:
Carolyn carolyna15(at)earthlink.net
2009, Paynesville, McDowell
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/sarah_jones_blankenship.htm
Sarah Jones Blankenship, 79 years of age of Paynesville, WV, passed away Wednesday,
September 16, 2009 at her home following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan
County, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Jane Baker Jones. She was
a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of the Church of Christ
for 45-years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, a wonderful
homemaker and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Before her
illness she loved going to church, singing and traveling with family and
friends.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by her husband of 57-years: Evg. Paul Vernor Blankenship, Paynesville, WV, 2-Daughters: Susie and husband
Jerry Brown, Paynesville, WV, Velda
Ann and husband Don Arnett,
Paynesville, WV, 1-Son: Paul R. and wife Victoria Michelle Blankenship, Ashley, IN Also, survived by 6-Grandchildren: William
Arnett, Eric Arnett, Sara Brown and husband Randy Trent, William Paul Blankenship, Elizabeth Faith Blankenship and Suzanna
Michelle Blankenship, and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 1-Grandson: Jerry Wayne Brown,
5-Sisters: Vicey Mullins, Stella Blankenship, Gracie Blankenship, Ollie Fox and Alice Jones; and 2
Brothers: Vince Ellis Jones and Joseph Ellis Jones.
Funeral Services for Sarah Jones Blankenship will be conducted Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the
Crossview Church of Christ, Paynesville, WV, with Evg. Hobert Kennedy and Evg. Glen Blankenship officiating with burial to follow in the Blankenship Mullins Cemetery near the home on Panther Fork Road,
Paynesville, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, War, McDowell Co.,
WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 7, 2009,
John Wargo, age 69, of War, W.Va., passed away Monday, August 3,
2009, in Tazewell County, Va. A lifelong resident of McDowell County, Gary and
War, he was born May 5, 1940, at Gary, one of 13 children of Joseph and
Elizabeth Belcoe Wargo, both of whom were born in Budapest, Hungary. Joseph and
Elizabeth, who are both deceased, met in Gary and raised a large family in
McDowell County. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by sisters,
Helen Wargo Giles, infant Mary Wargo, and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett; and
brothers, Joseph and George Wargo.
He is survived by sisters, Margaret Wargo Wasilewski, Sue Wargo
Terry, Mary Wargo Williams, Julia Wargo Blevins, Anna Wargo Riffe; and
brothers, Frank and Michael Wargo. Additionally, he is survived by a host of nephews,
nieces, and grand-nephews and nieces.
John graduated from Gary
High School in 1958 and from Concord College (University) in 1961 with a B. S,
Degree in Education. In 1961, the family moved to War and John made his home
with his mother and sister, Margaret Wasilewski and her husband Tom, and their
two children, Mary and Tommy Wasilewski.
John had a strong love,
devotion, and affiliation for his entire family which includes more than 30
nieces and nephews and many grandnephews and nieces. Upon graduation from
Concord and the family move to War, John became a teacher in the McDowell
County School System, teaching at Bartley, Newhall, and War, later becoming the
principal at Newhall and War. He served as a principal at War for more than 25
years. He received a Master's Degree from West Virginia University and
continued his education well beyond the Master's level. John loved children and
youth and was a positive and maturing influence on many hundreds of young
people during this time. He encouraged youth to achieve their very best in all
their endeavors, and he opened doors for children that were beyond their
immediate horizons. He retired in 1988 and devoted his time to his family and
to his past times that included horticulture (gardening, flowers, and trees)
and to his love of music of all types. Besides his hobbies, John was an
extremely devoted and active member of Christ The King
Catholic Church in War. He decorated the Church with fresh flowers of every
type for Masses on a weekly basis, as well as for special holidays. He had a
"green thumb" with plants of all kinds, which few people could match.
He was a past member of the Parish Council at the Church, the War Kiwanis Club,
and other community groups in Big Creek District.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on
Monday, August 10, 2009, at Christ The King Catholic
Church in War with Father That Son Nguyen as Celebrant. Niece Deanna Terry Blankenship will serve as Cantor and Vocalist at the
Mass. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazewell
road in Tazewell County. Pallbearers will be David Williams, George Williams,
John Howard Cassett, Zak Wasilewski, and Jason Brown, all nephews or
great-nephews, and Billy VanDyke, friend. Honorary pallbearers are nephews,
Johnny Joe Blevins, Chris Blevins, Cecil Robert Williams, David Riffe, Tommy
Giles, Artie Giles, and Stephen Wargo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Welch, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 8, 2008
Earl Chafin, 87, of HC 31 Box 97, Welch, formerly a 44-year
resident of Coalwood, died January 5, 2008 at McDowell Continuous Care. Born
February 25, 1920 in Marbone, he was the son of the late Wallace and Grace
Loving Chafin.
Mr. Chafin was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in
Coalwood and was a retired television repair and service technician from Olga
Coal Company where he had also worked as a brakeman and was a member of the
local UMWA No. 6026. Mr. Chafin's hobbies were fishing, gardening and always
loved to go for a walk.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Evia Newsome; two sisters and three brothers.
Surviving are: His daughter: Brenda Dillon of Coalwood and two
sons: James Chafin and his wife Martha of Coalwood and William Chafin and his
wife Francis of Algood, Tenn.; one brother: Everett Chafin of Kansas and three
sisters: Gail Blankenship of North Carolina, Reva Barnett of
Virginia and Delores Collins of New Jersey; seven grandchildren: Kristina
Dillon, Donna Fox, Rose McReynolds, James Chafin III, Ray Chafin, Melissa Petti
and China Rose Chafin; eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services for Mr. Chafin will be conducted on Friday,
January 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. from the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church
with the Pastor Stella Falvo officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Welch, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27134460
Alfred P. Blankenship Jr., age 76, of Jr
Poca section of Welch, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Sunbridge Pine Lodge
in Beckley, [Raleigh Co., WV]. Born March 4,
1932, in Panther, he was the son of the late Alfred P. Blankenship Sr. and Dora
Whitt Blankenship.
He was a resident (Jr Poca) Welch the
greater part of his life. A veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He was of the Protestant Faith. A retired mining electrician
and member of the U.M.W.A. He spent his retirement with his son and
little Buddy working on trucks and motors as well as helping with local
baseball and football.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by five brothers, Tennison and Richard
Blankenship, Mike, James and John Christian; two sisters, Bernice Kezcen and
Lorraine Lockhart.
Survivors include one son, Mike Boomer
Blankenship of Welch; one daughter-in-law, Kristy Blankenship of Princeton; one brother,
Douglas
Blankenship of Youngstown, Ohio; three grandchildren, Charles Michael, Jordon Leigh, Hannah Ann
Blankenship, all of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted from
the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Elder Arthur Short, Elder John R.
Justice and Elder Kermit Lester, officiating. Burial will follow at Family
Cemetery at Ikes Fork Hollow in Wyoming County. Pallbearers will be friends of
the family. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch.
2009, Welch, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Arizona Daily Star
Blankenship, Remo Erminio, born April 28, 1950 in Welch, WV passed away August 28, 2009
after a brave battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father, Albert Blankenship Sr. Remo was much loved and will be missed by
his wife of 37 years, Margo; his daughter, Mary and granddaughter, Kaylee; his mother, Benvenuta; brother, Albert,
Jr. (Becky); sisters, Davida Jeppson (Joe) and Filomena. Remo was a resident of Tucson for 58
years and a graduate of Catalina High School. He was an enthusiastic and expert
hunter who enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. He was a devoted family
man who was a caregiver to his parents and always there for his wife, daughter
and granddaughter.
http://www.legacy.com/Tucson/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=132103579
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McDowell Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, John
H. 55, 19Jul1953 - 30Oct2008, Iaeger,
McDowell, WV, CA-552-90-8150
Blankenship,
Ronald G. 59, 18May1948 - 03Mar2008, Iaeger, McDowell, WV, WV-234-76-2831
Blankenship,
Edith 80-81, 26Nov1927 - 24Nov2008, Isaban, McDowell, WV, WV-234-96-9277
Blankenship,
Herman R. 58, 06Mar1950 - 26Mar2008, Panther, McDowell, WV, WV/NC-232-82-1523
Blankenship, Naomi 59, 29Dec1948 - 16Nov2008, Panther,
McDowell, WV, WV-236-82-5495
Blankenship,
Olivie M. 72, 26Nov1935 - 19Oct2008, Paynesville, McDowell, WV, WV-235-04-9037
Blankenship,
Alfred P. 76, 04Mar1932 - 26Apr2008, Welch, McDowell, WV, WV-233-48-8867
Blankenship,
Richard D. 90, 31Mar1918 - 15Aug2008, Welch, McDowell, WV, WV-235-05-7848
Mercer
2008, Athens, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - January 31, 2008
Mr. Oliver Kirk, 77, of the Hinton Road, Athens (Speedway) passed
away peacefully Monday afternoon, January 28, 2008 at his residence with loved
ones by his side. Born May 10, 1930, at Mohawk, he was the son of the late
Winchester "Winnie" Kirk and Margaret Blankenship Kirk Rakes.
Mr. Kirk was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the
U.S. Army, while serving with the Armor Division, he
received the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Campaign Stars, the United
Nations Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After the service, Oliver moved to
the Chicago, Ill., Area, where he worked for 34 years with the National Can
Company, retiring as a Group Leader. In 1989, he along with his wife Geraldine
moved to Speedway, where he enjoyed his home, doing yard work and most of all,
going fishing. He attended the Landmark Bible Church, at Speedway.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all his
siblings; Reverend John Kirk, Mose Kirk, George Kirk, Hazel Christian and Grace
Norman.
Those left to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 53
years, Geraldine Keaton Kirk; two sons and their spouses, Oliver & Peggy
Kirk Jr. of Burbank, Ill., Edward D. & Debbie Kirk of Crestwood, Ill.; four
grandchildren, Crystal, April, Eddie & Katie; Sweetie Dog Kirk; And his
many friends with Community Hospice of America, who were so very helpful. A host of nieces and nephews, a special nephew, Greg Kirk of
Illinois and a special niece, Jean Marder of Illinois. A special sister in law and brother in law, Ethel & Tiny Lusk
of Princeton.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 31,
2008, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Reverends Thomas Atkinson and Danny Sloane
officiating. Entombment will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum,
Princeton. Military Cryptside services will be conducted by the WV Honor Guard
Team. Family & friends will serve as pallbearers, serving as honorary
pallbearers will be Bobby "Tiny" Lusk and Gene Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Athens, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - August 22, 2008
Homer Keaton Ball, 83, of 407 Plymouth St., Athens, died Thursday,
August 21, 2008, at his residence. Born in Lerona on October 15, 1924, he was
the son of the late William Harvey and Sallie Keaton Ball.
He retired from Concord University and the West Virginia State
Senate. He was a faithful member of Concord United Methodist Church. Homer
lived a life of public service, serving in both the West Virginia House of
Delegates and the West Virginia State Senate. He also served one term as
sheriff of Mercer County, served on the Athens Town Council, was representative
on the National Silver-Haired Congress and was chairman of the Mercer County
Democratic Party for several years. He was a member of Concord Masonic Lodge 48
AF&AM, Chapter 26 Royal Arch Masons and the Athens Lions Club. Homer was a
longtime supporter of the Pikeview Foundation, Pipestem Foundation and Concord
University. He initiated the support for the creation of the McDowell Mission
and faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the
Pacific Theatre. Homer was a graduate of Athens High School and Concord
University and received his master's degree in public health from the
University of Michigan.
In addition to his parents, one daughter, Martha Jane Ball; and two
sisters, Gipsie Lee Kight and Joan Wright Brown, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Helen Blankenship Ball of Athens; one daughter, Laura Jean Ball
of Greenville, N.C.; two sons, Gregory K. Ball and Phillip B. Ball and his
wife, Kathy, all of Athens; two grandchildren, Martha Claire Ball and Jackson
Henry Ball; two sisters, Madeline Hurt and her husband, Jim Bob, of Tazewell,
Va., and Ruby Jean Bishop of Medina, Ohio; two brothers, William Kenneth Ball
of Speedway and James W. "Jimmy" Ball and his wife, Dreama, of
Lerona.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23,
at Concord United Methodist Church, Athens, with the Rev. Greg Godwin
officiating. Burial will follow in the Ball family cemetery, Speedway, where
Athens Masonic Lodge 48 AF&AM will conduct graveside services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Beeson, Mercer Co.,
WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 2, 2009
Everett Dyson Jr., 82, of Beeson, went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, August 1, 2009. Born September 10, 1926 in Lundale, he was the son of
the late Everett Dyson, Sr. and Toye Phillips Dyson Hatfield.
Mr. Dyson was a retired/disabled Mine Inspector and a Korean War
Veteran. He was a faithful member of New Vision Pentecostal Holiness Church in
Green Valley and loved his Lord with all his heart. He was a devoted husband,
loving father and grandfather and a faithful friend to many. He will truly be
missed by all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
Steven Ross Dyson; his step-father, Ellis Hatfield; one sister, Evelyn Blankenship; and one brother, Dennis Hatfield.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Gracie Toler Dyson;
one son, Rick Dyson and wife Nena of Beeson; three daughters, Victoria Shirley
and her husband Jimmy of Calhoun, Ga., Millie Jenkins and her husband John of
Narrows, Va., and Gail Hopkins and her husband Bobby of Locust, N.C. His legacy
also consists of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4,
2009 at the New Vision PH Church in Green Valley with Pastors Patrick Wheeler
and John Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial
Gardens in Princeton where military honors will be conducted by the Mercer
County Veterans Council and the WV National Guard Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/77997/Machovsky-Louie.php
Louie Machovsky, 64, of 345 Country Girl Road in Bluefield died
Thursday, October 9, 2008 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He
was born November 18, 1944 in Annapolis, MD, the son of the late James and Mollie Blankenship Machovsky. He was a former paint factory worker.
Survivors include his wife Margie Machovsky of Bluefield; two sons,
Dennis Machovsky of Bluefield and Louis Machovsky of Jacksonville, FL; two
daughters, JoAnne Machovsky of Edgewater, FL and Rita Davis of Jacksonville,
FL; three grandsons including special grandson Landon; one sister, Shirley
Machovsky of Harmony, NC; one brother, Jimmy Machovsky of Red Bluff, CA; and
two half brothers, Brady Mullins and Wiley Mullins both of Statesville, NC.
In keeping with Mr. Machovskys wishes the body has been cremated
and there will be no services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Bluefield, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph,
1/13/2009
Cora Jane Blankenship of Bluefield, W.Va. passed away January 12, 2009 at Health South
following an extended illness. Born August 31, 1935 in Hensley, W.Va., she was
the daughter of the late Lewis Crabtree and Clarissa (Blankenship) Crabtree. Cora spent several years as the head lifeguard at
Panther State Forest of Panther, W.Va. She was loved by all the children at the
pool. Cora was also employed by McDowell County Board of Education as a cook, a
teacher's aide and a bus aide. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
She loved gardening, quilting, reading her bible and spending time with her
family.
Cora will be sadly missed by her husband, John D. Blankenship of Bluefield, W.Va.; son, John Blankenship Jr. of Clairmont, Fla.; daughters, Patsy Luebke of Wytheville, Va., Julie Cline of
Martinsburg, W.Va.; grandsons, Frank
Blankenship of Iaeger, W.Va., Tyler Blankenship of Pipestem, W.Va. and Dewayne Cline of
Martinsburg, W.Va.; granddaughters, Brianna Cline of Martinsburg, W.Va., Grace Marie Blankenship of Clairmont, Fla., and Jennifer Reeves of
Wytheville, Va.; brothers, Albert Crabtree of Coalwood, W.Va., Sam Crabtree of
Panther, W.Va.; sisters, Doris Mullins of Wytheville, Va. and Carol Crabtree of
Des Plaines, Ill.
Interment will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Bluefield, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph, 2/6/2009
Frances V. “Shirley” Blankenship, 70, of 307 Rhododendron Lane in Bluefield, passed away at her
residence on Tuesday, February 03, 2009. Born June 20, 1938 in Northfork,
W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Durphy Mac Stamper and Frances V. Powers
Stamper. Shirley was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald S. Blankenship; one son, Michael Blankenship; and two brothers, Billy Mack Stamper and Vernie McCoy Stamper.
Survivors include three brothers, Earl “Ray” Stamper and his wife
Jean L. Stamper of Roanoke, Va., Jack L. Stamper and his wife Cookie Stamper of
Richmond, Va. and Dale Stamper and his wife Sue Stamper of Bluefield;
mother-in-law, Margaret
Blankenship of Winchester,
Va.; brothers-in-law, Ted and Charles Blankenship
and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at
2:00 p.m. in the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Allen A. Hammond
officiating. Burial will follow at Monte Vista Park Cemetery where family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Bluefield, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 17, 2009,
Zelma Lee Lawless, age 67, of Rt. 2, Bluefield, W.Va., formerly of
McDowell County, went to be with Jesus and her many other loved ones on August
15, 2009 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, after a long hard fight with
illness, being extremely strong through it all as she always was. Zelma left
this world peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was born January
24, 1942 at Pinnacle, W.Va. She was the loving daughter of the late Luther M.
"Bill" Byrd and Mable Hall Byrd.
She was a 1960 graduate of Northfork High School. She was
affiliated with the Old Regular Baptist faith. She was a homemaker. She was a
loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who never had a harsh word
to say and was loved by everyone. She had a gentle touch and a glowing smile
and will be missed dearly by all. We are thankful for the time we had with her
and will always cherish our memories. She was a resident of McDowell County
most of her life.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Emil Gene Lawless in 1986; one son, Tony Lawless in 1988; one sister, Vernia
Christian; four brothers, Donald, Clyde, Bobby and Larry Byrd.
She is survived by her children, Madonna Shumate and husband
Michael of Bluefield, W.Va., Chris Lawless and wife Wendy of Gulf Shores, Ala.,
Sean Lawless and wife Patsy of Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Billy Byrd and wife
Linda of Bluewell, W.Va., Danny Byrd and wife Sarah of Thomasville, N.C.; six
granddaughters, Rebecca Lynn
Blankenship and husband Chad of Killeen, Texas, who was her caregiver, Deborah Ann Shumate, U.
S. Air Force, Seoul, Korea, Margaret Sue Shumate who was her caregiver, Candace
LeeAnn Lawless, Lenaie Breanne Lawless, Samantha Gene Lawless; four grandsons,
Estel Michael Shumate "Sonshine," Eric Christopher Lawless, Jacob
James Lawless, and Richard Anthony Shumate; four great-grandchildren, Cassidee Elaina and Chad Everett Blankenship , J. R. "Brother" and Michaelyn Ann Shumate; a special
friend, Alex Smith; also a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:00
p.m. at the Widener Funeral Home Chapel in Northfork, W.Va. with the Rev. Kevin
Belcher and the Rev. Rusty Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at the
Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, W.Va.
Serving as pallbearers will be Estel Shumate, Eric Lawless, Anthony
Shumate, David Byrd, Timmy Byrd, Russell Walton, Chad Blankenship , and Zach Haynes. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jacob Lawless and Travis Woods.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Bluefield, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
September 2, 2009
Robert E. "Butch" Nelson, Sr., 63, of 1913 Cherrywood
Lane, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2009 at his home surrounded by his
loving family. Born April 25, 1946 in Bastian, Va., he was a son of the late
Earl F. Nelson and Thelma Ann Sarver Catron Nelson.
He was of the Methodist
faith. Mr. Nelson spent ten years in the Marine Corps and 20 years in the Army
and Army Reserve where he served with the Military Police. He was a veteran of
both Vietnam and Desert Shield/Desert Storm and has dedicated most of his life
to the protection and freedom of our country and its citizens. He was an
automotive technician at Richardson Motors, Ercoline Nissan and Cole Motor Group.
He was an avid muzzleloader and competed in muzzle loading competitions. Mr.
Nelson was a member of the Fort Witten Long Rifle Association and was an avid
collector. He loved to fish with his grandson. He was always willing to help
those who needed it and he was a very kind-hearted man. He loved his
grandchildren and his cats.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brothers-in-law, Hubert A. Spencer and Richard Odell.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Stamper Nelson of the home; two
children, Robert E. Nelson, Jr. and his wife Robbi of Bluefield and Amy
Michelle Nelson Gilpin of Green Valley; three siblings, John W. Catron and his
wife Nell of Bastian, Va., Elsie L. Spencer of Bluefield, W.Va. and Donald B.
Nelson and his wife Carroll of Princeton; sisters-in-law, Janie Odell, Wanda
Grimm and Barbara Neal and her companion Allen; six grandchildren, Erin Brooke
Schelffler and her husband Joshua, Dustin Chase Blankenship , Matthew David Gilpin, Christopher Andrew Gilpin and
Robert Nathaniel Haydan Nelson, and Andrew G. Simon; one great-grandson, Caiden
Cox; one great-granddaughter, Kayden Grace Schelffler; numerous nieces and
nephews; and his loving cat, Sadi.
Funeral service will be conducted on Friday September 4, 2009 at
2:00 p.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Roger H. Lafferty,
Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton
where the Marine Corps will provide military graveside rites. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Bluewell, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 14, 2008
Pamela Childers Brooks, 41, of Bluewell, a former resident of
Princeton, died Sunday, February 10, 2008, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born September 3, 1966 in
Bluefield, she was the daughter of Jerry and Phyllis Baker Childers of
Princeton.
She was a 1984 graduate of Princeton High School and attended
Bluefield State College. She was a former sales person with J104 Radio. Pamela
was a gifted piano player and enjoyed all types of music. She was also an avid
animal lover of both wild and tame animals.
One brother, Dwayne Owen Childers, preceded her in death.
Additional survivors include one son, Evan Brooks of Glenwood Park;
companion, Gary Blankenship of Bluewell; and former husband, Russell
Brooks.
In keeping with Pamela's wishes, the body has been cremated. A
memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2008 at
the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor
Larry Bailey officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Hatcher Hollow,
Mercer Co., WV, Death
Princeton
Times (WV) - June 5,
2009
Lee Edward Blankenship, 78, of Hatcher Hollow died Sunday May 31, 2009 at the home of his
niece in Princeton. Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, was in
charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Hatcher Hollow,
Mercer Co., WV, Death
Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph on 6/3/2009
Mr. Lee Edward Blankenship, 78, of Hatcher
Hollow went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 31, 2009 at the home of his
niece, Carol and Bryan Asbury on Thornton Ave. in Princeton. Born September 29,
1930 in Mercer Co., he was the son of the late John and Barbara Conner
Blankenship. He was a retired foreman working for the West Virginia Turnpike. He was
a Veteran serving with the U.S. Army. Lee was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his second wife, Cleo Hazelwood Blankenship; and his third
wife, Aretta Lawrence Blankenship; one son, Ernie; and one daughter,
Janet; a grandson,
Stephen; five brothers, Arlie, Joe, Bill, Jack and Lewis Blankenship; one sister, Mary Evelyn Martin.
Survivors: Son, Scott Blankenship of Princeton; grandchildren,
Bailey
Blankenship of Princeton, Jamie Stone, Jimbo Wyrick and Tad Wyrick all of Princeton, Danielle Franklin
of Colorado; daughter-in-law, Melody Blankenship of Princeton; brothers, Sidney Blankenship and wife Frances
of Lima, Ohio, John Blankenship and wife Sandy of Princeton; sisters, Verlie Chambers of
Ziegler, Ill., Martha Dawley of Palm Bay, Fla., Pam Whittaker of Palm Bay, Fla. , Sarah Pettrey of
Princeton; former wives, Betty Southern and Velma Lilly.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral
Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor David Bailey officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elgood Cemetery at Elgood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Kegley,
Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph , 5/12/2009
Maymie L.
Bridges, 87, of Kegley, died Monday, May 11, 2009 at her home. Born January 23,
1922 at Lake Shawnee, she was the daughter of the late Howe Blankenship and Alma Walker Blankenship. Mrs. Bridges was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a former employee of
Maidenform in Princeton. She enjoyed reading, embroidering and cooking. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mattie Wiley; and two brothers, Charles Blankenship and Harry
Blankenship.
Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, William E.
Bridges of the home; three daughters, Patricia Gonderman and Dreama Wood and
her husband Ricky all of Kegley and Lisa Sulit and her husband Arnel of
Princeton; two sons, Victor Bridges and his wife Paula of Greenville and Howe
Bridges and his wife Sandy of Spanishburg; one sister, Lillian Rutledge and her husband Chapman of Milton; ten grandchildren,
Duane Gonderman and his wife Eileen, Derrick Gonderman and his wife Lucinda, Jared
Wood, Chelsea Wood, Stephanie Sulit, Beth Ann Bridges, Kenny Bridges, Billy
Bridges and his wife Kristie, Barbara Justice and Brennon Bridges and his wife
Jessica; and ten great-grandchildren, Kyle Gonderman, Chase Gonderman, Enoch
Gonderman, Leah Gonderman, Kaylyn Bridges, Lacy Beth Bridges, Braxton Justice,
Brittan Justice, Riley Bridges and Gabby Bridges.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13,
2009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with the Rev. Ralph Calfee officiating. Interment will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
http://boards.rootsweb.com//surnames.blankenship/2083/mb.ashx?
Posted by Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com
2009,
Kellysville,
Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph,
Online
Steve Wesley Blankenship, 43, of Cheesy Creek Road in Kellysville, died Tuesday, January
13, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 17, 1965 in Princeton he was
the son of Steve Edward Blankenship of
Bland, Va. and the late Effie
Mae Cecil Blankenship.
Survivors include three sons, Steven W. Blankenship, Jr. and Shawn Eric
Blankenship, both of Princeton
and Skyler Preston Blankenship of Rogersville, Tenn.; two daughters, Stephanie Nicole VanHoudt of Princeton and Sabrina Renae Blankenship of Rogersville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Caleb
and Sierra; two brothers, Dwayne
E. Blankenship and wife
Rebecca of Rogersville, Tenn. and Joseph Aaron Blankenship of Virginia Beach, Va.; and five sisters, Teresa Lynn Burgess, Leona Mae Blankenship, Kimberly Hazelwood and Selena Blankenship, all of Princeton, and Rebecca Jean
Shockley of Rich Creek, Va.
Private family services were conducted followed by burial at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
http://www.legacy.com/bdtonline/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=122945283
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Lashmeet, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
April 3, 2009
James Estil Blankenship, 84, of Lashmeet, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Holmes Regional
Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. Born March 10, 1925 at Modock,
he was the son of the late Claire
D. Blankenship and Edna
Pardew Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was
raised in Beeson by his grandparents, Ed and Luticia Blankenship . He attended Ashworth Methodist Church in Matoaka. He retired from
Eastern Associated Coal Co. in Herndon and served as president of UMWA Local
9781 for more than 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II
aboard the USS Montpelier in the South Pacific. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,
farming and visiting with his friends at the Narrows Livestock Market. He and
his wife enjoyed spending the winters with their many friends in Satellite
Beach, Fla. for the past 20 years. He loved his family and enjoyed entertaining
his family and friends at home.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
brother, Roy Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret Vaughan Blankenship of the home; two sons, Norman Blankenship and his wife Peggy of Washington, Pa., and
Joel Blankenship and his wife Carolyn of Lashmeet; one
daughter, Connie Murphy and her husband Stephen of Atlanta,
Ga.; eight granddaughters, Angela Rose and her husband Terry, Rhonda Shepperd,
Beth Hampton and her husband William, Kristie Raulerson and her husband Mark,
Lori Jones and her husband Dusty, Sara Blankenship ,
Monica Murphy and Mandy Murphy; two grandsons, Josh Murphy and Zach Murphy;
five great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and special friend, Dasil
Kinser of Lashmeet.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5,
2009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with the Rev. David White, the Rev. David Damewood and Arnold Akers
officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton.
Serving as pallbearers will be John
Blankenship, Edward Blankenship, Clyde Vaught, Dasil Kinser, John L.
Lewis, Gale Shrewsbury, Jim Bivens and Dwayne Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Lashmeet, Mercer
Co., WV, Death
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
April 10, 2009
James Estil Blankenship, 84, of Lashmeet, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Holmes Regional
Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Princeton, was in
charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Lerona, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - March 1, 2008
Elsie Marie Bailey,
82, of Fairway Drive, Lerona, formerly of Roderfield, died peacefully Friday,
February 29, 2008, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born May 24, 1925, in
Hurley, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harrison and
Lydia Blankenship.
Mrs. Bailey had worked for the McDowell County Board of Education
and the McDowell County National Bank in Welch. She was of the Pentecostal
Holiness faith. Mrs. Bailey loved her family, enjoyed cooking and having yard
sales.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
son-in-law, Harold Justice along with five sisters and a brother.
Survivors: Her loving and devoted children, Carolyn Bailey Justice
of Lerona, Billy Conn Bailey of the home; grandchildren, Lisa Bailey French of
the home, Richard Bailey and Laura of Christiansburg, Va., Billy Bailey Jr. and
wife Lynn of Martinsville, N.C., Ron Justice and wife Angie of Princeton, Misty
Martin and husband Jeff of Athens, Cynthia Eanes of Welch, Timothy Justice of Charleston,
Lori Coffey and husband Lee of Bluefield; 20 great-grandchildren, four
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008 from
the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in
Princeton with Pastor Larry Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the
Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky
Bailey, Bill Bailey Jr., Johnny Woody Sr., Lee Coffey, Michael Coffey and
Jeffrey Martin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Lerona, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/78073/Lockhart-Eugene.php
Ready to meet his Lord, Eugene Grover Lockhart, Sr., age 74, of 437
Old Lerona Road, Lerona WV, joined the church triumphant Saturday, March 7,
2009 at his home with his wife of 51 years at his side. Born February 13, 1935
at Isaban WV, he was the son of the late Grover C. and Maxie Blankenship Lockhart. Eugene was the grandson of the late Enos and Darcus Kennedy
Blankenship and the late
William Snyder and Nancy Cline Lockhart.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in
death by two brothers, Billy Keith Lockhart and Delmas Lewis Lockhart.
Eugene was a graduate of Iaeger High School and was a U. S. Army
veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army
Security Agency.Eugene was a member of the United Methodist Church and attended
Painters Chapel UMC in Speedway WV. He was a member of the Gideons, Concord
Masonic Lodge, Athens #33 Order of the Eastern Star,
and United Mine Workers of America.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Jean Matherly Lockhart, of the
home; three daughters, Reverend Canessa Stafford (and husband Kenneth) of
Statesville NC; Veneicia Lockhart of Haymarket VA; Mary Maxine Mimi Fuchs (and
husband Tim) of Columbus OH; one son, Eugene Grover Lockhart, Jr., of Canton
OH; and seven grandchildren, Christopher Henderson (and wife Leath), Amanda
Stafford, Amber Lockhart, Cody Lockhart, Charley Fuchs, Abbegail Fuchs and
Allison Lockhart.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m on Tuesday, March 10,
2009, at Painters Chapel UMC, with Reverend Tommy Mounts officiating. Burial
will follow at the Roselawn Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Lerona, Mercer Co.,
WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph , 12/29/2009
Mary Elizabeth Blankenship McCoy, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December
28, 2009.Born May 24, 1923 in Kegley, Mrs. McCoy was a resident of Phillips
Personal Care in Lerona, and was a previous resident of Princeton. Mrs. McCoy
was an alumnus of Spanishburg High School, and was a member of Johnston Chapel
Baptist Church in Princeton. She and her perpetual smile and happy hum will be
missed by many loving friends and family members. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Oscar E. and Hattie W.(Worrell) Blankenship; husband, Charley F. McCoy; brothers, Carlyle Blankenship and Earl Johnson "E. J." Blankenship; and sister, W. Lorraine Blankenship Stepp.
Survivors include two grandchildren, Russell and Cambria Smith; two
daughters, Karen McCoy Browning and husband Freddy Browning, and Regina McCoy
Terry and husband Charles E. Terry, Jr.; extended family, Beverly Phillips and
the employees of Phillips Personal Care who tendered selfless care to
"Liz."
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30,
2009 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor John King officiating. Burial will follow
in the Sarver Family Cemetery, Spanishburg. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From Ricky Weinberg RickyNJ58(at)yahoo.com
2008,
Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 15, 2008
Mrs. Mary R. Simpkins, 65, of Montcalm, W.Va., passed away on
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mrs. Simpkins was a
member of the Church of Christ in Bluefield, Va. She was a loving and devoted
wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ira Ratcliff; her mother,
Ruth Ratcliff Ritchie; and her brother, George Ratcliff.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Howard
Simpkins; her daughters, Rhonda Neal and Cathy Hare; her grandchildren,
Danielle Pennington, Jennifer
Blankenship, Lauren Prim and
Matthew Hare; her siblings, Lionel Ratcliff, John Ratcliff, Millie Ratcliff,
David Ratcliff, Gary Ratcliff and Becky Repass.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 14, 2008
Fred Brewster, 69, of 384 City View Heights, Princeton, died on
Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his residence. Born on March 13, 1938 in Welch,
he was a son of the late Byrd and Carrie Bailey Brewster. He had been a
resident of Princeton for 14 years and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a
retired coal miner and was a member of the Local Union 5997 Premier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Audrey Muncy Brewster; three brothers, Clyde, John Patton, and George;
four sisters, Malinda, Mary Magaline, Hettie and Della; and one grandson,
Brandon Wolfe Brewster.
Survivors include: Wife: Mildred Brewster of the home; one son:
Freddy Brewster and wife April of Ocala, Fla.; one daughter: Kim Justice and
husband Jamie of Princeton; one stepson: Raymond "Buzzy" Stillwell of
Bluewell; one stepdaughter, Sandra Riffe of Coalwood; special granddaughter,
whom he raised: Angie Wimmer and husband Steven of Princeton, and five
additional grandchildren: Lonnie Wolfe, Jr. of Princeton, Tabitha Justice of
Roderfield, Megan Brewster of Ocala, Fla., Savannah Brewster of Ocala, Fla.,
Chloe Brewster of Ocala, Fla.; three great-grandchildren: Amber Brown of
Princeton, Nick Wimmer of Princeton, Madison Brewster of Ocala, Fla.; one
brother: Carl Brewster and wife Jenette of Pilgrim Knob, Va.; one sister: Florance Blankenship and husband Eurshel of
Paintsville.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 16, 2008
at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the
Rev. Lacy Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in
Bluewell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - January 21, 2008
Betty Lowe Keene, 65, of 1045 Deer Mountain Rd.., in Princeton,
died Friday, January 18, 2008, at her residence. Born in Richlands, Va.,
December 10, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Clarence (Newt) and Pliney
Ellen Dawson Lowe, Sr. She was of the Holiness faith. Betty had been a resident
of Princeton since 1999 moving here from Draper, Va.
In addition to her parents, three siblings, Clarence Newton, Jr. and
a set of paternal twins, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Blaine Keene of Princeton; one son, Tony Gene Blankenship and his wife Cathy of Hillsville, Va.; one
daughter, Tammy Jo Ann Joyce and her husband James, Jr. of Princeton; seven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, eight sisters and six brothers.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21,
2008, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with
Pastor Dave Nunley officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens
in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Susie Blankenship
Payne, 89, of North Tazewell, Va., formerly of Buchanan County, Va., passed
away Friday, January 4, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born September 7,
1918 at Blackey, Va., she was a daughter of the late Elder Taylor Blankenship and Nancy Stacy Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Alex Payne; one daughter, Nancy Jane Smith; two sons-in-law, Jimmy
Smith and Bobby Cochran; one sister, Lula Mullins; five brothers, Virgis Blankenship, Edgar Blankenship, Hobart Blankenship, Homer Blankenship,
and Richard Blankenship. Mrs. Payne was a wonderful mother and
grandmother to five generations. She was also the oldest member of the Bee
Branch Old Regular Baptist Church in Stacy, Va.
She is survived by five daughters, Juanita Cochran of Grundy, Va.,
Sue Garcia and husband, Ed of Margate, Fla., Jean Adkins and husband, Bill and
Betty Payne, all of North Tazewell, Va., Rita Baldridge and husband, Rick of
Tazewell, Va.; seven sons, Harold Payne and wife, Nancy of Bluefield, Thermon
Payne and wife, Melissa of North Tazewell, Va., James Payne and wife, Ruth and
John Payne and wife, Cathy, all of Bluefield, Va., Ted Payne and wife, Joyce of
Eden, N.C., Kenneth Payne and fiancé, Tammy of Bristol, Tenn., Luther Payne and
wife, Terri of Hickory, N.C.; two brothers, William Taylor Blankenship and wife, Hilda and Kenneth Blankenship
and wife, Ruby, all of Hurley, Va.; one sister, Georgia
Mounts of Grundy, Va.; 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, four
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 7, 2008 at 2:00
p.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va., with Elders
Phillip Estep, James Stacy, and George Baker officiating. Burial will follow at
Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va.
Pallbearers will
be grandsons: Jim Smith, Jr., James Payne, Jr., Harold Payne, Jr., Alex Payne,
Alex Lee Payne, Matthew Payne, Chris Martin, Richard Baldridge, Jr., Robert
Baldridge; and great-grandsons: Michael Hackney and Tommy Justus. Honorary
pallbearers are members of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church.
http://www.bdtonline.com/obituaries/local_story_005192720.html
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - January 28, 2008
Mary Louise Goings, 84, of Princeton, went to be with her Lord
Sunday morning, January 27, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital surrounded by
her loving family. Born March 7, 1923, at Princeton, she was the daughter of
the late Charles P. Shumaker and Flossie French Shumaker.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother, always giving of herself and unselfishly tending to the love
of her family. Ms. Goings was a member of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church,
worked various jobs in Princeton, and was educated in the Mercer County School
System.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Shelby H. Goings; and two brothers, Fred C. Shumaker and Gene
Holloway.
Those left to cherish her memory and legacy of love are her children:
Son, Jerry W. Goings of Princeton and former wife Sally Yeager; son, Tommy R.
Goings of Troutman, N.C.; and daughter, Ginger C. Clowers of Princeton and her
husband Pat; nine grandchildren, Jerry R. Clowers and wife Laurie of Holly
Springs, N.C., Tandy Goings Stone and husband Mark of Gap Mills, Tony Goings of
Smyrna, Ga., Robin Goings of Christiansburg, Va., Cindy Goings Tyree and
husband Brandon of Lynchburg, Va., Andrea Goings DeVito and husband Fred of
Newark, Ohio, Jerry "Butch" Goings and wife Lisa of Princeton, Sally
Anne Goings Lester and husband Keith of Sabine, and Michael Goings and wife
Natalie of Greensboro, N.C.; 10 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving Mrs. Goings is her sister, Gypsie G. Blankenship and husband Fred of
Princeton; her brother, Gayle D. Shumaker and wife Ruth of Elmira, N.Y.; and
many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and two companions, Meow-Meow
and Bambi.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Goings will be held 1:00
p.m. Tuesday (today), January 29, 2008, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the
Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor John
King officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the
Courthouse Road in Princeton. Grandsons along with Mark Stone, Fred DeVito and
Keith Lester will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 25, 2008
Mrs. Frances Beatrice Worrell, 94, of the Glenwood Retirement
Village passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born May 15, 1913 at Princeton,
she was the daughter of the late Anderson and Alice Leadmon Ramsey. Frances was
a lifetime member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church and for more than
25 years was a volunteer at the Princeton Community Hospital. She was a devoted
wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Otho Worrell in 1988 and three sisters, Alma Strow, Eva Blankenship and Irene Walmsley.
Survivors: daughter Alice W. White and husband Jim of Mooresville,
N.C.; grandson, Allan White of Cornelius, N.C.; and nephew, Jerry Worrell and
wife Barbara of Princeton.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27,
2008 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Tom Hill officiating. Burial will follow
in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/77955/Mullins-Delores.php
Delores Mae Gore Mullins, 79, of 130 Planet Drive, Princeton, went
home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Princeton
Community Hospital. Born March 25, 1929, in Logan, she was the daughter of the
late Elzie and Roxie Curry Gore.
She spent countless hours volunteering for the Literacy Program and
Princeton Community Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and took great pride in her
flowerbeds, which won Bud & Blossom Garden Clubs Beautification Award. She
attended First Pentecostal New Covenant Church. Delores devoted her life to
helping and caring for others. She was a mother to many and a friend to all.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and
friend.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, Reva Mullins; infant great-grandson, Tristan Blankenship; several brothers and sisters; and
son-in-law, Gregory Butch Craft.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bernie Elwood Mullins
of Princeton; three children, Pastor Lyle D. Mullins and his wife Carolyn,
Kathy L. Craft, and Troy Neal Mullins and his wife Judy, all of Princeton;
seven grandchildren, Scott Mullins and his wife Matilda, Greg Craft and his
wife Jeannette, Eric Mullins, Staci Craft, Jeff Mullins, Jason Craft, and Beau
Mullins and his wife Amy; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lakie Dingess of
Chapmanville, WV; and numerous special family members and friends.
A celebration of Delores life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral
Home in Princeton with Rev. Steve Lilly and Rev. Ron Reeves officiating.
Entombment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum in Princeton.
Pallbearers will be Felix Hernandez, Curtis Lilly, Rick Thompson, Greg Craft,
Scott Mullins, Jeff Mullins, Paul Ferguson, and Perry Mamula.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 30, 2008
Ronald J. "Jack" Wall, 74, of 601 Kirby Ave. in
Princeton, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born
in Glen Lyn, Va., he was the son of the late Luther W. and Edith Smith Wall. He
was retired from U.S. Steel Gary Mines. Jack was a graduate of Princeton High
School and a member of the United Mine Workers. He was a charter member of Kee
Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue Hunter Wall of Princeton; one
daughter, Tina Marie Grose and her husband Jeff of Athens; three grandsons,
Garin Grose, Brandon Grose and Tanner Grose; one sister, Bevadell Blankenship and her husband Charlie of Princeton and two brothers, Jim Wall and his wife Irma of
Bozoo, W.Va. and Norman Wall and his wife Linda of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1,
2008, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with
the Rev. Tom Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Princeton. Pallbearers will be Scott Wall, Randy Wall, Ronnie Blankenship, Garin Grose, Brandon Grose and Tanner
Grose.
[SSDI: 23Aug1933 - 29Mar2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/77940/Vance-Cortelia.php
Cortelia Sue Tay Vance, 64 of 302 Vance Road in Princeton was
called home to be with Jesus surrounded by her family and friends on Monday,
June 23, 2008. Born September 1, 1943 in Bradshaw, WV she was the daughter of
the late Eli and Laura Payne Muncy. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist
faith. Tay was an avid gardener and loved her family. She had been a resident
of Princeton since 1959 moving here from Jolo, WV.
In addition to her parents, one brother, Roger Lee Muncy; and one
half-brother, James Vance preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of forty years, Edgar Vance of
Princeton; four daughters, Kathy
Vance of Marion, OH, Pamela
Blankenship and husband Shannon of
Concord, NC, Karen Morgan and husband Rich and Kim Whitlow and husband Tim all
of Princeton; seven grandchildren,
Laura Jo Hazelwood, Timmy Ray Hazelwood, Billy Jo Hazelwood, Gage Blankenship, Hunter Blankenship,
Cody Whitlow, and Hope Morgan; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie
Mills of Princeton and Rita Farley and husband Dewey of Millersburg, OH; two
brothers, Randall Muncy and wife Judy of Princeton and Gary McMichael and wife
Edna of Lerona; special friends, Estill and Nadene Sorah; and special
sisters-in-law, Ruby Vance and Ella Jane Vance.
Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence on Vance
Road (just off Unity Road) in Princeton at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 26, 2008
with Pastor Casper Dalton officiating. Burial will follow at the Vance-Muncy
Cemetery in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Rich Morgan, Shannon Blankenship, Gary McMichael, Edmond Vance, Carl Vance,
Arnold Vance, Tim Whitlow, and Ronnie Taylor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.memorialfd.com/index.cfm
Alice Eads Blankenship, 95, of Princeton, formerly of Welch, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008,
in the Palms Savannah Grace Nursing Facility in Mount Pleasant, SC. Born April 6, 1913, at Camp Creek,
she was the daughter of the late J. Bryant Eads and Laura Lilly Eads. She was a
graduate of Spanishburg High School and Concord College. She taught school in
Mercer County before her marriage to Wayne Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship lived in Welch 32 years before she and her
late husband retired to Princeton in 1973. Since 2005, she has lived in Mount
Pleasant, SC. She was very active in the Princeton Presbyterian Church and the
Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Welch, and in the garden clubs in
Princeton and Welch.
In addition to her parents
she was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Blankenship;
six brothers, Frank, Rush, Joseph, Ray, Bryant and Howard Eads; five sisters,
Sarah Moses, Laura Hunt, Bessie Bauguess, Patricia Wimmer and Mary Epling; and
her youngest son Olen
Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons, Shelby Blankenship
of Mount Pleasant, SC., and John
Blankenship of Fredericksburg,
VA; six grandchildren, Rebecca Bowman of Mount Pleasant, SC, Charles Blankenship of Norman, OK, Amanda Walker of Mount
Pleasant, SC, Beth Greenway of Fairmont, GA. Paul Blankenship of Cross Lane and Sarah Hoke of Ronceverte and 15 great
grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 28, 2008,
from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens
Road in Princeton with Pastor Mike McGraw officiating. Burial will follow in
the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV,
Obituary
Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph from 10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008PRINCETON –
Evelyn C. Blankenship, 79, of Princeton Health Care Center, Princeton, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital in
Princeton. Born May 19, 1929 in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late
Everett Dyson, Sr. and Toye Phillips Dyson Hatfield. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a member of the Oceana
Baptist Church in Oceana. She enjoyed gospel music and crocheting. She was
happy to have been a resident of Princeton Health Care Center for several
years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Rev. Kimbel Blankenship in 1982; one brother, Dennis Hatfield; and her stepfather, Ellis Hatfield.
Survivors include one daughter, Dolores Mills and
her husband Gary of Beeson; one son, Jimmy Blankenship and his wife Jean of Louisa, Va.; one brother, Everett
Dyson, Jr. and his wife Gracie of Beeson; six grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November
1, 2008 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home
in Princeton with the Rev. John Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: liz morgan cha4258(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer
Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily
Telegraph 10/31/2008 -
11/1/2008
Evelyn C. Blankenship, 79, of Princeton Health Care Center, Princeton, died Thursday,
October 30, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born May 19,
1929 in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Everett Dyson, Sr. and
Toye
Phillips Dyson Hatfield. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a member of the
Oceana Baptist Church in Oceana. She enjoyed gospel music and crocheting. She
was happy to have been a resident of Princeton Health Care Center for several
years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Rev. Kimbel Blankenship in 1982; one brother, Dennis Hatfield; and
her stepfather, Ellis Hatfield.
Survivors include one daughter, Dolores Mills and
her husband Gary of Beeson; one son, Jimmy Blankenship and his wife Jean of Louisa, Va.; one brother, Everett Dyson,
Jr. and his wife Gracie of Beeson; six grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
November 1, 2008 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk
Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. John Jenkins officiating. Interment
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
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Posted by RickyNJ58
2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/78025/Sells-Patricia.php
Patricia Sue "Patty" Robertson Sells, 67, of 350 Old
Pisgah Road in Princeton died Monday, November 24, 2008 at her residence. Born
February 10, 1941 in Anagean, WV she was the daughter of the late Dewey Hobson
and Bessie Mae Reed Robertson. She was a homemaker and a member of the First
Baptist Church in Princeton.
In addition to her parents, three brothers, Elmo Robertson, Kenneth
Robertson and Marvin Robertson; two sisters, Betty Terry and Elizabeth
Burguron; and one great niece, Lisa Williams preceded her in death.
Survivors include one sister, Nancy Mills of Flowery Branch, GA;
two nieces, Donna Calvert of Princeton and Debbie Spalletti of Flowery Branch,
GA; two nephews, Danny Mills of
Little Rock, AR and Bobby Blankenship of
Flint, MI; two great nieces, Julie Jackson of Princeton and Allycia Mills of
Little Rock, AR; two great nephews, Sherman Spalletti of Flowery Branch, GA and
Christopher Mills of Little Rock, AR; and former husband, Paul Hart of Bland
Co., VA.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, November
28, 2008 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton with Dr. James
Boyd officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
www.newsargus.com , July 3, 2008
Mr. Johney Leroy Manning, 86, (Nov. 1, 1921-July 2, 2008 ) 458 Bridgers Road, died Wednesday at Wayne Memorial
Hospital. The family will receive
friends Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by
the funeral service at 12 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home. Rev. Pete
Norris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Newsome Family Cemetery.
Mr. Manning was born on Nov. 1, 1921, in Lenoir County to the late
John Leonard Manning and Bernice Ham Manning. He was married to the late Mary
Smith Manning. Mr. Manning was a member of Brodgen Chapel Pentecostal Free Will
Baptist Church.
Mr. Manning is survived by his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Brady, of
Princeton and Linda Kay Blankenship, of
Maiden; his sons, Lloyd Leroy Manning, of Burlington and John Gary Manning, of
Wallace; his sisters, Grace Moye, of Four Oaks, Teeny Johnson, of Four Oaks and
Frances Radford, of Hoebucken; his brothers, Matthew Manning, of Wisconsin,
Doug Manning, of Florida and Ray Manning, of Columbia, S.C.; 10 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a
daughter, Katherine Faye and a son, Connie Alvin; a granddaughter, Laurie Boggs
and a great-grandson, Gib Martin.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph,1/5/2008
Thomas William “Tommy” Blankenship, 47, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Princeton
Community Hospital. Born August 18, 1960 in Bridgeport, Conn.
to the late William Boyd “Bill” Blankenship and Jeannette
Keating Blankenship of Princeton. Tommy served in the U.S. Army
and had been employed at the Blankenship and Sons sawmill. Tommy was preceded in
death by his father, William, whom he loved dearly.
Survivors: Mother, Jeannette
Blankenship; sisters “His
Protector”, Laura and husband Don Bowles of Cheesy Creek, Beth Nowlin and companion John Phillips of Bluefield; “Younger”
brother, Stephen Blankenship of Princeton; wife, Suzette Blankenship of Bluefield; six nieces and nephews,
Christopher Bowles, Kenneth Bowles, Donald Bowles, Rebecca and husband Charlie
McFadden, Kayla Blankenship and Ryan Blankenship; one great-niece, Taylor Bowles; four
great-nephews, Jordan Bowles, Patrick Bowles, Dakota McFadden and Matthew
Bowles. He was loved by all including aunts: Lucille B. Maye and Lorraine
Peterson both of Connecticut; uncles, cousins, friends and extended family.
Memorial Services will be held today (Saturday), January 5, 2008 at
2:00 p.m. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Ginger Neely officiating.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 3/10/2009
Bevadell W. Blankenship, 84, of 207 Woods Avenue, Princeton, went home to the Lord the
morning of March 9, 2009 (Monday) during a brief stay at Glenwood Retirement
Village following a long illness. Born May 17, 1924, in Glen Lyn, Virginia, she
was the daughter of the late Luther William Wall and Edith Smith Wall. Bevadell
retired from the City of Princeton after 28 years of service as a crossing
guard, for all of her children, at Thorn Street School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Chuck Blankenship, a daughter, Brenda Simpkins, and her brother, Jack Wall.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Charles Blankenship, her daughter, Connie Dobbins of Princeton, son, Ronnie Blankenship
of Princeton; her grandchildren, Kevin Dobbins and wife Stacey of Kettering,
Ohio, Charlie Blankenship and wife Victoria of Princeton, Kellie
Hendrick and husband Nathan of Princeton and Eddie Blankenship of Princeton; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Additional survivors include two brothers: Jim Wall and wife Erma of
Peterstown, and Norman Wall and wife Linda of Princeton, and a sister-in-law,
Peggy Wall of Princeton.
A service to celebrate the life of Bevadell Blankenship will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from the Burns
Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton
with Pastor Tony Reed presiding. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial
Park Cemetery in Princeton. Her grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
June 13, 2009
Ronald E. Whitt, age 62, received his new body from Christ on June
12, 2009 after a long battle with lung cancer. He is now living a pain free
life with the ability to breath at the feet of his Heavenly Father. Although he
will be greatly missed by his family and friends, we celebrate knowing that he
now lives with his Creator, the Great I am and His son Jesus Christ. He was
born December 29, 1946 in Mercer County.
Ronald leaves behind many loved ones who wait for their reunion in
Heaven, his children, Ronja Kress and husband Pastor Kalvin Kress of Princeton,
James Whitt and wife Terri of Princeton, Shawna Blankenship and husband Kevin of Princeton,
Ronald Whitt, Jr. and wife Kim of Virginia Beach, VA., and stepson, David
Spangler, Jr. of Princeton; grandchildren are Justin Blankenship , Hannah Kress, Tyler Whitt, Madeline Blankenship
, Dylan Whitt, Micah Kress, Harlee
Blankenship , Gracie Whitt and
David Spangler, III. He will also be greatly missed by his mother, Elizabeth
Whitt Austin of Bluefield, who dedicated herself to taking care of her son. His
brothers are Jerry Whitt, Carlos Whitt, Gary Whitt, Barry Whitt and Kelly
Whitt; sisters, Lisa McKee, Pamela Gibson and Sherri Snider all of the
Princeton area; as well as several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a
special friend and father-in-law, Willard McKinney.
He was preceded in his new life by his first wife, Shirley McKinney
Whitt; father, James Whitt; step-father, Albert Austin; grandmother, Edna
Sneed; brother, Larry Whitt; and nephew, William Gibson who have now greeted
him at the pearly gates of Heaven.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 15,
2009 at the Princeton Church of God, Oakvale Road in Princeton with the Rev.
Fred Farley, II officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in
Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
July 27, 2009
Edwin Goble Branscome, Jr., 74, of 404 Don Morgan Drive in
Princeton died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Glenwood Park Retirement Village. Born
August 3, 1934 in Rock he was the son of the late Edwin G. and Aline Vest
Branscome.
Edwin retired from Kitchekan Fuel Company in Arista after thirty
years of service as a coal tipple construction worker and also retired from
Weatherford Construction in Princeton where he served as a carpenter. He was a
member of the First Assembly of God Church in Princeton, a former member and
Sunday school teacher of the Free Methodist Church, former superintendent at
the Upper Room Church, a member of the United Mine Worker's of America, and a
U.S. Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, one son, Steven Branscome; one
daughter, Kimberly Branscome; and one sister, Doris Griffith preceded him in
death.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Ruth Ann Ellis
Branscome of Princeton; one son, Duane Branscome and wife Deborah of Princeton;
two daughters, Lisa Blankenship and Karla Carter and husband Carl of
Princeton; seven grandchildren, Christopher Branscome, Anthony Albert, Adam
Branscome, Kerri Lynn Hall, Tyler Romeo, Jordan Carter, and Evan Carter; five
great-grandchildren, Dakota Branscome, Jessica Kessler, Kameron Albert, Brennen
Branscome, and Jonathan Hall; four brothers, Bill Branscome and wife Maxine of
Richmond, Va., Charles "Buck" Branscome and wife Edith of Princeton,
Roscoe Branscome and wife Pauline of Greensboro, N.C. and Joseph Branscome of
Princeton; and two sisters, Jane Arrington and Barbara Hughes and husband Jim
all of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July
29, 2009 at the First Assembly of God Church in Princeton with Pastor Brad
Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in
Bluewell. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
October 17, 2009
Many prayers were answered Friday morning as Bernard Shorter left
this world to be with his Lord Almighty and his Angel Sheila Pearl. Bernard
passed peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home at City View Heights
in Princeton. The son of the late Grover C. and Emma Farley
Shorter. Bernard was born June 15, 1923 on Prince Street, in Princeton.
Twenty-three years later he would marry his next door neighbor and
childhood sweetheart, Sheila Pearl Simmons. Prior to their marriage, he
voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in the Pacific Theater
during World War II. Following his discharge, Bernard and Sheila were married
on June 30, 1946 and began their dream of raising five children. Together,
their legacy of devotion to God and family, hard work and integrity has
permanently and positively left its imprint on their five children as well as
those who knew them closely. Bernard worked for the Virginian and the
Norfolk/Western Railroad for 33 years. Several of those years he served as
general chairman of the local Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. He and Sheila were
members of the Kee Street United Methodist Church. Bernard was the last
surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, infant Troy, Albert "Crip," James and Robert (Buster);
along with sisters, Ruby Cease, Helen Shorter and Anna Mae Boczkowski.
Surviving are his five children, Bernard E. Shorter, Jr. and wife
Sandy of Princeton, Stephen Day Shorter of Lerona, Pamela Kay Leedy and husband
Clyde of Princeton, Deborah Gay O'Connor and special friend, Charlie Miller,
and Fredric Gordon Shorter and wife Cathy; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; his extended family with Mountaineer Home Nursing; special
care givers and good Samaritans, Betsy Monk, Sandy Blankenship
, Patricia
Lankford, Pam, Deb and Sandy. Even though we're are
sad, we rejoice in Dad's home going.
Please join us in a service of celebration on Monday, October 19,
2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral
Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Family Pastor Erma Jean Hudgins
and the Pastor of Kee Street United Methodist church, Tom Hill. Burial will
follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/78167/Craft-Edgar.php
Edgar Whitfield Craft, Jr., 82 of 405 East Dr. in Princeton died
Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 3rd,
1927, in Princeton he was the son of the late Edgar W. Deacon Craft, Sr. and
Bessie Mae Hatcher Craft.
He was a retired carpenter and formerly worked at the Norfolk Naval
Shipyard in Norfolk, VA. Ed was a very gentle person who was never judgmental
of others and was well loved by his family and many friends. He had a
passionate love for animals and actively worked rescuing and caring for them.
He was active as a volunteer at the CASE Senior Center in Princeton where he
was leader of the exercise class and CASE Country Kickers line dance group. In
2007 he received a plaque from the Salvation Army for Outstanding Service to
the Senior Citizen Community. Ed proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy
during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater during the war and in
Occupied Japan immediately following the war.
In addition to his parents his first wife, Julia Doris McComas
Craft, one daughter, Deborah Kay Craft, one son, Gregory D. Butch Craft and one
great-grandson, Tristan Blankenship preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Enicks Craft of Princeton; one
daughter, Brenda Craft of Bluewell; step-daughter, Belinda Enicks Saunders and
her husband Gerald of Princeton; four grandchildren, Gregory Craft and his wife
Jeanette, Staci Craft, Jason Craft and Shawn Hall and his wife Nicki; six
great-grandchildren; one foster brother, Robert Buck Jones and his wife Dana of
Princeton; special uncle, Jake Hatcher of Princeton; his pet family of four
cats and one dog he loved and cared for; and his special friends in the Case
Country Kickers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October
8, 2009, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton
with Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens
in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers and honorary
pallbearers will be members of the Case Country Kickers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
December 13, 2009
Henrietta Treadway Wade, 83, of the Halls Ridge Road, Princeton,
died Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Princeton Community Hospital after a
sudden illness. Born April 6, 1926, at Eccles, she was the daughter of the late
Theodore R. Treadway and Alice V. Mann Treadway.
Henrietta had been a lifelong homemaker, giving of her self to her
husband, children, grandchildren and friends. She was a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church and had lived for the Lord, witnessing to others, and
proclaiming the name of Jesus since her salvation 55 years ago. Throughout her
life she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,
sang in the church choir, and organized Back Yard Bible School through Child
Evangelism teaching the neighborhood children about the Wordless Book. She was
a member of Bluefield Union Mission Ladies Auxiliary and Christian Women's
Association. Henrietta was a wonderful cook who always knew everyone's favorite
dish. She visited the sick and seniors, bringing them one of her homemade
goodies. In her home, she entertained college students, ministers, and
missionaries with meals and fellowship. She also cared for her aunt, mother and
sister-in-law during the last days of their lives.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ralph M. Wade; son, Dr.
James M. Wade of Abingdon, Va.; daughters, Rebecca Fury and husband Steve of
Lewisburg, and Rosemary Grant and husband Randle of Bluefield; grandchildren,
David Wade and wife Dortheen; great-granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth of Olive
Branch, Miss., Lisa Wade of Peruga, Italy, Julie Bakker and husband the
Reverend Jason; great-granddaughter, Elaine Christine of Chambersburg, Pa.,
Angela Wylie and husband Scott; great-granddaughter, Marina Raine of Finksburg,
Md., and Dr. Johnathan Grant and wife Dr. April Cox of Canton, Mich.;
stepgrandchildren, Tom Grant and companion Nancy White; great-granddaughters,
Lauren and Alicia of Bluefield, and Tereasa Hurt and husband Kyle; and
great-grandchildren, Matthew and Kristen of Bluefield, Va.; Henrietta's one
sister, Mary Frances
Blankenship of Houston, Texas;
and special friends are Eileen Kessinger and Mary Ellen Meadows.
Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, December
14, 2009 at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor's Dan Jividen and the Reverend Archie
Bowling officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00
a.m. at the Roselawn Memorial Garden, Garden of Trinity, in Princeton. Friends
may visit with the family Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. followed by the
services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
December 14, 2009
Jimmie Ray Lawrence, 45, of the Mimosa Mobile Home Park in
Princeton died Friday, December 11, 2009 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born
September 20, 1964 in Elkton, Md. he was the son of Patricia A. Shaffer
Lawrence of Princeton and the late James R. Lawrence, Jr.
He was employed at Precast Concrete and Eastern Vault in Princeton
all of his adult life. He was of the Baptist faith. Ray was a loving husband
and wonderful provider for his family, which always came first in his life. He
was a kind man who was always willing to help others. In addition to his
father, one nephew, Shannan Lawrence preceded him in death.
Additional survivors include his wife of twenty-eight years, Pamila
Jane Snapp Lawrence of Princeton; two sons, Bobby Ray Lawrence and wife Rachael
and Jeremy Blake Lawrence, all of Princeton; three grandchildren, Emily
Lawrence, Audrey Lawrence and Divin Lawrence; two sisters, Teresa Hardin of
Princeton and Helen Lawrence and husband Greg of Belle, W.Va.; three brothers,
Glenn Lawrence and James Lawrence and wife Mindy, all of Princeton, Gary
Lawrence and wife Donna of Dublin, Va.; maternal grandmother, Glenna Potter of
Princeton; ten nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,
December 16, 2009 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in
Princeton with Pastor Cecil Shrader and the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Burial
will follow at Woodlawn Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Serving as pallbearers will
be Tony Harris, Steve McNew, Johnny Beckner, Merritt Blankenship, Shannon Plaster, Nathan Farmer, Melvin Farmer, and Darin Fuller.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.bdtonline.com/archivesearch/local_story_363181326.html
Clara T. Walls, 77, of 4030 Honaker Avenue, Princeton, died Sunday,
December 27, 2009 at home in the arms of her loving husband, Frank M. Walls.
They had just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on December 4th. Clara
had been a resident of Princeton, W.Va. since 1968 and had retired from a long
career as a guidance counselor at Princeton Senior High School. She cherished
the many special students she had touched throughout the years. She was a
long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Princeton.
Born on May 28, 1932 in Premier, she was the daughter of the late
Irvin and Maudie Thompson of Premier, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by one brother, Basil; and three sisters, Garnet, Edith, and
Melvie.
Survivors include her husband, Frank; one son, Michael D. Walls and
his wife Willa and grandson Mitchell of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Judith
L. Walls of Jeffersonville, Vt.; special granddaughter, Kristen R. Walls
Dubowski and her husband John and their child, special great-grandson, John
Paul Dubowski, IV (J.P.) of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Surviving sisters include
Virginia Farmer of Premier and Joyce England of Big Sandy.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 2:00
p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Mercer Street, Princeton with Dr. David
Dockery officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in
Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Boggess, Timm Boggess, Milburn Blankenship, Bill Brown, Earl Davis, John Fox, Ray
Mahaffy, and Bill Winfrey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
November 22, 2009
Elizabeth Fentress Orton Feuchtenberger, 91, of GlenWood Park
Retirement Village, died November 20, 2009 at her home. Born September 7, 1918
in Herndon, W.Va., she was the daughter of Rollie S. and Velma Tucker Orton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark T.
Feuchtenberger; and her husband of 63 years, Lloyd D. Feuchtenberger, Jr.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Andrew V. (Virginia) Kozak of
State College, Pa.; four children, L.D. (Doug) Feuchtenberger III and his wife
Mary R. Feuchtenberger of Princeton, John W. Feuchtenberger of Bluefield,
Ellizabeth O. (Betse) Feuchtenberger of Bluefield, and Rollie S. Feuchtenberger
and his partner Donald James (D.J.) Case of Washington, D.C. Additional
survivors are her grandchildren, Beth F. Conner (Timmy), Eric D. Feuchtenberger
(Shawna), and Leila E. Feuchtenberger; great-grandchildren, Russell Blankenship, Kylie Conner, Kendra Conner, Haley
Conner, Britany Feuchtenberger and Tori Feuchtenberger. She is also survived by
her brothers and sisters-in-law, R. R. Stuart, Jr. and Anna F. Stuart, Charles
R. Scott and Betty F. Scott, Mrs. C.W. (Pat) Feuchtenberger; and a host of
nephews and nieces.
She viewed the administration and staff of GlenWood Park Retirement
Village as her extended family, and was deeply grateful and appreciative of
their skilled, compassionate care of her late husband, resident friends, and
herself. She attended Concord College, graduated from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, and taught in Mercer County at McComas High School,
Wade Junior High School and Fairview Junior High School. She loved the Mercer
County Bible in the Schools program, and was an active board member for many
years. She was a longtime, faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church
(EPC), serving as a Sunday School, Kindergarten and
Circle teacher, on many working committees, and as Director of its
Kindergarten. She participated in Westminster's Women in Ministry, and was
presented a life membership in 1989. She was a constant source of inspiration,
comfort and counsel to her family and a legion of friends.
Memorial services were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, at
Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC), Washington Street at Albemarle,
Bluefield, W.Va. 24701, with the Rev. Howard Finkel and the Rev. Brian Checchio
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Spanishburg, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
August 17, 2009
Joseph L. Aliff, Jr., 83, of 274 Tractor Lane, Spanishburg, W.Va.,
died Saturday August 15, 2009 at his residence. Born August 31, 1925 in
Hogback, Va., he was a son of the late Joseph Lee Aliff, Sr. and Martha
Elizabeth Nunn Aliff.
Mr. Aliff was a World War II era veteran of the U.S. Army. He had
been a resident of Spanishburg for 27 years and had previously lived in
Bluefield. He worked for N & W Railroad and retired as a Car Retarder
Operator after more than 40 years of service. He belonged to the United
Trainmen's Union for over 60 years and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother
and sister-in law, Robert Thomas and Helen Davis Aliff; and his sister and
brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and M. L. Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Louise Pruett Aliff, of the home;
one daughter, Valerie J. Taylor and her husband Dennis of Bluefield, W.Va.; one
son, William L. Aliff and his wife Nancy of Dugger, Ind.; six grandchildren;
ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at
2:00 p.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Roberts
officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va.
where grandsons, nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers. Military
graveside rites will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Council and the
West Virginia Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mercer Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Cora 73, 31Aug1935 - 12Jan2009, Bluefield,
Mercer, WV, WV-233-56-8077
Blankenship, Mark
A. 47, 11Aug1960 - 01Jun2008, Bluefield,
Mercer, WV, WV-236-04-0891
Blankenship, James
Estil 84, 10Mar1925 - 31Mar2009, Lashmeet,
Mercer, WV, WV-235-34-8120
Blankenship,
Bevadell W. 84, 17May1924 - 09Mar2009, Princeton,
Mercer, WV, WV-233-34-8676
Blankenship, Ethel
J. 89, 11Apr1919 - 20Feb2009, Princeton,
Mercer, WV, WV-236-84-5481
Blankenship,
Evelyn 79, 19May1929 - 30Oct2008, Princeton, Mercer, WV, WV-233-44-9307
Blankenship, Lee
E. 78, 29Sep1930 - 31May2009, Princeton, Mercer, WV, WV/NC-232-42-9993
Blankenship, Steve
W. 43, 17Jun1965 - 13Jan2009, Princeton,
Mercer, WV, WV-234-08-5840
Mingo
2008, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - January 26, 2008
Lawrence Cline, 80, of Baisden, passed away Friday Jan. 25, 2008 at
his residence. Born Jan. 25, 1928 in Baisden, he was the son of the late Floyd
and Virgie Davis Cline.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
daughters; Rosemary Cline and Teresa Cline, six brothers and four sisters. He
was a retired coal miner and of the Christian faith.
Survivors include his long-time companion Eloise Cline of Baisden,
sons; Steven L. (Sherry) Cline of Baisden, Jerry (Gail) Cline of Hinton,
daughters; Debbie (David)
Blankenship and Carmella
(Terry) Salmons of Baisden, Jennifer (JB) Hatfield of Hampden, Katrina (Ray)
Morgan of Simon, Pamela (Brian) Dingle of Mentor, Ohio., sisters; Mary, Nellie,
Naomi Cline and Opal Sammons, 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church
of God at Baisden, with Rev. Jonas Trent and Rev. Lionel Browning officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elmer Cline Cemetery at Right Hand Fork, at Baisden.
Pallbearers will be David
Blankenship, Kendall Osborne,
Justin Salmons, John Jude, Anthony Jude, Davy Cline, Brandon Vinson, Gregory
Dotson and J.R. Lilly. Honorary pallbearers will be Hubert Justice, Charles
Cline and Ricky Cline
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Funeral
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 9, 2008
Retha Blankenship,
82, of Baisden, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at Logan Regional Medical
Center. Born June 20, 1925 in Baisden, she was the daughter of the late Nat and
Connie Carter Cline.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Diamond Carter and the Rev. Bill Cresong
officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Hampden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - April 9, 2008
Retha Cline Blankenship, 82, of Baisden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ Monday, April 7, 2008, at Logan Center at Logan. Born June 20, 1925, at
Baisden, she was a daughter of the late Nat and Vonnie Carter Cline.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, John Blankenship; two brothers, Flemming and Sonny Cline; a
grandson, Brian Blankenship, and a son-in-law, Robert Christian. Retha
was a homemaker and a member of the Freedom Full Gospel Church of God and the
Browning Fork House of Faith at Browning Fork.
Those left to love and cherish her memory include five sons, Homer (Evelyn) Blankenship of Browning Fork, Billy (Karen) Blankenship of Justice, Enos
(Evelyn) Blankenship of Riverview and Tony (Wilma) Blankenship and Glennis Blankenship,
both of Baisden; two daughters, Catherine (Bob)
Christian and Addie (Harold) May, both of Browning Fork; 14
grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Diamond Carter and the Rev. Bill Cresong
officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights at
Hampden. Pallbearers will be Audie, Homer Jr., and Chad Blankenship, Robbie and Bobby Christian, and Glenn
Rasnick. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney and Carlos Christian, Harold and
Chris May, Billy Ray, Keith, Tony Jr., and Rocky Blankenship.
Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - May
14, 2009
Lula Bell Cline Bailey, 78, of Baisden, WV. went to be with
her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, from her daughter's home at Varney, on
Sunday, May 10,2009. She was a retired school bus driver for the Mingo County
Board of Education. Born April 15, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Johnce
and Allie (Cline) Cline and was a lifetime resident of Baisden.
Lula was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother,
sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved
her. She was a Born-Again-Christian of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death. by two sons,
Zachary Jennings and Johnson "Biggon" Bailey; three brothers, Bill B.
Cline, Hoover Cline and Roosevelt Cline, and two sisters, Darkis Burney and
Geneva Lester.
Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Herman Bailey of
Baisden; her loving daughter, Etta J 0 Bailey Edminston of Varney, WV; her two
beloved sons, Dexter (Barbara) Bailey of Baisden, and Rusty Bailey of Gilbert,
WV; three sisters, Chloe Burgess of Baisden, Ms. Lona Blankenship of Hampden, WV, and Corrina (Denvil) Riffe of Ikes Fork, WV; seven
precious grandchildren, April (Scot) Perry of Baisden, Tommy Ryan May of
Belfry, KY, D.J. Bailey of Baisden, Josh Bailey of Justice, WV, Cortney Bailey
of Baisden, Dalton Scott Bailey of Baisden, and Cody Shaun Bailey of Matewan,
WV; three wonderful greatgrandchildren, Bailey Perry, Donovan Bailey and Taya
Marie Bailey, and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 15,2009, at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert, WV. The
Rev. Danny Mitchell will officiate and burial will follow in the Lester
Cemetery at Baisden, WV. Pallbearers will include sons and grandsons of the
deceased. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Lester, Denny Ray Lester, John
Thompson, Gary Wayne Blankenship, Michael Cline and the Rev. Allen Cline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - July
3, 2009
Tolbert Hardin, 94, of Baisden, W.Va., and formerly of Beech Creek,
W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Logan, W.Va. Born August 5, 1914
in Grundy, Va., to the late Lewis and Emily Hardin,
Tolbert was married to the late Hazel Mahon. Tolbert was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by
one daughter Patsy Hardin Cisco, six brothers and one sister.
Tolbert is survived by two beloved daughters, Dimple Lockard of
Beech Creek, W.Va., and Betty (Charles) Lester of Baisden, W.Va.; five precious
grandchildren, Alice (Shawn) Ray, Ruth (Jimmy) Blankenship, Sara Cisco, Kayla (Dwayne) Christian, and
Crystal Lester; four wonderful great grandchildren, Brooke Sparks, Gracie
Sparks, Brooke Cisco, and Jasmine Christian; and a host of other dear family
and friends.
Funeral service will take place at the Church of Christ at
Wharncliffe, W.Va., Monday, July 6, 2009 at 1 p.m., with Evangelist Lewis Smith
officiating. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery at Beech Creek with
family and friends acting as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
There is also a Baisden in Logan Co., WV,
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/nelson-grubb-hatfield
Nelson Grubb Hatfield 77 of Baisden,went
home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her loved ones
waiting for her in heaven, on Monday, July 27, 2009, from her residence. Born on March 24, 1932 at War Eagle,
she was the daughter of the late Kenny and Lura Blankenship Cline.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her first husband, Harold Irvin Grubb; her
three brothers: Adrial, Armel, and Benny
Cline; and her two sisters: Adaline
Cline and Violet May. Nelson was a loving
wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and
friend. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden.
She had a beautiful smile for everyone and a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish her memory are: her loving husband, Con Hatfield of Baisden;
her four loving daughters: Margo (John)
Mounts, Vanessia (Mickey) Cline, Tammy (Keith) Lester, and Josephine (Ance)
Cline, all of Baisden; her beloved son, Rex (Cherie) Grubb of Baisden; her
step-son, Danny (Karen) Hatfield; her brother, Delmas Cline of St. Louis
Missouri; her eight wonderful grandchildren; her 14 precious great
grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 31st at the
Full Gospel Church of God with the Rev. Jonas Trent officiating. Burial followed in the Hatfield
Cemetery at Sharon Heights, Hampden.
She was carried to
her final resting place by: Jamie Sloan,
Scott Chandler, Shon Mounts, Mitchell Cline, Conrad Lester, and Marvin Joe
Bradford. Honorary pallbearers were: Mickey Cline, Edward Lester, Curt Blankenship, Colin Cline, Timer May, Paul Crawford,
and Danny Hatfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
October 21, 2009
Lavonda Faye Carter, age 47 of Baisden, passed away at her
residence, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. She was born March 27, 1962 to the late
Charles Armel and Shelva (Ritchie) Cline in Man. Lavonda was a homemaker and of
Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
paternal grandparents, Kenny and Lura Cline and her maternal grandparents,
Estel and Alcie Ritchie.
She is survived by her husband Ricky Carter; her brother, Drexel
Cline of Baisden; her half sister, Tasha Bradford of Baisden; her special aunts
and uncles, Causby and Troy Blankenship,
Dessie M. and Judd Cline, Elva Emerson Thompson, all of Baisden; a special
friend whom she considered her sister, Denise Reveal of Nitro; friends, Vona
May and Renae Ellis of Baisden; her special cousin Carmella Porter of Verner;
and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Rosa Regular Baptist Church
Thursday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. with Hobart Hamilton, Richard Staton, Ivan Blankenship, Gary Young, Eric Williamson, and Steve
White officiating. Burial will follow in the Ricthie Cline Cemetery in Baisden.
Benjie and Keith Cline, Scotty Sammons, Aaron Thompson, Jeremy May, Franklin
Porter, Gordon Carter will serve as pallbearers with Herman Trent, Jerome Trent,
and Chloe Burgess as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
There is also a Baisden in Logan Co., WV,
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/jeffrey-carter
Jeffrey Carter, 44 of departed this life on Tuesday, November 24,
2009 at CAMC—Memorial Division at Charleston, WV. Born on December 30, 1964 at Man, he was the son of the late
Edward and Betty Blankenship Carter.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his
sisters: Rozella Carter, Genevieve
Hatfield, Anna Mae Whited, and Susie Johnson. Jeffrey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,
and friend. He enjoyed hunting and 4-wheeling.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a disabled coal miner, a member of the
UMWA, and of
the Church of God faith.
Those left to love and cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 23 years, Melissa Justice
Carter of Baisden, his beloved daughter, Farrah (Billy) Hunt of Delbarton; his
precious granddaughter, Hayden Brooke Hunt (whom he loved and adored) of
Delbarton; his brothers: Randy (Marilyn) Carter of Virginia, Ted
(Hallie) Carter of Baisden, Ricky Carter of Baisden, Gordon (Fern) Carter of
Hampden, Ricky (Janet)
Blankenship of Baisden, Denny
Carter of Ohio, and Steve Carter of Whitman; his sisters: Mary Ann Carter and
Betty Messer; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 28th
at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jonas Trent and the Rev.
Arville Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the Glandon Cemetery at
Baisden. He will be carried to his
final resting place by family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Beech Creek, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - May 15, 2008
Goldie Blankenship,
84, of Beech Creek passed away Monday, May 14, 2008 at the Good Shepherd
Community Nursing Center at Phelps, Ky.
Goldie, a homemaker, was born March 16, 1924 at Meador. She is the daughter of
the late William Green and Effie Kennedy Woolridge.
In addition to her parents, Goldie was preceded in death by
brothers Harry, Robert and Clarence Woolridge.
Goldie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wayne Blankenship of Beech Creek, sons; James Roger Lynch of
Ohio, daughters; Leta Lynn Collins of Beech Creek, brothers; Donald Woolridge
of Tenn., sisters; Laura Mahon of Cleveland, Ohio. She also is survived by four
grandchildren; Dwayne Lynch, Misty Honaker, Kenneth D. Collins and Sarah Ball,
seven great-grandchildren; Heather Lynch, Adriana P. Collins, Shaylee D.
Collins, Nathaniel H. Honaker, Jordan B. Collins, Terrence L. Vance and Jaydin
A. Ball.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the
Beech Creek Church of God with Pastor David Ferguson officiating. Burial will
follow at the family cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will begin today at the church with a special service at
7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made online at
www.chambersfuneralservices.com Arrangements are under the direction of
Chambers Funeral Services, Inc. of Matewan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Beech Creek, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
September 2, 2009
Patsy "Pat" Cisco, 65, of Beech Creek, died Monday Aug.
31, 2009, at the Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born March 15, 1944, in
Hellier, Ky. to the late Johnny and Elizabeth Glossip Damron.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Lee Damron. She was
a former LPN with the Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson
attended the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Carl D. Cisco; daughter, Carla (Dustin Lee) Blankenship of Red
Jacket; brothers, William "Coke" Damron and Reese George Damron, both
of Louisa, Ky., and Stanley "Sac Damron of Illinois; sisters, Mary Dean
Adams and Brenda Adkins, both of Owingsville, Ky.; grandson, Jacob Riley Blankenship; special niece and caregiver, Nanc; and a
host of other special nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday; Sept. 3 at
the Devon Church of Christ, Beech Creek with Church of Christ ministers
officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawson Cemetery, Right Hand Fork, Beech
Creek Family & friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Blackberry City, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - August 30, 2008
Starling J. Layne Jr., 77, of Blackberry City, passed away Sunday,
Aug. 24, 2008 at his residence. Born May 13, 1931 at Thacker, he was a son of
the late Starling Sr. and Enis
Blankenship Layne.
In addition to his parents, Starling was preceded in death by his
first wife Naomi and his second wife Eva; and a brother Jack Layne. Starling
was retired from maintenance having worked at the ARH Hospital for 38 years.
Starling was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include sons Jimmy (Maggie) Layne of Statesville, N.C.,
Gordon Layne of Blackberry City, Jody (Michelle) Layne of Indiana and Matthew (
Bridgette) Layne of Owenton, Ky.; grandchildren Hayden, Payton, Christopher,
and Micheal Layne.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at
Chambers Funeral Services Chapel of Matewan with the Rev. Ricky Jackson
officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher. Family
and friends served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Blackberry City, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - December 12, 2008
Earlene R. Blankenship, 70, of Blackberry City, W.Va., departed this life on Dec. 10,
2008 at the South Williamson ARH Hospital in South Williamson, Ky. She was born on September 21, 1938, at Buchannon County,
Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl Ramey and Mary Smith Ward, who survives
her.
In addition to her father, Earlene is preceded
in death by two husbands, Robert "Buddy" Hamilton; and Grant Blankenship; and two infant daughters.
In addition to being a loving mother, grandmother, daughter,
sister, friend, and neighbor, Earlene was retired having worked for the Mingo
County EOC; and the Mingo County Board of Education.
She leaves to honor her loving memory and mourn her passing son
Robert Hamilton Jr. of Blackberry City, WV; daughter Leah (Randall) Lester of
Sprigg, WV; sisters Jean Denny of King, NC; Louise Pope of Taylorville, WV;
Special Aunt Maggie Smith; grand-children Ryan Hamilton; Adam Lester; and
Kaycee Lester.
Honoring services will be conducted Saturday, December 13, 2008, at
1:00 p.m. at Chambers Funeral Services Chapel with the Revs. David
Baisden and David Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain
View Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Delbarton, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 22, 2008
Reverend Lawrence Clark, 88, of Delbarton, passed away Saturday,
April 18, 2008 at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born January 15, 1920 in
Williamson, he was the son of the late John G. and Cynthia Parsley Clark.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Vesta Blankenship Clark, a son, Jerry Clark, brothers; Curtis,
Sidney, and Marce Clark, and Arthur and Moses Damron., sisters; Juanita
Justice, Opal Rogers and Kizzie Damron, along with three grandchildren. He was
a lifetime member of the Airport Bottom Church where he served as pastor for
many years. He was a carpenter by trade, having built several homes in the
Delbarton area with his sons and was a Veteran of the United States Army,
having served during World War II.
Survivors include his sons; David (Marilyn) Clark, of Vale, N.C.,
James Clark of Maiden, N.C., Hubert (Patty) Clark and John (Darlene) Clark of
Delbarton and Calvin (Kathryn) Clark of Beech Creek, daughters; Bonnie Thomas
of Garden City, Mich., Wanda (Herb) Varney of Delbarton, Frances (Howard)
Justice of Sissonville, Glenetta Williams of St. Albans, daughters-in-laws;
Joyce Clark and Pat Clark, brother; William H. (Frances) Clark of Lorraine,
Ohio, sister; Lena Mae (Dennis) Fitch of Carlsbad, N.M., twenty eight grandchildren,
eighteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at the Chafin
Funeral Home Chapel in Delbarton with the Rev. Dallas Rife, the Rev. Lowell
Sparks and the Rev. Darius Casey officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery in Delbarton. Grandsons will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Delbarton, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - September 27, 2008
Rush Floyd, 80, of Delbarton went home to be with the Lord on Sept.
24, 2008. Born April 15, 1928 at Lenore, he was the son of the late Henry and
Carrie Sturgill Floyd.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers
Blackburn Floyd and Bill McGuire; sister Dora Gibson; sisters-in-law Sinda
Ledson Floyd and Marie Floyd, and Mary Rose Floyd.
He is survived by brothers Theodore Floyd, with whom he made his
home, and Donald Floyd of Robson; sisters Kathyrn Blankenship
of Chester, Flora Thompson of Varney, Janice Canterbury of Wickliffe, Ohio and
Lereta McNealy of Robson; many nieces and nephews who love him very much; a
very special niece, Kay McMillian, who helped care for him. He will be missed
by everyone. Rush (Junior) was a Korean War veteran and was awarded the Purple
Heart.
There will be a private memorial service for immediate family only
in the coming days
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Delbarton, Mingo, WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - December 3, 2008
Rylea Micah Hannah, 1 Delbarton, WV passed away unexpectedly
Monday; December 1, 2008. She was born October 23, 2008 at South Williamson,
KY. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Robert Whitt.
Survivors, in addition to her Daddy and Mommy, include: Her Twin
Brother: Christian Andrew Hannah of the hom; Paternal Grandparents: Earnest
& Nellie Hannah of Delbarton, WV; Maternal Grandparents: Rose Whitt of
Williamson, WV James & Victoria May of Turkey Creek, KY; Aunts &
Uncles: Earnest & Regina Hannah, Carl & Jeanetta Beckett, James &
Angel Hosley, Jennifer Whitt, Tiffany Whitt, & Deanna Blankenship; and Cousins: Kyra & Kirstin Hannah,
Keyleigh Hannah, & Jamison Hosley.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Bethel
Temple Church at Nolan, WV, with Rev. Freddie Runyon officiating. Burial will
follow in the Runyon Cemetery at Dan's Branch; Borderland, WV, with her Daddy
and uncle serving as pall bearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Delbarton, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
April 8, 2009
Abraham Raburn Evans, 62, of Delbarton went home to be with the
Lord Sunday April 5, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born
Dec. 26, 1946 in Delbarton. The son of the late Parker and
Meilssa Evans.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Matthew and Samuel
Evans. Several brothers and sisters. Raburn was a
member of the Reach Out Community Church and of the Holiness Faith.
He is survived by his wife Donna Marcum Evans; one daughter, Lori
(Evans) Hatfield and husband Bert of Phelps, KY.; granddaughters-Heather and
Natasha Evans, and Kiara Paige Mitchell; daughter-in-law Goldie Evans of
Delbarton, WV.; sisters, Gaynell (David) Kirk, Nancy Blankenship and Francis (Albert) Murphy; brothers-in-laws Robert (Claudine)
Marcum and Luther (Barbara) Marcum; sister-in-law, Joanne (Butch) Muncy and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home Thursday
morning April 9, 2009 at 11 am with Rev. Clifford Rawls officiating. Burial
will follow in the Evans Cemetery at Delbarton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Delbarton, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - May
14, 2009
McKenna Wheeler, stillborn infant daughter of Matthew Wheeler and
Rhoda Rayann Thacker passed away May 13, 2009 at the Appalachian Regional
Hospital. She was born May 13, 2009.
She is survived by a sister, Madison Lashae Wheeler; grandparents
Jim and Thelma Wheeler and Bridgette
Blankenship and Ernest
Wheeler.
Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home Friday,
May 15, 2009 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Glen Merritt officiating. Burial will follow
in the Stafford Cemetery at Delbarton, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - January 26, 2008
Virginia "Hickie" Browning, 82, of Gilbert, went to be
with the Lord Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at her residence following a lingering
illness. Born June 21, 1925 in Gilbert, she was the daughter of the Late
William "Bill" and Josephine Trent Poe.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Mora
Curtis Browning, five sisters; Dixie Cook, Alverta Browning, Florence Hatfield,
Grace Johnson and Nellie Prater, and brother; Verner Poe. She was a homemaker
and of the Church of God faith.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years Mora Lee Browning,
daughter; Sue (Bob) Miller of Hinckley, Ohio, sons; Fred (Priscilla) Browning
of Danville, Terry Lee (Wanda) Browning of Gilbert, Danny George (Sharon)
Browning of Wharncliffe, David (Sharon) Browning of Ocala, Fla., Richard
(Linda) Browning of Ocala, Fla., and Jay (Carol) Browning of Hampden, sisters;
Kermit Hatfield, Ruby Nagy and Hattie
Blankenship, brothers;
Clarence Poe and Roger Poe, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She
also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday Jan. 28, 2008
at the Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert with Rev. Bill Cresong and Rev. Scottie
Dingess officiating. Burial will follow in the Daugherty and Browning Family
Cemetery in North Springs. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 19, 2008
Marie Holbrook Cline, 86, of Gilbert, went up the heavenly
staircase to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 15, 2008, from Crest View Manor
Nursing Home in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born March 4, 1922 at Salyersville Ky., she was a daughter of the late Albert
and Ressie Arnett Holbrook.
Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, Bert Mason
Cline; two sons, Donald and Danny Ross Cline; one granddaughter, Keisha Cline
Hatfield; three brothers and three sisters. Marie was a homemaker and of the
Baptist faith.
Those left to love and cherish her memory include her daughter,
Barbara (David) Ward of Gilbert; her two sons, Terry (Judy) Cline of Lancaster,
and Doyle (Pinky) Cline of Varney; her two sisters, Opal Christine Jeffers of
Dayton, Ohio, and Janet Holbrook of Salyersville; her grandchildren, Jeanette
(Andy) Toler, Ashley Cline (fiancé Jeff Dotson), Trevor Cline, Lena (Barry)
Shandor, Jason Cline, Tony Cline, Amanda Cline, Ashley Blankenship, and Charlene and Christina Ross; her great-grandchildren,
Gabrielle Toler, Mason and Corey Cline, Peyton Blankenship, and Kierra and Michaela Shandor, and a host of family and
friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Peggy Ryder and the Rev. Gary Keller
officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Log Cemetery at Baisden. Family
members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert
is in charge of arrangements
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - March 20, 2008
Richard Jennings Smith, 68, of Gilbert, passed away Tuesday, March
18, 2008 at his residence. Born December 27, 1939 in Ragland, he was the son of
the late Harold and Girley Poffenbuger Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infants,
Linwood and Nancy Rebecca Smith, brothers; Gary and Kenneth Smith. He was a
retired coal miner from Last Chance Coal Company and a member of the Full
Gospel Church of God at Baisden.
Survivors include his wife Betty L. Smith of Gilbert, sons; Richard
(Rhonda) Smith of Hampden and Freeland (Sharon) Smith of Ocala, Fla.,
daughters; Rhonda (T Bug) Mounts, Melissa (Terry) New and Patty (Chad) Blankenship all of Baisden, grandchildren; Barry
Mounts of Princeton, Kerry Mounts of Iraq, Lisa Mounts of Isaban, Terry New
Jr., of Baisden, Richard Smith III of Hampden, Joshua New of Baisden, Sandra
Smith of Hampden, McKenna
Blankenship of Baisden and
Cheyenne Smith of Ocala, Fla., great grandchildren; Haley and Summer Grace
Compton of Isaban and Zachary Isaac Mounts of Princeton, brothers; Harold Lee
Smith of Dandridge, Tenn., Billy (Louise) Smith of Oceana, James Ray (Mary Lou)
Smith of Wharncliffe, sisters; Violet (Jim) Webb of Paintsville, Ky., Freda
(Freddy) Cline of Baisden, Girley (Lindsey) Kennedy of Lexington, N.C., Ola
(Gable) Roberts of Welch, Ilene (Gene) Martin of Morrisville, N.C., Bridgette
(Bill) Hinkle of Delbarton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22,
2008 at the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden with the Rev. Jonas Trent and
the Rev. Larmon Mounts officiating. Burial will follow in the May family
Cemetery at Baisden. Family and friends will be pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Freddy Cline, Gabriel Roberts, Edward Lester, Colin Cline,
Timer May, David & Ricky
Blankenship, Crocket West, and
Gene Mounts
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - March 28, 2008
Donald Dean, 69, of Gilbert, formerly of Sutton, passed away
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 7, 1938 in
Gassaway, he was the son of the late Kessell (KI) and Geraldine Warner Dean.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Thomas William Dean and Robert Lee Dean. He was a former dozer
operator for Carl E. Smith and Associates and a member of several locals. He
was of the Freewill Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his friend and companion Lona Blankenship of Hampden; sons; Jimmy (Cindy) Dean of
St. Albans, Donnie (Teresa) Dean of Columbia, S.C., Charles (Carla) Dean of
Fort Campbell, Ky., grandchildren; Jennifer, Amanda, Emily, Kelsey and Kaleb,
great grandson; Ayden, brothers; Kenny (Teri) Dean of Pleasant Hill Iowa, David
(Georgia) Dean of Seaford, Delaware, sisters; Maxine (Larry) Hutchins of Apex,
N.C., Patricia Ann (Rick) Baldwin of Jacksonville, N.C., and some very special
people in his life; Vera Lynn Lester, Elfreda Barrett and Gary Wayne Blankenship all of Gilbert, Lavon Phillips of
Tazewell, Va., along with 11 grand children and 4 great grandchildren and a
host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday March 30, 2008
at the Fairview United Methodist Church in Sutton. Burial will follow in the
Chrisman Cemetery in Chapel. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/denver-stacy-sr
Denver Stacy, Sr., of Gilbert, went home to be with the Lord on
Saturday, March 29, 2008 from CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.,Born August 24, 1936, at Panther, WV,
he was the son of the late Andy and Bertha (Harless) Stacy.
He was a charter member of the Isaban Baptist Church at Isaban,
WV. He accepted the Lord in November of
1949. He remained a pillar of the church
throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy & Bertha Stacy;
his sisters: Ruby (Oscar) Roberts and
Clara Jean (Raymond) Birchfield; and his brother Clyde (LeeEtta) Stacy.
Survivors include his bride of 52 years, Phyllis (Lester) Stacy;
his son Denver Dale Stacy II, his pride and joy; his daughter-in-love Lori
Stacy, all of Gilbert; and his loving granddaughter Jenna Lynne, his little
squirrel of Morgantown; one brother, Quincy (Fannie) Roberts; one sister, Gladys (Theodore) Blankenship; and a host of family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew
him.
Denver was an encourager to young people and instilled to all of us
to have a positive attitude. He attended Iaeger High School and McDowell County
Vocational School where he excelled in Engineering. He was in the coal mining business with his
life-long friend, the late Charles Icenhour, with I & S Coal Company;
Spring Branch Coal Company, and South Fork Resources. He was involved in mining operations in West
Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. He also
worked at River Ridge Coal Company and later retired from Pittston Coal Company. He was also a great asset to his son’s many
businesses. He was an auxiliary member
of the Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department and past member of the Gilbert Kiwanis
Club.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday,
April 2, 2008 at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Jackie
Lester and Mason Perry officiating. Burial followed at
Highland Memory Gardens, Godby Heights, Pecks Mill. Pallbearers were: Robert Trent, Joe Birchfield, Zimri Stokley,
Steve Roberts, Brian Roberts, Jody Shannon, Donnie Ray Stacy, Carl Waugh, and Charles Lee Icenhour.
Honorary pallbearers included: Raymond
Cline, Winston Cline, Larry Icenhour, Amos Hatfield, James H. Harless, James E.
Hatfield, Virgil Hatfield, Terry Sammons, Paul Pinson, Forney Shrewsbury, Timer
May, Roger Damron, Ralph Trent, Charles (Spade) Sparks, Donald R. Hatfield,
Tommy Lester, Lewis (Fred) Cook, Don
Arnold, Eddie Chapman, Carlo Gentiletti,
and Benny Lester.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - May 13, 2008
Mary Bailey, 63, of Gilbert, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008 at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born
March 7, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James and Melissa Blankenship Cline
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Donald Bailey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1p.m. at the Freedom Full
Gospel Assembly House of Prayer at Hampden Wednesday, May 14, 2008 with the
Rev. Carl Wolford and the Rev. Jonas Trent officiating. Burial will follow in
the Four Pole Cemetery at Mohawk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/betty-lucille-scarberry
Betty Lucille Scarberry 63 of Gilbert departed this life on Monday,
June 23, 2008, at Logan Regional Hospital at Logan. Born on August 25, 1944, at Gilbert, she was the daughter of the
late James and Elva (Ferguson) Harrison.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Thomas Howard Scarberry; and her sister, Trilba Perry. Betty was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Betty are: her two sons:
James Scarberry (Donna Lilly) of Gilbert and Brian (Lottie) Scarberry of
Newark OH; her daughter, Sherri (Freddie) Blankenship of
Gilbert; her three granddaughters: Emily Blankenship
of Gilbert and Ashley and Kimberly Scarberry of Panther; her two brothers: David (Charlotte) Harrison of Wharncliffe and
Fred (Oma) Harrison of Brooksville FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, and
friends. Betty will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved her.
In honoring her wishes she was cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/marvin-alfred-%E2%80%9Cmarty%E2%80%9D-hatfield
Marvin Alfred “Marty” Hatfield, 52, of Gilbert, departed this life
on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1955 at Welch and was the son of Edna Jo (Blankenship) Hatfield and the late Marvin Hatfield. Marty was a
graduate of Gilbert High School and a stone mason.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Marty are: his two sons:
Marty Ray (Lara) Hatfield of Chapmanville and Adam Alex Hatfield of
Gilbert; his mother, Edna Jo Hatfield of Gilbert; his two brothers: Gary Glen (Cindy) Hatfield of Man and Billy
Joe Hatfield of Gilbert; his nephew, Gary Hatfield, Jr., of Man; and his niece,
Shanna Hatfield of Man; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9th at the
Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clifford Rawls, Rev. Diamond Carter,
and the Rev. Lowell Smith officiating.
Burial followed in the Hatfield Family Cemetery at Gilbert Terrace,
Hampden. Pallbearers were: Keith Blair, Ricky Toler, Norwood Harrison,
Jr., Terry Joe Harrison, Greg Gravely, and Josh Duty.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/carl-philip-stapleton
Carl Philip Stapleton, 67, of Gilbert, departed this life on
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at CAMC-Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. Born on
August 8, 1941, at Raisell, he was the beloved son of the late Emery and Mabel
Virginia (Buchanon) Stapleton.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his
grandparents. Carl was a retired machinist with Piston Coal Company, and was
currently employed with Wackenhut Security, a member of the United Mine Workers
Association and the Upper Laurel Fire Department, and he was of the Church of
God Faith.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Carl are: his four brothers: Charles Edward (Josephine) Stapleton of
Taylor Michigan, Camel Jewel Stapleton of Clarksville, Tennessee, Colen (Anita)
Stapleton of Beckley, and Wiley Kent (Audrey) Stapleton of Clarksville,
Tennessee; his sister, Bobbie Jean (Dennis) Wilson of Beckley; his fiancé,
Bonnie Lou Collins of Gilbert; his step
children: Janet (Ricky)
Blankenship of Gilbert,
Charles (Donna) Dotson of Senoia, Georgia, Janice (Ricky) Toler of Gilbert,
Rabon (Ann) Dotson of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, and Wanda (Danny) Walls of
Davin; his two nieces; his six nephews; his nine step grandchildren; his five
step great grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.
A celebration of his life was held at 11:00 am on Saturday,
December 13th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Stapleton
officiating. Burial followed in Sunset
Memorial Park at Beckley with a graveside service at 2:00 pm in the Mausoleum
at the cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jamie Stapleton, Ricky Blankenship, Charles Dotson, Rabon Dotson, Danny
Walls, and Jeremy Walls.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - December 20, 2008
Harriett Jean Wiley, 47, of Gilbert, went home to be with the Lord
on Thursday, December 18, 2008, from St. Mary's Medical Center at Huntington.
Born on January 26, 1960, at Welch, she was the beloved daughter of Hattie (Poe) Blankenship and the late Harry Roy.
In addition to her father
she was preceded in death by: her maternal grandparents: William
"Bill" and Josephine (Trent) Poe; her paternal grandparents; and one
sister, Abby Dawn Poe. Harriett was a loving daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother, mother-inlaw, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of God, and a member of
the Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department. She will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Harriett are: her
loving husband of 30 years, Timothy Lewis Wiley of Gilbert; her precious
mother, Hattie (Poe)
Blankenship of Gilbert; her
two beloved daughters: Alesha (Stanley) Cook of Hanover and Misty (Leonard)
Pack of Gilbert; her beloved son, Dennis (Alisha) Wiley of Wharton; her two
darling granddaughters: Molly and Sara Cook of Hanover; her sister, Melissa Poe
of Gilbert; her six brothers: Jimmy Poe and companion Gloria, William
"Joe" Poe, Randy (Gloria) Poe, Lovell Keith Poe, all of Gilbert,
Eddie Poe and companion Gay of Bruno, and Larry (Tammy) Poe of Dacula, GA; a
very special and loving dog, Dakota; and a host of other dear family and
friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday,
December 22nd at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Diamond Carter,
Rev. Bill Cresong, and the Rev. Roscoe May officiating. Burial will follow at
the Hollywood Cemetery at Gilbert. She will be carried to her final resting
place by members of the Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department and members of the
Stafford Emergency Medical Services (E.M. S.).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Gilbert, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - June
16, 2009
Guy Hatfield, of Gilbert, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 13,
2009 at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born October 2, 19 flat Gilbert,
W.Va., to the late Adam and Katherine Hatfield.
Guy was a retired coal miner and a member of the Baptist faith. He
was married to the late Myrtle Grimmett) Hatfield. In addition to his parents
and wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Joda, Bailey, and
Leonard Hatfield and sisters Mary and Ida Hatfield.
Those surviving Guy are three daughters, Virginia Blankenship , Norma Trent and Shirley Bonham, all of
Hampden, W.Va.; three sons, Guy Hatfield Jr., and Adam Hatfield of Hampden
W.Va., and Dallas (Teresa) Hatfield of Baisden, W.Va.; granddaughters Melissa
Jeff) Simpson of Trinity, N.C., and Catherine Hatfield of Gilbert, W.Va.;
grandsons Woody (Krystal) Trent of South Charleston, W.Va., and Dallas Hatfield
of Gilbert, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Simpson and Rebekah Simpson
of Trinity, NC.
Funeral services will be at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, at Gilbert,
W.Va., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. with ministers Rev. Diamond Carter
and Rev. Lowell Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Hafield Cemetery at
Sharon Heights, Hampden, W.Va., with Dallas Hatfield and other family and
friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Gilbert, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
William "Bill" Vinson, 81 of Gilbert, passed away
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan. He was born
Nov. 3, 1928 in Sarah Ann, to the late Douglas and Dora Spears Vinson. He was a
retired coal miner, a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War, and of the
Church of God faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
his son, William "Chuck" Vinson, his brothers, Garland, Cecil,
Johnny, Ezra, and Garnet Vinson, and his sister, Rella Clark.
He is survived by his loving wife, Norma "Mickey"
Blackburn Vinson of Gilbert, his son Randall (Dorene) Vinson of Wayside, his
daughters Eva Gail (Jackie)
Blankenship of Baisden and
Tammy (Larry) Thomas of Baisden, his step-son Jamie (Marlene) Matney of War
Eagle, three brothers: Doug (Kathryn) Vinson of Hanover, Estil (Delores) Vinson
of Varney, and Asa Vinson of Varney; five sisters: Mable (Leroy) Camp of
California, Mary (Jimmy) Scites of Dumfries, Va., Delcia Christian of Richmond,
Va., Lydia (Andrew) McKenzie of Whitman, and Aline Scites of Rineyville, Ky.;
grandchildren: Kevin and Wesley Blankenship,
Tiffany, Brandon, and Verlin Ray Vinson, Larry II and Justin Thomas, Mary Ann
Jordan, and Brandy and Jeremy Huff; great-grandchildren: Destiny Blankenship,
Jayden Cline, Noah Jordan, and Raggaean Carter; and special friends: Jeff
Cline, "Big" Jim Hatfield, Sheriff Lonnie Hannah, Jerry Lyall, Sen.
Truman Chafin, Del. Harry Keith White, Elliot Maynard, Judge Mike Thornsbury,
Eddie Hilbert, and many, many others as well as a host of other dear family and
friends.
Friends may call
at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer at Hampden Monday, Nov. 30
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at
the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer at Hampden Tuesday, Dec. 1 at
1 p.m. with Rev. Denny May and Rev. Diamond Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Justice Memorial
Gardens in Justice. Military grave side services will be performed by the
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 141 of Belfry, Ky. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers. Johnny Owens will be an honorary pallbearer.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009,
Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/bertha-mae-dean
Bertha M. (Bowens) Dean, 63 of Riverview "Slabtown"
section of Gilbert, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and
to join her loved ones waiting for her in heaven, on Thursday, December 10,
2009. Born at Man on June 11, 1946,
she was the daughter of the late William and Hester (Blankenship) Bowens.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Jerry Dean and one brother, Walter Bowens. Bertha was a loving mother, grandmother, fiancée, sister, aunt,
and friend. She was a homemaker, a born
again Christian, and a member of the Riverview Freewill Baptist Church. She had a golden heart and a loving smile for
everyone. She will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish her memory are: her loving son, William Michael Dean of
Riverview; her precious grandson, Jerrod Dean of Gilbert; her sister, Virginia
(Eugene) Adams of North Carolina; her fiancé, Bennett Morgan of Riverview; a
very special niece, Ann (Terry) Nagy of Rock Creek; and a host of other dear
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 14th
at the Riverview Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Browning and the
Rev. Tilly Walls officiating. Burial
will follow in the Hollywood Cemetery at Gilbert. She will be carried to her final resting place by family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Gilbert Creek, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) -
September 25, 2009
Walter Lee Salmons, Jr., the precious son of Ollie Marie Salmons
and Christopher Dwayne New, both of Gilbert Creek, entered the gates of heaven
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from his home surrounded by his family at the age
of four months and 10 days. Born May 12, 2009, at Logan Regional Medical
Center, his brief life brought great joy to his family and touched many lives.
Baby Lee was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother,
Vicie Salmons; maternal great-grandfather, Edward Sampson Lambert, and his
paternal great-grandfathers, Frankie New and Clark Blankenship. Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include his
maternal grandparents, Walter Lee and Jenny Salmons of Gilbert Creek; paternal
grandparents, Tommy and Sherry Kenneda of Amherstdale; great-grandmother, Ollie
Lambert of Davin; aunts and uncles, Cole, Hope, and Candy Salmons and Laura
Lester all of Gilbert Creek, Frankie New, Carolyn Preece, Kenneth Preece, Kayla
Kenneda, Tyler Kenneda and Dalton Preece, all of Amherstdale; godmothers,
Valerie Lester and Amber Jude, both of Gilbert Creek; godfather, Donald
"Duck" Davis of Gilbert Creek, and other family members and friends.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 25, at the Church of
God at Gilbert Creek with the Rev. John Stafford officiating. Burial will
follow in Salmons and Lester Cemetery at Gilbert Creek. Pallbearers will be
Justin Salmons, Clifton Salmons, Robbie Kenneda, Frankie New, Jesse Grimmett,
and Keith Mitchell.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Hampden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 26, 2008
Ocie Mae Blankenship,
87, of Hampden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday,
March 24, 2008, from her residence. Born July 27, 1920, at Matewan, she was a
daughter of the late William C. and Viola Dean Damron.
One of the many occupations that Ocie had performed was a home
health caregiver, she loved helping and caring for
others. Ocie was of the Freewill Baptist faith.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Kenneth Blankenship; three brothers, Dorsel, Edward and Howard
Damron; an infant son; one great granddaughter, Angel Nicole Nickles, and one
great-grandson, Carlos Dwayne Mounts.
Those left to love and cherish her memory include two daughters, Louella (Charles) Hall of London, Ohio, and Marcella
Smith of Hampden; five grandsons, James (Regina) Nickles of Justice, William
Mounts of Taylorsville, Kenneth (Stella) Mitchell of Gilbert, Michael D. (Dani)
Hall of Erlanger, Ky., and Charles (Wendy) Hall of London; granddaughter, Danna
Jo Smith of Milton; eight great-grandchildren, Kenny Lee Mounts, Hunter
Nickles, Cheyenne and Chavez Strickland, Dakota Mitchell, Josiah Lester, Helena
M. Hall and Charles Hall IV, and a host of family and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Endicott officiating. Burial will
follow in the Justice Memorial Gardens at Justice. Grandsons will serve as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Blankenship,
Tom and Larry Damron, Paul Rings and Charles Hall. Mounts Funeral Home of
Gilbert is in charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Horsepen, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Rev. Earl E. Ferguson, 77 of Horsepen, went home to be with his Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from Williamson Memorial
Hospital. Born on June 7, 1932, in Mingo County, he was the son of the late Jesse
and Stella Smith Ferguson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by six brothers: Garland, Kenner, Junior, Ray, Hayes, and William
Ferguson. Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,
uncle, and friend. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the
Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church and he pastured many other
churches. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish his memory are: his loving
wife, Mary Belcher Ferguson of Horsepen; his beloved children: Rev. Earl David
(Brenda) Ferguson of Varney, Dreama (Doug) Hatfield, Jimmy (Vicki) Ferguson,
Donald (Sharon) Ferguson, Ronnie (Melanie) Ferguson, Larry Ferguson, and Teresa
Ferguson, all of Gilbert; his six precious grandchildren: David Jr.,
Gabriel, and Daniel Ferguson, Stephanie Cline, Douglas Dewayne Hatfield, and
Tiffany Paynter; his five wonderful great grandchildren: Molli and Ashton
Ferguson, Hunter Cline, Payton Cline, and Haleigh Hatfield; and a host of other
dear family and friends.
Friends may gather with the family at the Freedom Full Gospel
Assembly House of Prayer at Hampden Sunday, Nov. 22 after 6 p.m. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, Nov. 23 at the Church with the Rev. Denny May,
Rev. James Ellis, and the Rev. Diamond Carter officiating. Military grave rite
services will be performed by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #141 of
Belfry, Ky. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Family Cemetery at Gilbert
Terrace, Hampden. He will be carried to his final resting place by: David
Jr., Gabriel, and Daniel Ferguson, Douglas D. Hatfield, Michael Cline, Homer Blankenship, Jr., and Audie Blankenship. Honorary
pallbearers are: Robert Perry, Raymond Grimmett, Frenchie Duty, Diamond
Carter, Lowell Smith, Garfield Hatfield, Calvin Wiley, Elmer and Bill Ferguson,
and Homer Blankenship.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Hampden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/nora-may-penny-hatfield
Nora May “Penny” Hatfield, 74 of Hampden, departed this life on
Friday, December 4th, 2009, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born at Varney on March 19, 1935, she
was the daughter of the late Jesse Burgess and Mary Tiller Brewer.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 46 years, Hayes Hatfield; one brother, Chief Brewer; and one sister,
Mary Ellen “Sissy” Shultz. Penny was
a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a homemaker and of the Old Regular
Baptist Faith. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish her memory are: her two sons:
J B Hatfield of Gilbert and Okey Hatfield of Forest Hill, KY; her two
daughters: Tomalene Green of Greenville,
Michigan and Jackie Hatfield of North Spring; her eight grandchildren: Brittany
Tanelle and Jeremia Hayes Hatfield both of Gilbert, Jennifer Blankenship of Man, Regina Hatfield of Hanover, Toni
Fay McCoy of Hanover, Donovan Hatfield of Hanover, Penny Morgan of Ohio, and
James Biddel of Ohio; her many great grandchildren, her two brothers: Jack (Wanda) Brewer and Jesse Brewer both of
Georgia; her three sisters: Rita Joe
(Daniel) Thomson, Linda (Tom) Daniels, and Deloris (David) Hatfield; her
sister-in-law, Josephine Brewer of Pigeon Creek; her niece, Connie Starr of
Pigeon Creek; her special friends:
Connie Hatfield, Ricky Toler, Sue Glandan, Iva Hatfield, David and Carol
Hatfield, and Bertha Lester; a personal and close friend, artist Michael Combs;
and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Diamond Carter, Elder Paul McClanahan and Elder Frank
Newsome (both of Virginia) officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield
Cemetery at Sharon Heights at Hampden. She
will be carried to her final resting place by her family and friends. Honorary
pallbearers are: Ricky Toler, Rodney
Adkins, Mike Adkins, and Terry Samons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Isaban, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
https://secure.fhwebhosting.net/muh/muh/notices/Edith-Blankenship
Edith
Blankenship, 80, of Isaban, went home to be with the
Lord on Monday, November 24, 2008, from her residence. Born on November 26,
1927, at Isaban, she was the loving daughter of the late Jerry and Littie
(Fuller) Griffey.
Edith was a
loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt,
and friend. She was a homemaker and of the Church of God Faith. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Blankenship; a son, Billy Blankenship; three sisters: Elizibeth Morgan, Goldie Trent, and Earsey Griffey; and
a brother, Luther Griffey.
Those left to
love and cherish the memory of Edith are: her three loving daughters: Wilma Lockart of Isaban, Mary Bell (Rick) Banks of Kentucky, and Bonnie Sue Blankenship of North Carolina; her three precious sons: Timmy Ray, Freddy Joe (Loretta), and Ralph Blankenship all of Isaban; her brother, Oaz Griffey of Isaban; her four adorable granddaughters:
Frances Cline, Angela (Bobby) Coleman, Mary Powell, and Carrie Blankenship; her five adorable grandsons:
Harold, Evan, and Chase Blankenship, and Edgar and Adam Hardin; her eight great grandchildren; and a host of
other dear family and friends.
Friends called
at the Isaban Church of God at Isaban on Thursday, November 27th from 6 to 9
pm.
Funeral
services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 28th at the Isaban Church of
God with the Rev. Lawrence Cantrell officiating. Burial followed in the Brushy
Fork Cemetery at Isaban. Pallbearers were: Billy Justice, Randy Goodman,
Adam Hardin, Edgar Hardin, Bobby Coleman, Johnny Ray Lester, and Ralph Blankenship.
2008, Justice, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-justice
James Justice 67 of Justice went home to be with his Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 22, 2008, from his residence. Born on May 22, 1941, at Justice, he
was the son of Drew Justice and the late Marie Toler Justice.
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by one brother,
Benny Justice, and one sister, Christine Blankenship. James
was a retired coal truck driver and a member of the Justice Tabernacle and
Hanover House of Faith. His favorite
things to do were attending church and spending time with his family.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of James are: his loving wife, Ernestine Justice of
Justice; his three daughters: Tena
Abbott of Oceana, Wanda Justice of Justice, and Jeannie (Jerry) Clay of
Cyclone; his step daughter, Betty (Jamie) Cline of Justice; his two step sons: Glenn Rasnick of Browning Fork and Jerry
Rasnick of Justice; his four grandchildren; his four step grandchildren; his
three great grandchildren; his two brothers:
Kenneth (Zelda) and Freddy Justice both of Justice, his four sisters: Joyce (Barry) Browning of Wharncliffe, Sereta
(Randy) Harvey of Justice, Darlene (Mike) Toler of Cleveland OH, and Karen
(Michael) Hall of Justice; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 26th at
the Justice Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Randall Staten and the Rev. Larry
Lester officiating. Burial followed in
the Justice Memorial Gardens at Justice. Pallbearers were: Glenn and Jerry Rasnick, Brandon and Jamie
Cline, Rustin Christian, Bobby Allen, and Jerry Clay. Honorary pallbearers were: Kenneth and Freddy Justice, Darrell Stafford,
and Dewayne Walls.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Justice, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/ranice-dale-cline
Ranice Dale Cline, 55, of Justice, departed this life on Tuesday,
October 14, 2008.
Born on September
20, 1953, at Justice, he was the beloved son of the late Albert P. and Mary H.
(Browning) Cline.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: four sisters:
Mary Spratt, Janice Toler, Helen Cline, and Corine Cline; and three
brothers: Konnie, Wonnie, and Winston
Cline. Ranice was disabled and of the Pentecostal faith.
Those left to love
and cherish the memory of Ranice are:
his three brothers: Tommy
(Geneva) Cline of Verner, David (Shirley) Cline of Bluefield, and Albert
(Brenda) Cline, Jr., of Amherstdale; his three sisters: Josephine (Ronnie) Blankenship of High
Point NC, Zelda (Kennis) Justice of Justice, and Crystal Shannon of Bluefield;
and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 17th at
the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cresong officiating. Burial followed in the Davis Cemetery at
Justice. Family and friends served as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Justice, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary,
Irene Endicott, 86, of Justice, went home to be with her Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, and her loved ones waiting for her in heaven Saturday,
Dec. 19, 2009, from her son’s residence. Born Jan. 20, 1923, she was the
daughter of the late Henry Melvin and Minnie Wilson Fletcher. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clinton “Chicken”
Endicott and her son, Conrad C. “Connie” Endicott.
Irene was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great
grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved fishing, quilting,
knitting, needle point, sewing, painting, cooking, being
with her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, and her church
family. She opened her home and heart to everyone. She always made
you feel welcomed and right at home. She was a retired school teacher
with the Wyoming County Board of Education and a member of the First Missionary
Baptist Church at Justice. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved her.
Those left to love and cherish her memory are
her son, Melvin “Butch” (Kathy) Endicott of Hanover; her two
daughters; Teresa (Dottie Joe) Justice of Justice and Brenda (Sam)
Driggers of Astor. Fla.; her three wonderful grandsons, Shaye (Brandy)
Justice of Justice, Jody (Dawn) Shannon of Gilbert, and Trampas (Paula) Shannon
of Hanover; her three wonderful granddaughters, Johnna (Anthony) Cline of
Gilbert, Tammi (Mark) Frederick of Charleston, and Scarlett (Jake) Tolley of
Justice; her four precious great-grandsons, Caleb Cline, Tanner Shannon,
Logan Shannon, and Hunter
Blankenship; her four precious
great-granddaughters, Autumn Cline, Liberty Justice, Alyssa Blankenship, and Paisley Shannon; her brother, Jimmie
B. Fletcher of Justice; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at the
First Missionary Baptist Church in Justice with the Rev. Jim Nagy, Rev. Jackie
Lester, and Brother Timer May officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson
Family Cemetery, Justice. She will be carried to her final resting place by
family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the church.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Lenore, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 25, 2008
Oscar Thomas "Tom" King, 73, of Lenore, passed away
Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at Williamson
Memorial Hospital. Born December 17, 1934, at Straight Fork, Ky., he was a son
of the late Otto and Mabel Williams King.
Also preceding him in death was a sister, Ruth Moore, and a
brother, James King. Tom was a retired coal miner and a veteran of the Korean
War, having served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his loving wife, Dorothy Blankenship King; daughters, Sherry (Johnny) Marcais of Chicago, Ill., Pam (Marty)
Pearson of Dyersburg, Tenn., Mary (Bruce) Marcum and Bertha King, both of
Lenore, and Rebecca King of Cholera Ala.; sons, Ed (Rita) King of Lenore,
Michael (Kim) King and Robert King, both of Cholera, Ala. and Otto King of Ft.
Dodge, Iowa; sisters, Emma Noble, Mossie Mills and Lily Gray, all of Flat Lick,
Ky., Erma Chavis of Corbin, Ky., Sherry Mills of Barbourville, Ky., and Elsie
Pauley and Margaret Keene, both of Russell Springs, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews, and special friends, Elvis and
Angie Browning of Holden, and John B. Marcum and Arnold Hensley, both of
Lenore.
Graveside services will be held at the King Cemetery at Flat Lick
on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at 1 p.m. Chafin Funeral Home of Delbarton is in
charge of all arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Lenore, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Johnny (Bob) Blankenship, 65 of Lenore, passed away Dec. 2, 2009 at the Charleston Area
Medical Center. He was born Oct. 15, 1944 at Holden, the son of the late Ed and Ellen Estep Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Marilyn and brother, Larry.
He is survived by two sons: John (Patricia) Blankenship of Williamson and Jason
(Jessica) Blankenship of Lenore; daughters: June Ward of
Warfield, Ky. and Malissa
Blankenship of Hawaii. He is
also survived by three brothers: Wallace (Elsie) Blankenship, Matthew
Blankenship, both of Kingston,
Ill., and Bill (Teresa)
Blankenship of Lenore; four
sisters: Dorothy King of Lenore, Mary (Bo) Christian of Delbarton, Brenda Sue
(Tommy) Curry of Chapmanville, and Stepane Hammons of Texas; and grandchildren:
Jasmine, Christinia, and Jason Thomas II.
Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. with Rev.
Cebern Blankenship
officiating. Burial will follow in the Vance Cemetery at Holden. Friends and
family will serve as pallbearers.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Matewan, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 10, 2008
John "John John" Blankenship, 43, of North Matewan, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008
at the Williamson Memorial Hospital.
Born June 14, 1964 in Williamson, he was the son of the late Julius and Thelma Delorse Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Blankenship and a sister, Mary Kay Frushour. John was a security guard.
Survivors include his spouse, Della Rose Blankenship of Red Jacket; his sons, Eric J. Jordan, John F. Blankenship, and Houston L. Blankenship all of Red Jacket; daughter, Ashley H. Blankenship of Red Jacket; brothers, Jim J. Blankenship
of Statesville, N.C., Randy Sullivan of Sprigg, and Luther Evans of
Hamptonville, N.C.; and sisters, Jerinel Taylor of
Lynn, and Debra Stiltner of Hamptonville, N.C.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2008
at the Full Gospel Church at Hatfield Bottom with Rev. Fred Taylor and others
officiating. Burial will follow at the Ellison Hatfield Cemetery at Newtown.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2007, Merrimac, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Franklin Blankenship age 52, of
Merrimac, W.Va., departed this life on Friday November 23, 2007, at his home. He
was born on February 20, 1955, in Mingo Co., W.Va., a son of the late Tom Blankenship and Dora Dotson Blankenship who survives him.
Franklin was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his father he is preceded
in death by a brother Vernon Blankenship and a sister Glendene Smith.
Franklin leaves to honor his loving
memory and mourn his passing his mother Dora Dotson Blankenship; brothers
Vernal
Blankenship; Alvin Gene Blankenship; Eddie Blankenship; Jimmy Blankenship; William Blankenship; and Gary Micheal Blankenship all of Merrimac,
W.Va.; sisters Martha Ellen Wallers and Lora Hurley both of
North Matewan, W.Va.; Wanda Sue Blankenship and Lisa Parsley both of
Newtown, W.Va.; Barbara Daniels of Matewan, W.Va.; Mary Daniels of Freeburn, Ky.; Phyllis Dotson of Point
Pleasant, W.Va.; and Marsha Blankenship of Lovely, Ky.; Franklin is also survived by a host of nieces; nephews;
loved ones; neighbors; and friends.
Honoring services will be conducted on
Monday November 26, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chambers Funeral Services Chapel
with speaker Larry Cope officiating; burial will then follow in the Moutain
View Memory Gardens at Maher, W.Va.
2009, Merrimac, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - June
9, 2009
Ralph Blankenship,
age 53, of Merrimac, W.Va., departed this life on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the
Williamson Memorial Hospital at Williamson, W.Va. He was born on October 22,
1956, at Williamson, W.Va., a son of the late Buster and Vonda Cooke Blankenship .
In addition to his parents, Ralph is preceded
in death by an infant brother, Chet
Blankenship and sister Tammy Stanley. In addition to being a loving
husband, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor, Ralph was a
coal miner.
He leaves to honor his loving memory, and mourn his passing, his
loving wife Bessie Sue Hunt Blankenship of
Merrimac, W.Va.; sister Deloris Moore of Taylorville, W.Va.; nieces and
nephews Buster "Fred" (Lucinda) Mays of Merrimac, W.Va.; Tonya Moore
of Taylorville, W.Va.; Rick Moore of Taylorville, W.Va.; great niece and nephew
Kearstin and Cameron.
Honoring services will be conducted Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 1
p.m. at Chambers Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. David Smith, pastor of
the Matewan Church of God; and Bro. Jim Ed Whitt officiating. Burial will
follow at the Merrimac Cemetery at Merrimac, W.Va..
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Newtown, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - March 20, 2008
Augusta Joanne Hinkle Pope, 51, of Newtown, passed away Tuesday,
March 18, 2008 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital of South Williamson, Ky. Born July 24, 1956 in Williamson,
she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Kinder Hinkle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters
Wanda Dunbar and Margaret Hinkle. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her companion of 17 years Raymond May of Newtown,
son; Thomas Andrew Pope of Newtown, brothers; Sammy Hinkle of Hickory, N.C.,
Arthur Hinkle of Dunlow, sisters; Mary Cantrell Steele of Newtown, Brenda Mudd
of Ben Creek, Louise
Blankenship of Red Jacket. She
is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday, March 21, 2008
at the Newtown Pentecostal Church at Newtown with the Rev. Randy Casey and the
Rev. Darius Casey Officiating. Burial will follow in the Ellison Hatfield
Cemetery at Newtown. Pallbearers will be Curtis Looney, Harold "Bear"
Cantrell, Lee Roy Cantrell, Mark Cantrell, Eric Blankenship
and Andy "Babo"
Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Newtown, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
https://secure.fhwebhosting.net/muh/muh/notices/Dallas-Blankenship
Dallas Ray "Brutt" Blankenship, 47, of
New Town, departed this life on Monday, January 12, 2009, at Williamson
Memorial Hospital, [Williamson, Mingo Co., WV]. Born at Matewan on February 23, 1961, he was the beloved son of the
late Isom J. "Bouncer" and Lola (Prater)
Blankenship.
Brutt was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was a general laborer
for the railroad, and was of the Pentecostal faith. He will be greatly missed
by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother,
Earl Junior Blankenship.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Brutt are: his three sisters:
Brenda (Bo) Doss of
Wharncliffe, Gaynell (Chuck) Rowe
and Elizabeth Ann Blankenship, both of Genoa; his three nieces: Elisha Danielle Doss, Trista Denise
Stapleton, and Lekeisha Nicole Blackburn Pack; his nephew, James Roger
Blackburn, Jr.; his seven great nieces and nephews: Erica Danille and Whitley
Brooke Stapleton, Hayley and James Roger "Little Man" Blackburn, Jr.,
Ethan Ryan and Elexius Nicole Paige Pack, and LaShaunda Rowe; and a host of
other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 17th at the
Ben Creek Church of Christ with the Rev. Lowell Sparks officiating. Burial
followed in the Looney Curve Cemetery at Devon, WV. Family and friends served
as pallbearers.
2008, Rawl, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - July 16, 2008
Billy W. "Bill Bob" Wright, 59, of Rawl passed away
Monday, July 14, 2008 at Williamson
Memorial Hospital. Born June 1, 1949 at Oakwood, Va., he was the son of the
late Noah Graham Wright and Margie Vandyke Wright.
In addition to his father Billy was preceded in death by a brother,
Claude Wright He was veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force, and he was of
the Baptist faith. Bill Bob was a local musician who was well-known for his
banjo playing.
Survivors include mother Margie Wright of Welch; wife Marsha Hardin
Wright of Rawl; sons Billy (Rosa) Wright Jr. of Williamson and James Sipple of
Williamson; daughters Tracy (Dawayne) Meadows of Rawl, Alexia Wright of the
home, Madison Wright of the home, Crystal (Thomas) Young of Varney, and Jessica
Sipple of Williamson; brother Noah Gene Wright of North Carolina; sisters Sue Blankenship of Phelps, Ky., Darlene Lambert of
Matewan, and Gail (Billy) Eldridge of Welch; 15 grandchildren; one great
grandchild; a good friend and the mother of his two oldest children, Janet
(Wright) Cook of Rawl, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008 at
Hatfield Funeral Chapel of Toler, Ky. with the Rev. Chris Blevins officiating.
Burial will follow in the Varney Cemetery at Lynn. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Red Jacket, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - July 17, 2008
Marie Gillespie Daniels, 83, of Red Jacket, formerly of Delorme,
loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, departed this life and entered
into heavenly rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. at the South Williamson
ARH Hospital at South Williamson, Ky. Born June, 17, 1925 at Allen, Ky., she
was the daughter of the late John Gillespie and the late Rosie Kidd Justice.
In addition to her parents Marie was preceded in death by husband
Macie "Mackado" Daniels; daughter Sadie Dotson; son Eugene Daniels;
grandsons David Lee Daniels and Brian Blankenship;
granddaughters Anna Marie Dotson, Marcella Daniels, Virginia Daniels and Oma
Marie Daniels; two sisters and two brothers. Marie was a homemaker
She is survived by sons Truson (Mary) Daniels of Freeburn, Ky.,
William "Buddy" (Iris) Daniels of Thacker, Clyde Daniels of Phelps,
Ky., Richard (Phyllis) Daniels of Homossasa, Fla., Tivis Lee (Judy Kay) Daniels
of Thacker, Kenneth "Little Red" Daniels of Red Jacket, Carl Joe
(Donetta) Daniels of Majestic, Ky. and Micheal Daniels of Stanton, Ky.;
daughters Bessie (the late Ronnie) Blankenship of Johnson Bottom, Ky., Lucille (Johnny) Wolford of Phelps,
Ky., Connie (Jerry) Mullins of Williamson, Betty Jo (Bernie) Snodgrass of
Blackberry City, Lena (the late Gary) Potter of Ohio and Loretta (Glen) Wolford
of Red Jacket; brother Ed Gillespie; sisters Goldie Mayhorn, Virginia Akers and
Bonnie Mann; 26 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday July 18, 2008 at the
Church of God in Jesus Name at Thacker with the Revs. Delmer
Akers and Leslie Dwayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the
Harris Cemetery at Thacker. Sons, grandsons and sons-in-law will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Red Jacket, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - July
9, 2009
Jesse Evans, age 72, of Red Jacket, W.Va., passed away Tuesday July
07, 2009, at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Ky. Jesse was born May
7, 1937, at Lobata, W.Va., a son of the late Orville Evans and Hattie Spradlin
Evans.
Jesse was retired having
worked for Akers Supply Company of North Matewan, W.Va., in addition to being
employed by Akers Supply, Jesse was a US Army Veteran
having served during the Vietnam era.
In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by wife
Marianne Schweiger Evans and sister Estal Evans.
Those surviving Jesse include his daughter Christa Ilsa Baker of
Batvia, Ohio; sisters Ruby Blankenship of
Rawl, W.Va., Faye Glenna Evans of Williamson, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Samuel
Eric Cox and Joseph Raymond Cox; and five great grandchildren. Jesse is also
survived by his aunt Beulah Justice of Portsmouth, Ohio; Special Niece and
Caregiver Linda Gillman of Red Jacket, W.Va: and a host of nieces and nephews.
Honoring Services will be conducted at Chambers Funeral Services
Chapel Friday July 12, 2009 at 12 m., with Bro Lester Tibbs officiating. Burial
will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, W.Va. Family and friends
will serve as pallbearers. DAV grave side rites will be performed by Belfry
Chapter #141.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Sprattsville, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - September 25, 2008
Viola Mae Hamrick, 93, of Sprattsville, W.Va., died Tuesday, Sept.
23, 2008 at her residence. Hamrick was born June 21, 1915 at Snake Run in
Greenbrier County, W.Va., to the late Sameul and Elvira (Lusher) Forren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Hamrick, and one
son, Larry Hamrick. She was a member of the Justice Methodist Church for 57
years. She was in the graduating class of 1932 from Alderson High School. She,
her husband and their son Layton were owners and operators of Hamrick Equipment
from 1972-1988. She took pride in being a homemaker and caregiver who touched
many lives with her love and compassion. Her heart and kitchen were never
closed to a friend or stranger. She cared for generations of children in the
family and the community.
Hamrick was survived by her children Layton Hamrick of
Sprattsville, W.Va., Terry (Merlene) Hamrick of Justice, W.Va., Patricia (Bill)
Goad of Barboursville, W.Va., and Anita Merritt of Sprattsville, W.Va.; a
daughter-in-law, Judy Hamrick of Williamson, W.Va.; a grandson, Todd (Rhonda)
Hamrick of Sprattsville, W.Va.; one sister, Garnet Simmons of Mullens, W.Va.,
14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
Also surviving are a host of friends including her special neighbor Tina Cline,
her paston Ralph Reedy and his wife Doris, and many nieces and nephews. Thanks
to the special care given by her daughter, Anita, and the help of other famil
members including her granddaughters, Katrina Blankenship
and Lara Fox, she was able to remain at home for the last years of her life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Sprigg, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - September 14, 2008
Tammy Blankenship Stanley, 44, of Sprigg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at Sprigg.
Born June 14, 1964 in Williamson, she was a daughter of the late Buster and Vonda Cook Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Chester Blankenship. Tammy was a homemaker.
She is survived by son Buster (Lucinda) Mays of Merrimac; brother Ralph (Bessie) Blankenship
of Merrimac; sister Deloris Moore of Taylorville; niece and nephew
Tonya and Ricky Moore.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at
the Chambers Funeral Services Chapel of Matewan with the Revs. Jim Ed Whitt and Dave Stratton officiating. Burial will
follow in the Merrimac Cemetery of Merrimac. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Taylorville, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Deloris Kay Moore,
56, of Taylorville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at her residence. She
was born March 12, 1953, in Williamson, the daughter of the late Buster and Vonda Cook Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Rebecca Moore; two brothers, Ralph and Chester Dean Blankenship; a sister, Tammy
Stanley; and special friends, Robert Bob and Everett Hammond. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, Hatfield
Bottom.
Survivors include her son, Ricky Moore, and daughter, Tonya Moore,
both of Taylorville; a nephew, Busters Mays of
Merrimac; and one grandson, Zachary Moore.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the
Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, Hatfield Bottom, with Dave Stratton and
Ronnie Pruitt officiating.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Vulcan, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
October 20, 2009
Hursel Edwards Hursel "Bim" Edwards, 55, of Vulcan, died
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at his residence. He was born Jan. 19, 1954, in Mingo
County to the late Hursel and Emmogean Ball Edwards In addition to his parents,
Hursel is preceded in death by brothers, Eddie and Richard Edwards. Hursel was
a retired coal miner having worked for Chisholm Coal Company and a member of
the Local 1511 of the UMWA District 17.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Blankenship Edwards; daughters, Heather Mullins and Tara (Nick) Hurley, both of
Vulcan; brother, Paul (Vicki) Edwards of Phelps, Ky.; sisters, Barbara (Jimmy)
Bowling of Free burn, Ky., and Margaret (Donald) Stevens of Vulcan; and four
grandchildren, Dylan Mullins, Mason Skeens, Phillip Hurley, and Kayla Hurley
A Private memorial service will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wharncliffe, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/freeland-gibson
Freeland Gibson, 90 of Wharncliffe, departed this life on Saturday,
May 23, 2009, at his residence. Born
on March 10th 1919, at Glen Alum, he was the son of the late Bee and Bertha
Sipples Gibson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his loving wife, Ruth Cantrell Gibson; four
sons: Layton, Clark, Willie, and William
Gibson; four brothers: Clarence, Don,
Gene, and Lacy Gibson; six sisters,
Norma Bussey, Ellen Blankenship, Icie Hatfield, Ethel Cantrell, Jennie
Browning, and Mazie Browning. Freeland
was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle,
and friend. He was a retired coal miner
and of the Protestant faith.
Those left to love and cherish his memory are: his four sons: Alfred (Diana) Gibson, Robert (Thelma)
Gibson, and Carl Dean (Shenna) Gibson, all of Wharncliffe, and John (Alma) Gibson
of Belfry, Ohio; his daughter, Joyce (Roy) Browning of Wharncliffe, his sister,
Nell Browning of Pigeon Creek; his 30 grandchildren; his numerous great
grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 28th at the
Ben Creek Free Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Denny May and the Rev.
Danny Ward officiating. Burial followed in the Gibson Cemetery at the Glen Alum
section of Wharncliffe. Family and friends served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Duncan Fork, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - July 13, 2008
Priscilla Sue Ooten, 64, of Duncan Fork, passed away Friday, July
11, 2008 at her home. She was born June 25, 1944 in Logan County, the daughter
of the late James and Lena
Blankenship Thompson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Kendal Ray Thompson and sister Mary Fierson. She was
a longstanding member of the Duncan Fork House of Prayer. She was a homemaker
and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Her survivors include her
loving husband of 46 years, Floyd Ooten, and her eight children; Floyd (Debbie)
Ooten of Mud Fork, Lloyd Ooten of Belo, Sheila (Jerry) Sammons of Gillette,
Leonard Ooten of Duncan Fork, Sharon (Rick) Asebes of Duncan Fork, Theresa
(Louie) Hensley of Mud Fork, Darrell Ooten and Brian Ooten, both of Duncan
Fork; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four brothers and five
sisters.
Funeral services will be held at the Duncan Fork House of Prayer
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Ooten officiating. Burial
will follow in the Ooten Family Cemetery at Duncan Fork. Family and friends
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 6, 2008
Donald Edward Hatfield, 69, of Williamson, died on Thursday, April
3, 2008, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born July 12, 1938, at Matewan, he
was the son of the late Valentine Hatfield and Ethel Scott Hatfield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
brother, Ernest Hatfield and V. T. Hatfield; five sisters, Gladys Hardin,
Eunice Scott, Inis Hatfield, Mary Ellen "Pete" Anderson and Ivaleen
Thomas.
Don was a retired salesman with Moore Auto Group. He was a member
of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ. He greatly enjoyed the game of Bingo and
he was an avid player. Don was devoted to his family and his love for each of
them was returned to him in the care, comfort and attention they gave to him
during the past several months as his health failed. He was deeply proud of his
children and his grandchildren and he enjoyed a special relation- ship with
each of them.
Don is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sherry Aliff
Hatfield, one son, Eddie (Tammy) Hatfield, Williamson, two daughters, Kim Ryan,
Williamson, Jeani (Ted) Ball, Turkey Creek, Ky., six grandchildren, Tara (Jack)
Hatfield, Sarah Birchfield, Megan Birchfield, Erika (Tony) Fields, Lakenheath,
England, Kaitlin (Tom) Varney, Kristofer Hatfield; five great grandchildren,
Isaiah Birchfield, Kaeden Birchfield, Jake Varney, Ryan Chase Varney and Adelyn
Rojas. Also surviving are one brother, James "Cappy" Hatfield,
Huntington, sisters; Georgia Blankenship, Berlin
Heights, Ohio, Mary Chapman, Pence Springs, and Linda Workman, Berlin Heights,
Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at the Weaver
Mortuary of West Williamson. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday,
April 6, 2008, at 1p.m. at the mortuary. Minister Ferd Gavina and Ronnie
Ferrell will officiate. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in West
Williamson. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Weaver Mortuary of
West Williamson is serving the Hatfield family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Williamson, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News, 4/21/2009
Mary Susan Blankenship age 58, of Glen Allen, Va., formerly of Sprigg, W.Va., departed
this life on Wednesday April 15, 2009, at Glen Allem, Va. Born on April 18,
1950, in Wray Colorado, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward G. Gant and
Viola Gant. In addtion to her parents Mary is preceded in death by many loyal
and loving pets whom she cared for as her children, Flower; Her little Prince;
Peanut; Blackie; Black Jack; Sawyer; Trixie; Fritz; and Sam to name a few and
many others. In addition to being a loving mother to her children and the
animals in which she held so very close, Mary was a caring sister; friend; and
niehgbor. Mary was a homemaker and also worked to rescue animals in need, her
concern for the well being of animals was an amazing attribute.
She leaves to honor her loving memory and mourn her passing her son
John (Heather) Blankenship
of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter Jennifer (Keith) Gibson of Sprigg, W.Va.; sisters
Linda Bearly of California and Margret (Preston) Martin of Washington, DC. Mary
is also survived by her precious dog, Samantha whom she loved dearly. Mary will
be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
A memorial service will be held in Marys honor on Wednesday April
22, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., with Bro. Virgil Hamilton residing. Honoring the
request of Mary, she will be cremated.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mingo Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Retha
C. 82, 20Jun1925 - 07Apr2008, Baisden,
Mingo, WV, WV/NC-232-80-3325
Blankenship,
Columbus 86, 26Jul1922 - 13Feb2009, Delbarton, Mingo, WV, WV-235-26-3286
Blankenship,
Patricia A. 69, 11Dec1938 - 01Nov2008, Edgarton, Mingo, WV, WV-233-62-6509
Blankenship, Frank
J. 32, 17Jun1975 - 05Jun2008, Gilbert,
Mingo, WV, WV/NC-232-27-7179
Blankenship, Ocie
M. 87, 27Jul1920 - 24Mar2008, Gilbert,
Mingo, WV, OH-282-30-3561
Blankenship,
Johnny 65, 15Oct1944 - 02Dec2009, Lenore, Mingo, WV, WV-234-72-8712
Blankenship,
Earlene R. 70, 21Sep1938 - 10Dec2008, Matewan, Mingo, WV, WV/NC-232-56-7541
Blankenship, John
F. 43, 14Jun1964 - 08Apr2008, North
Matewan, Mingo, WV, WV-234-15-6625
Blankenship,
Goldie 84, 16Mar1924 - 14May2008, Meador, Mingo, WV, NJ-136-22-9703
Blankenship,
Dallas R. 47, 23Feb1961 - 12Jan2009, Newtown, Mingo, WV, WV-234-06-4585
Blankenship, Guy A 73, 10Jun1934 - 19May2008, Union, Monroe, WV, WV-236-54-0329
Blankenship, Ralph 52, 12Oct1956 - 07Jun2009, Williamson,
Mingo, WV, WV/NC-232-88-2821
Monroe
+2008, Ballard, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/phyllis-mae-blankenship-83134123
Phyllis Mae Blankenship, 64 of Ballard, West Virginia, formerly of Narrows went home to be
with the Lord on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. She was born in Giles
County on June 1st, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Jessie Davis and Lillie
Mae Clark Blankenship.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Donald Eugene Blankenship; a grandson,
Zachary Blankenship; and a brother, Michael
Blankenship. She was a
faithful member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows, and was
a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by two sons,
Rocky Allen Blankenship of Pembroke, and Terry "Buck" Blankenship and wife Tammy of Ballard; three grandchildren, Holly Blankenship, Hunter Blankenship
and Garrett Blankenship; five brothers,
Claude Blankenship of Pearisburg, Curtis Blankenship of Princeton, Dewey Blankenship and wife Barbara of Narrows, Wayne Blankenship of Pipestem, West Virginia, Roger Blankenship and wife Loretta of Pearisburg; two sisters, Debbie Webb
of Pembroke and Linda Sparks of Narrows; and many special
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 11 AM at
Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows with Rev. John Jenkins and Rev.
Millie Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in
Lindside, West Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Lindside, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 30, 2008
Verlin R. Christian, 74, of Lindside, passed away Saturday, April
26, 2008 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Va Born September 28,
1933 in Hanover, to the late Mose and Polly Roberts Christian. He was strong in
the Christian faith and was a member of the Shepherds Chapel with Pastor
Murrey. Mr. Christian was a Coal Miner for the Guyan Alam Coal Company, and a
machine operator for Edwards Landfill.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Mary R. Blankenship Christian; five sons; Ferlin Christian of Matewan,
Mickey Christian, Rickey Christian, both of Gilbert, Chris Christian of
Lindside, and Sandy Christian of Wayside, daughters, Susie Queen of Valdese,
N.C., and Tammy Sloan of Morganton, N.C., brothers; Vanno Christian of Baisden,
Virgil Christian of Peterstown, and Vernal Christian of Forest Hill, sisters;
Versie Stanley of North Springs, and Vidie Berry of Baisden, grandchildren;
Nathan, Jessica, Nick, Melissa, Johnathan, Verlin V., Maryann, Tammy-Lyn,
Amanda, Linda, Alicia, Sierra, Hannah, Andrew, Josh, and Daniel, and seven
great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Mr. Christian's wishes, he was cremated. There will
be no services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Lindside, Monroe
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/index.cfm
Larry W. Blankenship,
53 of Lindside, passed away Friday August 29, 2008 at his home. Born July 16,
1955 at Lindside, he was the son of the late Raymond E.
and Vivian L. Dillon
Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a
brother Raymond “Eddie”
Blankenship.
Larry retired as
General Manager after 13 years, for the Victaulic Company of America, he was of
the Baptist faith, and was a member of the American Legion in Easton, PA.
Survivors include his wife, Kim M. McAlister Blankenship; one son, Justin
Ray Blankenship of Lindside;
one brother, Mike Blankenship and wife Chearl of Christiansburg, VA;
three sisters, Donna Miller, Linda Ludwig
and husband Robert and Tammy
Blankenship all of Lindside,
also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday September 2, 2008 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, with Pastor Daymond
Snuffer officiating. Burial will follow at the Broyles Cemetery, Lindside, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Lindside, Monroe Co., WV, Dog attack
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
December 7, 2009
Lowell E. Bowden: Victim attacked by pack of dogs dies. An elderly
Monroe County man who was attacked by a pack of dogs near his home Nov. 27
succumbed to his injuries Friday in a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Lowell E. Bowden,
70, of LIndside, was attacked by four or five dogs, described by Sheriff
Michael Gravely as "all of the pit bull breed." Four people were
charged early last week in connection with the attack. Justin Ray Blankenship , 18, and his mother, Kimberly Blankenship , 51, both of Lindside, were charged with
four counts each of failure to register dogs, keeping vicious dogs and not
having dogs vaccinated for rabies. Mose Christian and Anna Hughes, believed to
be residents of Mercer County, were charged with one count each of failure to
register a dog and not having a dog vaccinated for rabies. "With Mr. Bowden's
death, we do anticipate filing additional charges, but none have been filed
yet," the sheriff said Monday. The four dogs confirmed by authorities to
have been involved in the attack were euthanized last Tuesday. A fifth dog
awaits disposition. Bowden's obituary, printed in Monday's edition of The
Register-Herald, referred friends to the Web site dogsbite.org, an address
owned by a national dog bite victims' group launched in October 2007.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Peterstown, Monroe
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/index.cfm
Mary Margaret Handy Blankenship, age 59 passed away, Friday August 14, 2009 at the Princeton
Community Hospital. Born August 20, 1949 at Lindside, WV, she was the daughter
of the late Leonard and Waneta M. Cole Handy. Mary was a
homemaker and a member of the Mill Creek Community Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Roger Dean and Marvin Eugene Handy and one sister Wanda Marie Handy.
Survivors include her husband Floyd Truman Blankenship, two sons, Truman
Dwayne Blankenship and longtime friend Clayton Atkinson of Ansted, WV, Bruce Lane Blankenship and wife Janet of Lindside, WV, four
brothers, Leonard S. Handy of Narrows, VA, Jackie Handy and wife Kathy of
Ballard, WV, Melvin Handy and wife Bessie of Peterstown, WV, Anthony Handy of
Peterstown, WV, three sisters, Lorine Handy of Lindside, Pamela Herring of
Peterstown, WV and Melinda Handy of Lindside, WV and three grandchildren, Shawn Dwayne Blankenship, Brandon Lee Blankenship and Justin Andrew Blankenship.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Monday, August 17, 2009 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV with Pastor Terry
Weatherly officiating. Burial will follow in the Chambers Cemetery, Lindside,
WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Peterstown, Monroe
Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - August
16, 2009
Mary Margaret Blankenship, 59, of Peterstown died Aug. 14, 2009. Service will be 1 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown. Visitation
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Peterstown, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://broyles-shrewsbury.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1324057&fh_id=10556
Walter Lloyd Blankenship age 78 of Peterstown, WV passed away Saturday, November, 26, 2011
at his home. Born April 21, 1933 at Wytheville, VA he was the son of the late Walter H. and Rachel Repass
Blankenship. Lloyd was a member of the Peterstown Missionary Baptist Church, was a
U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from the Radford Arsenal.
Survivors include his wife
of 55 years, Charlotte Skelton
Blankenship, a nephew he
thought of as a son, Benny Skelton and wife Tammy of Peterstown, WV, a sister, Ruth Cooper
of Rich Creek, VA, two granddaughters, Courtney Skelton Clark and husband Craig
of Peterstown, WV and Whitney Skelton of Peterstown, one nephew, Brian Cooper
and wife Alisa of Charlottesville, VA.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV with Rev. Jonathan Jennings
officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, VA with
Military Rites by Pembroke VFW # 311, Narrows VFW # 6000, Narrows American
Legion #68 and Peterstown Rowe Jones #145.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Pickaway, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 4, 2008
Robert "Bob" Carl Craft, 81, of Pickaway passed away
Sunday evening, Feb. 3, 2008, at the Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. He was born on Oct. 16,
1926, to the union of Rev. David Carl Craft and Hazel Riggleman in Pendleton
County, W.Va.
Bob moved with his parents and siblings to the Sink Grove, W.Va.,
community when he was a small child. He attended elementary school at Sinks
Grove and graduated in 1944 from Union High School. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army having served during World War II. On Dec. 15, 1950, he married
Charlotte Compton in Covington, Va. Bob and Charlotte initially lived in
Marlinton, W.Va., where he was employed as a Correctional Officer at Mill
Point, W.Va., by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He was transferred when the
Camp was closed to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Ga.; from Atlanta he
was transferred to Petersburg, Va., and ultimately to the Federal Correctional
Institution at Alderson, W.Va., where he retired on July 8, 1978. Bob then
became involved in real estate with Layton Realty as a salesman and later a Broker.
After several years at this vocation he retired to his home in Pickaway
enjoying family, fishing and searching for ginseng. He was an avid gardener and
loved the outdoors, a member of NARFE Almost Heaven Chapter of Federal
Retirees, the Monroe County Animal League and was a charter member of the Union
Memorial Baptist Church in Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. David Carl and Hazel
Riggleman Craft, and his younger brother, Don Craft.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Charlotte Compton Craft of
Pickaway; a son, David Craft and his wife, Beuna, of Gloucester Point, Va.; a
daughter, Mary Beth Power and her husband, Bruce, of Lindside; three
grandchildren, Justin Craft, Jessica Stone, Sarah Craft Davis and her husband,
Danny; a stepgranddaughter, Erin Winter and her husband, Teddy; a stepgrandson,
Bruce Power Jr. and his wife, Kelly; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Davis and
Annabelle Winter; three sisters, Mary Lee Mullins of Charleston, Betty Townsend
of Ocean City, Md., and June
Blankenship in Pennsylvania; a
sister-in-law, Betty Vance Craft of Wytheville, Va.; several nieces and nephews
also survive.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at
the Groves Funeral Home Chapel in Union with the Rev. Mark Shafer and Rev. Bob
Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery at Union.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Union, Monroe Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - May 21, 2008
Guy A. Blankenship,
73, of Union died May 19, 2008. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 23, at
Fairview Christian Church Cemetery, between Pickaway and Gap Mills. Friends may
call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg.
[SSDI Born: 10Jun1934]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Union, Monroe Co., WV, Funeral
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27218826
Mountain
Messenger Publications, May 31, 2008
Guy A. Blankenship, 73, of Union, passed
away Monday, May 19, 2008, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea,
[Greenbrier Co., WV]. Born June 10,
1934, at Spring Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Joe and Biddie
McMillion Blankenship.
Guy was also preceded in death by sons,
Guy
Blankenship, Jr. and Tom Blankenship; two brothers, Gilbert and Howard; and two sisters,
Ada Hammons and Mildred Simmons.
Survivors include: his wife, Linda; sons,
Dan Blankenship of Union, Doug Blankenship of Gap Mills, and Keith Blankenship
of Union; daughter, Donna Reed of Alderson; stepdaughter, Pamela Furman; sisters,
Edith Hammons of Organ
Cave, Merlie Burkes of Auto, Shirley Eagle and Pearl McCoy of
Frankford, Judy Simmons of Lewisburg and Nellie Bragg of Alderson; nine grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, May
23 at Fairview Christian Church Cemetery between Pickaway and Gap Mills.
Monroe Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Phyllis M. 64, 01Jun1943 - 02Apr2008, Ballard, Monroe, WV, VA-230-56-8781
Blankenship, Mary
M. 59-60, 20Aug1949 - 14Aug2009, Greenville, Monroe, WV, WV-234-84-4989
Blankenship, Larry
W. 53, 16Jul1955 - 29Aug2008, Lindside,
Monroe, WV, VA-224-88-4279
Morgan
2008, Greenwood, Morgan
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/512637.html
Roy B. Underwood, 81, of Greenwood, W.Va., departed this life on
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Parkersburg, following an extended illness. Roy
was born on Feb. 22, 1927, at Renick Valley, Greenbrier County, W.Va., a son of
the late Golden and Sylvia Cochran Underwood. He was retired after 38 years of
faithful service with the Eureka Pipeline Co. as truck driver. He was a member
of the Greenwood United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a son, Brian (Carla) Underwood of Fountain Inn,
S.C.; sisters, Audrey Scott of Greenwood and Jessie Blankenship of Darlington, Md.; and grandchildren, Ashley, Brock, Emily and Jo
Underwood.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife,
Elena Mae Waldo Underwood; sisters, Carsel Trimmer, Mary Davis and Churry Underwood;
and brothers, Pete, Jim, Junior and Charlie Underwood.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the McCullough-Rogers
Funeral Home, Pennsboro, with the Rev. Randy Stewart officiating. Interment
will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Hancock, Morgan Co., WV, Obituary
The Morgan Messenger, (Berkeley Springs, WV) - November 19,
2008
Sarajane Taylor Young, 75 of Hancock, died Monday, November 17,
2008, at home. Born March 21, 1933 in Paden, Miss., she was the daughter of the
late William "Buzz" Taylor and Vivian Greene Young.
She was preceded in death in 2007 by her husband of 56 years,
Herbert Alfred Young. She was a graduate of Martinsburg High School and a
member of West View Baptist Church, Martinsburg. She owned and operated a dog
kennel. She was a poet and seamstress. She liked target shooting, crocheting,
dancing and music. She was a Sunday school teacher, a member of Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority, and the Junior Women's Club.
She is survived by three sons, Herbert Alfred Young II, Ormond
Beach, Fla., John Michael Young, Davie, Fla., and David Taylor Young, Hancock;
four daughters, Beverly Susan True, Warfordsburg, Pa., Mary Vivian Hornbaker,
Gloria Jane "Janie" Young both of Berkeley Springs and Sara Jean
Wagner, Hancock; one brother, Don Lourin Taylor, Ocala, Fla.; eight
grandchildren: Andrew Jackson
Blankenship, Daniyel Lyn Blankenship , David William Blankenship, John William Young, Shane Austin Young,
Emily Marie Hornbaker, Sara Elizabeth Wagner, Christopher Thomas Wagner; nine
step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, William Taylor.
Services will be Monday, November 24 at 1 p.m. at West View Baptist
Church, Martinsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nicholas
2008, Calvin,
Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - March 9, 2008
James Herbert Peters, born August 26, 1933, passed away on March 4,
2008.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara L. Peters; sister,
Loretta Butler; husband, Nathan Butler; two daughters, Linda D. Blankenship and husband Ken Blankenship, and Tammy Amick; three grandchildren, James Facemire, Leslie
Facemire, and Tara Amick; and one great-grandchild, Chloe Foster. He was a
well-respected, hard-working, retired foreman of Westmoreland, where he spent
thirty-five years. He devoted his life to his family and friends and will be
sadly missed by all. He was not only a husband, father, and grandfather, but a
man who loved to laugh, tell stories and be amongst family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Michael Peters; mother,
Geneva Peters; and father, James Harmon Peters.
A private service was held at West Virginia Memorial Gardens on
March 8, 2008. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers, the Peters family
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Richwood, Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - July 8, 2008
Kandy L. Seabolt Hicks, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt
and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2008. She was
born April 11, 1952, and was preceded in death by her loving father and mother,
Glen and Myrtle Seabolt; as well as her sister, Mildred Roby; brother, Ronald
Seabolt; and her eldest sister, Beulah Collins. She was also preceded in death
by her longtime companion, Cherokee.
Left to live on with her memory and love are her husband of 35
years, Mike Hicks; as well as her daughter, who was her life, Spring Hicks Blankenship of Eleanor, wife of Eric. She also leaves behind her granddaughter, who brought much joy
and love into her life, Maddie Elizabeth. Also left to grieve are her brothers,
Glen (Eula) Seabolt Jr. of South Carolina, Freddie (Karen) of Canvas and Joey
of Craigsville. She also leaves behind her three sisters, Helen (Norney)
Muckelbauer of Florida, Leona Bramble of Ocean City, Md., and her rock, soul
mate and best friend, Karen (Don) Peyton of Port Richey, Fla. Also left to
grieve are many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and -nephews and
even great-great-nieces and -nephews.
She also leaves her lifelong best friend, Bonnie Bennett. Kandy was
a lifelong member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she was a member of the
Women's Fellowship. She frequently sang with the choir at church with her voice
that sounded like an angel. She was a graduate of Richwood High School and
always held Richwood close to her heart. She served as a past 4-H leader and an
officer on the Richwood High School Band Boosters. She was always there to
volunteer and help with anything to better the high school, her church and her
community. Her legacy of life will continue to live on in all of the lives that
she touched.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at New Hope
Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Williams officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Summersville,
Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - October
10, 2009
Alan Bruce Buck, 55, of Summersville died Thursday, October 8,
2009, at his home. Born January 7, 1954, in Gassaway, he was a son of the late
Paul Albert and Emma Gene
Blankenship Buck. He was
preceded in death by one brother, Paul Steven Buck. He was a former strip
miner.
Survivors include his wife
of 34 years, Linda Chapman Buck, brothers, Larry E. Buck, Marshall D. Buck and
Joseph T. Buck, all of Summersville; many nieces and nephews; and many
great-nieces and -nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Beulah
Baptist Church Cemetery, Muddlety, with Rev. Harold Duskey officiating.
Interment will follow under the direction of the White Funeral Home,
Summersville. There will be no visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Swiss, Nicholas Co.,
WV, Obituary
Jeffrey Wayne Keith, 45, of Swiss died Friday, December 11, 2009,
of injuries received in an automobile accident while working in Oakland, Md. He
was born March 6, 1964, at Riverdale, Md., and was a son of Norma Lou Backus
Keith of Swiss and the late James Clark Keith. He was a heavy equipment
operator for Hanigan Reclamation.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Trevor Wayne
Keith of Swiss; sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Bobby Canterbury of Swiss;
stepson, Tyler Blankenship of Swiss; nephews, Jason, Cody and Ryan;
and nieces, Chrissy and Tavia.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, at
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Phil Hickman officiating.
Burial will follow in Simms Memorial Church Cemetery, Swiss.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nicholas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Stanley B. 78, 01Mar1930 - 21Jan2009, Richwood, Nicholas, WV, WV/NC-232-40-3286
Ohio
2009, Elm Grove, Ohio Co.,
WV, Obituary
Norman, Donald C., 79, of Elm Grove, died on Friday, June 12, 2009,
in the Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling. He was born May 10, 1930 in
Wheeling, the son of the late Charles and Blanche Blankenship Norman. Don was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a
Methodist, a retired Postal Supervisor from the Postal Service and a private
contractor having done electrical work for Bobes Alarms and Gard Duty Alarms in
Wheeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Patricia Wojcik Norman in 2008; a son, Shane Norman and a brother,
Richard "Butch" Norman.
Surviving are three children, Cherie Doerr and her husband, Charles
of Wheeling; Don E. Norman and his wife, Jackie of Wheeling, and Shevawn Walter
of Wheeling; a sister, Rebecca Vdovjak of Wheeling; five grandchildren, Justin,
Daniel and Bailey Norman, Clayton and Shaylyn Walter and a daughter-in-law, Lea
Marshall and her husband, Mark of Wheeling.
Friends received on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from 2 p.m. until time
of service at 7 p.m. at the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, with
Mr. Craig Blankenship officiating. Interment will be held at the
convenience of the family.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Wheeling, Ohio Co.,
WV, Obituary
Chafin, Pearl E., 78, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 10,
2008, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 26, 1929 in Wheeling, a
daughter of the late Ord and Frances Metz Postlethwait. Mrs. Chafin was a
retired employee of Wheeling Linen; and a member of the First Christian Church
of Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Charles E. Chafin; and a brother, William Postlethwait.
Surviving are two sons, Ord “William” Chafin and his wife, Fran,
and Rodney Mark Chafin, all of Wheeling; a daughter, Terri Blankenship of Wheeling; a sister, Lucille Nolan of
Wheeling; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Friends received
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, South Wheeling Chapel,
3828 Jacob Street, Wheeling, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
June 13, 2008 with the Rev. Maggie Sebastian officiating. Interment
in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Wheeling.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wheeling, Ohio Co.,
WV, Obituary
Klages, Robert William, 44, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Thursday July
2, 2009, at Liza's Place Valley Hospice, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born June 27,
1965 in Glen Dale, W.Va., the son of Phyllis Jean
Bane. Robert was an employee for Cabella's Wheeling; and a Methodist by faith.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father Glenn
Criswell, of Wheeling; five siblings, Linda Wiley, of Wheeling, Dennis Klages
and his wife Jan, of Wheeling, Ron Klages and his wife Bonnie, of Sandhill,
W.Va., Carol Richey and her husband John, of Indiana, Kelli Hazlett, of
Sandhill, W.Va.; an aunt Betty Ward and her husband Garry, of Wheeling; uncles
John Seamon and his wife Sandy, of South Carolina, and James Seamon and his
wife Angie, of Freemont, Ohio; two step-children Chas and Ashley Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from noon until the time of service at 5
p.m. on Sunday July 5, 2009 at the Kepner Funeral Home, 36th and Jacob Streets,
South Wheeling, with the Rev. Mark A. Zelewicz, Sr. officiating. Interment will
be held at the convenience of the family.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ohio Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Ida 94, 19Apr1914 - 16Oct2008, Wheeling,
Ohio, WV, WV-233-78-4528
Pocahontas
2009, Hillsboro,
Pocahontas Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston Gazette (WV) -
September 26, 2009
Mary M. Blankenship, 60, of
Hillsboro died Sept. 24, 2009. Service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at
VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton. Friends may call one hour prior to service.
From: Diane
Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston Gazette (WV) - February 16, 2008
Dice Blankenship,
85, of Marlinton died Feb. 14, 2008. Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at
Grace Baptist Church, Marlinton. Friends may call two hours prior to service at
the church. VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton, is in charge of arrangements.
[SSDI-Winters D.
Blankenship, 11Jul1922 -
14Feb2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pocahontas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Winters D. 85, 11Jul1922 - 14Feb2008, Marlinton, Pocahontas, WV, WV-235-26-6733
Putnam
2009, Buffalo, Putnam Co.,
WV, Obituary
Connie Jean Craig, 55, of Buffalo passed away Tuesday, July 28,
2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, following a long illness. She
was a Christian and a 1973 graduate of Buffalo High School. She was employed by
the Putnam County Board of Education as a custodian for 16 years at Buffalo
High School. Born September 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Dorothy A. Craig
and the late James E. Craig. In addition to her father, she was preceded in
death by a sister, Mary Ann
Craig Blankenship.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brothers, William
(Mary) Craig of South Charleston and Glenn (Mary) Craig of Buffalo; and
sisters, Susie (Bill) Knapp of South Carolina and Sharon (Aaron) Woodrum of
Buffalo. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
Special thanks go
to the 6th floor nursing staff at St. Mary's Medical Center, and a very special thanks goes to Karla Dixon, Amy Myans, and
Cheryl McClure for their prayers over our sister.
Funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with
Pastor Bricle Douglass officiating. Burial will follow in the Craig-Douglass
Cemetery, Leon.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Eleanor, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - April 4, 2008
Amber Nicole Blankenship Mcgaw, 26, of Eleanor passed away Monday March 31, 2008. She was a
graduate of Buffalo High School and a former employee of the Road Runner Cafe,
Nitro. She was born Oct. 19, 1981, the daughter of Donald G. and Debra A.
Barnett Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Carol and Ollie Tribble Blankenship.
In addition to her parents she is survived by a daughter, Shayla
Nicole Mcgaw of Nitro; brother, Matthew S. Blankenship of Eleanor; niece, Brianna Blankenship
of North Carolina; nephew, Cameron
Blankenship of Cross Lanes;
and maternal grandparents, Dencil and Daisy Barnett of Hometown; along with a
host of loving family members and friends.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the
people who have brought food and showed kindness to them during the past week.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Raynes
Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastors Cletus Price and Darren Persinger
officiating. Burial will follow in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Robertsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Eleanor, Putnam Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.raynesfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
Matthew S. “Turtle” Blankenship 31, of Eleanor passed away Monday August 18, 2008 at his home. He
was a 1996 graduate of Buffalo High School, former member of the Dunes
Volunteer Fire Department, Dunes VA and a former member Eleanor Volunteer Fire
Department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was formerly employed as a
loss prevention/security specialist in Virginia and West Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Carol and Ollie Tribble
Blankenship and his sister Amber Nicole Blankenship Magaw. Born December 27, 1976 he was the
son of Donald G. and Debra A. Barnett Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he is survived by: Daughter: Brianna Blankenship of Corapeake NC. Son: Cameron Blankenship of Cross Lanes. Maternal Grandparents:
Dencil and Daisy Barnett of Hometown. Along with a host of
loving friends and family.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday August 22, 2008 at
Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Pastor Cletus Price officiating. Burial will
follow at Walker Chapel Cemetery, Robertsburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Hometown, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - May 26, 2008
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Barnett, 59, of Hometown, passed
away Wednesday, May 21, at the VA Medical Center, Lexington, Ky., following a short illness. He was a U.S. Army
veteran, having served in the Vietnam War and a member of the National Guard
254th Transport Company, Huntington. He was a member of the Winfield Volunteer
Fire Department and a former employee of American Viscose, Nitro. He was born
February 13, 1949, the son of Dencil D. and Daisy I. Curfman Barnett.
He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron N. Barnett.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by loving wife, Terry
Deweese Barnett; daughters, Kimberly Cantley of Red House, Michelle Gibson of
Poca and Sultana "Tara" Barnett of Hometown; sons, Charles W. Barnett
Jr. and wife Linda of St. Albans, Sean Barnett and wife Chasidy of Eleanor,
Danny L. "Beaver" Deal Jr. of Hometown, and Shawn Deal of Hometown;
brothers, Dencil L. Barnett of Pennsylvania and Steve Allen Barnett of Red
House; sister, Debbie A.
Blankenship of Eleanor; and
five grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008,
at Hometown Independent Church with Pastor Joe Scarberry and Pastor Harrison
Lucas officiating. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red
House.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Hometown, Putnam
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - October
9, 2009
Mrs. Daisy I. Barnett, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 82 of
Hometown went home to be with the Lord October 5, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice
House.
Daisy was a retired cook from the Putnam County Jail and a member
of Hometown Independent Mission and Hometown Lions Club. Daisy was special to
her family and all who knew her. She was the heart of her family and will be
missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Emma Curfman;
brothers, Robert and Ershel; sister, Hazel Shoemaker; son, Charles Barnett; and
three grandchildren, Aaron Barnett, Matthew Blankenship and Amber
Blankenship Magaw.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Mr. Dencil
"Doll" Barnett; children, Dencil Lee Barnett and wife, Helen, of
Lebanon, Pa., Steven Barnett of Red House and Debra Blankenship and husband, Donald, of Eleanor; special longtime friends, Bill
and Sandy McKneely of Hometown; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Daisy I. Barnett will be 11 a.m.
Friday, October 9, at Hometown Independent Mission with Pastors Joey Scarberry
and Darren Persinger officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memory
Gardens and Crematorium, Red House.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Poca, Putnam Co.,
WV, Obituary
Charleston
Daily Mail (WV) -
August 21, 2009
Delores Jean Marcum, 47, of Poca died Aug. 20, 2009, at her home
after a long illness. She was a member of Harvest Time Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Berry; and sister,
Brenda Lee Ratliff.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Lee Marcum; sons, Larry
(Vickie) Triplett of Ashford, Roane County, Jeremy Randall of Poca and Joseph
Marcum of Parkersburg; sisters, Janice Smith of Dry Branch, Joyce Ann Berry of
Charleston and Karen Egnor of Poca; half sisters, Linda Kay Blankenship and Brenda Kay, both of South Point, Ohio;
and grandchildren, Cassandra, Alexis Nicole, Jeremy Randall Jr., Kendra Marie
and Chase Allen Triplett.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Fidler
& Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with Pastor Jess Inclenrock officiating.
Burial will follow in Marmet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - March 26, 2008
Ilse A. Mueller Poe, 78, of Scott Depot went home to be with her
heavenly Father on Monday, March 24, 2008. She was born on November 20, 1929,
in Marbach, Germany. She was the daughter of Julia and Gottlieb Mueller.
Ilse met the love of her
life while working at an American Army post in 1949. They wed in 1951 and made
their way home to America on an 11-day Army ship. She was a wonderful wife,
mother and friend to all who knew her. She loved crafts, sewing, cooking and
all kinds of recipes. Her biggest joy was talking about Germany and where she
grew up. In addition to her parents, Ilse was preceded in death by her brother,
Gearhardt Mueller, and sister, Sigrid Peck.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 56 years,
Edgar "Mike" Poe; son, Julian Poe and wife, Debbie; daughter,
Elizabeth Hall and husband, Bill; and grandchildren, Meghan and Danielle Poe
and Nathan and Michael Blankenship,
all of Scott Depot; and a host of special friends.
A celebration of Ilse's life will be 1 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at
Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans, with Pastor Karin
Maxson officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Winfield, Putnam
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
December 27, 2009
Garry Lindell Lane, 63, of Winfield, formerly of Charlotte, N.C.,
died December 26, 2009, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born
November 4, 1946, and was a son of the late Bredell and Reba Miller Lane. He
was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C.
He is survived by one brother, Terry of Red House; one sister, Vernell Blankenship of Mooresville, N.C.; and several nieces.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, in
Boone Memorial Park, Madison, with Bill Meadows officiating. Military graveside
rites will be performed by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578, Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Winfield, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
The Charlotte Observer, (NC) - January 7, 2010
Garry Lindell Lane, 63, of Winfield, WV, formerly of Charlotte, NC,
died December 26, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
He is survived by one brother, Terry of Red House, WV; one sister, Vernell Blankenship of Mooresville, NC; and several nieces.
A graveside service was held December 28, 2009 at Boone Memorial
Park, Madison.
[SSDI, 04Nov1946 - 26Dec2009]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Putnam Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Matthew S. 31, 27Dec1976 - 18Aug2008, Eleanor,
Putnam, WV, WV/NC-232-13-2503
Blankenship,
Carolyn J. 59, 29Sep1950 - 31Dec2009, Saint Marys, Pleasants, WV, WV-236-82-8073
Raleigh
2008, Beaver, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 28, 2008
Victoria Lynn Triggs, 57, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, Feb.
27, 2008, at Raleigh General
Hospital. Born Aug. 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Donald Randolph
and Pauline Blankenship Crawford. Victoria was employed as an
office manager at G&R Builders, Beckley.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Stephanie
Triggs of Florida; three sisters, Gloria Hatcher of Nimitz, Sharon Crawford and
husband, Wally, of Belleview, Fla., and Joan Vecchio and husband, Tony, of
Sanford, Fla.; a faithful friend, Richard Triggs of Beckley; a niece, Christina
Bennett of Nimitz; a great-nephew, Jayson Scott Bennett of Nimitz; and a
special best friend, Susie Phillips and husband, Kenny, of Christiansburg, Va.
A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 15, 2008
Violet M. Dilly, 87, of Dry Creek, passed to eternal rest on
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Sunbridge Pine Lodge nursing home. Born May 12,
1920, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Elizabeth Shorter Richardson of
Dry Creek.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Char-les Dilly; a
granddaughter, Tina Marie Milam; a brother, Cecil Richardson; and sisters Daisy
Gunnoe, Gay Davis and Ora
Blankenship. Mrs. Dilly was a
member of Marsh Fork Presbyterian Church at Dry Creek where she was a member of
the quilting club.
Survivors include two daughters, Marie Milam and husband, Buck, of
Beckley and Carol Gunnoe and husband, Charles, of Deltona, Fla.; granddaughter,
Beverly Lacek and husband, Matt, of Beckley; grandsons, Kenny Gunnoe and wife,
Amanda, of Deltona and Matt Gunnoe and wife, Lanuse, of Sherman, Texas;
great-grandchildren, Ashton Gunnoe of Sherman, Texas, Kesley Lacek of Beckley
and Joey and Jacob Lacek of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; a sister, Edith Carpenter of
Walton; and a brother, Ralph Richardson of Spring, Texas.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, at Melton Mortuary
Chapel, Beckley, with the Rev. Lee Milam officiating. Burial will follow in
Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Beckley. Pallbearers will be Bob Milam, Buck
Milam, Matt Lacek, Arville Gunnoe Jr., Charles Gunnoe and Kenny Gunnoe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 28, 2008
James R. "Jim" Elkins, born Oct. 10, 1926, in Bethlehem,
Marion County, departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2008, at the age of 81
years. Jim, as he was known to many, retired from the Beckley Post Office after
30 years of continuous service, 22 of those years delivering mail in the Harper
Road area. He had also worked as a route supervisor for Beckley Newspapers,
H.O. Coleman Packing Co., A&P; and Kroger. Jim was co-owner of Raleigh
County Service Station at Sprague in the 1950s. He and his wife did business as
J&B; Rentals. He was a former active member and officer of National
Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 2420. He served his fellow union
brothers and sisters in a compassionate and professional manner to make their
jobs easier.
Reared at Price Hill and Kilsyth, Jim played and lettered in
football at Mount Hope High School. His family moved to Beckley during his
junior year and Jim hitchhiked from Beckley to Mount Hope to finish his junior
year. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1944. A World War II
veteran, he was in the U.S. Army, 7th ACR, 59th
Artillery Howe Battery and was acting sergeant major for a period of time. He
was a member of American Legion Post 32, Beckley, which will assist with final
rites. Jim married Betty Cook on July 28, 1946, at Sprague Church of God. They
were married for 61 wonderful years.
Also surviving are their daughter, Janice (Mrs. John) Bramlett; and
their son, James R. Elkins II and the mother of his children, Donna.
Grandchildren are Wanelle Aldridge Ortiz of Crosby, Texas, James
"Jay" (Heather) Aldridge of Shady Spring, Tammy (Shawn) Shrewsbury,
James R. (Jayme) Elkins III and J.T. (Angie) Elkins; great-grandchildren, Toni
Marie Ortiz of Crosby, Tori Shrewsbury, Josh Holliday and Nikki Smith; and
great-great-grandson, Aaron
Blankenship.
Jim was a loved and active member of Family Worship Center where he
faithfully served in the Fishes and Loaves Ministry, usher ministry, Adult
Senior Choir, Seniors Aglow and was co-coordinator for many years of the Spring and Fall Flings. He served his church as he served
his Lord -- with love and free hearted giving. He supported many different
churches and charitable organizations as well as individuals in need. His heart
was a heart of gold. He was well known for his cheerful disposition and quick
wit. He always had a story or joke to tell to lighten lives around him.
The last member of his immediate family, Jim was preceded in death
by his parents, Jacob and Pearl Elkins; sisters, Juanita Underwood, Hazel
Underwood and Helen Cox Meadows; and brother, Donald E. Elkins. A great-grandson,
Todd Aaron Smith, also preceded him to Heaven's door. While he will be missed
greatly by his family and many friends and colleagues, we can all rejoice in
knowing that Jim lived his life in preparation for his reunion with his Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at the Church of God Family Worship
Center, Beckley, with the Rev. Sam Peterson and the Rev. Ken Wright
officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post No. 32.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 4, 2008
Ruby Edith Bolen Blankenship, age 93, of Beckley, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Sun Bridge Pine
Lodge Nursing Home, following a long illness. Born on March 3, 1915, in Floyd
County, Va., she was the daughter of the late George H. Bolen and Meranda
Millie Hylton Bolen.
Mrs. Blankenship
was a homemaker, and had lived in Beckley since the early 1970s, having
previously resided in Florida. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Paul J.
Blankenship; daughter, Thelma Lorena Blankenship; by brothers, Woody, George, Fred, Noah,
Edward, Everette, Robert, and Garnet; and two sisters, Grace Bolen Meadows, and
Myrtle Bolen Farley. Mrs.
Blankenship was the last
surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and
nephews.
According to Mrs. Blankenship 's wishes, graveside rites and burial will be
held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Coal City Community Cemetery with the Rev.
Phillip Copney Sr. officiating. There will be no visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 22, 2008
Ralph C. Cook, 92, of Beckley, formerly of Oceana, passed away Nov.
20, 2008, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, following a long illness.
Born April 7, 1916, at Clear Fork, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert
Cook and Martha Massey. He was a member of the Cross Point Church of God in
Beckley, W.Va.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife of 59 years, Lenna Morgan Cook; his second wife of 10 years, Sarah Roberts
Cook; two children, Gay Cook and Bonnie Jean Cook; along with several brothers
and sisters.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Louise Hall
(Ed), Marie Toler (U.J.), Rev. Vondie Cook Sr. (Jannett), Lola Lamb (Jim), Kay
Toler (Earnel), Ray Cook (Mildred), Debbie Cook Hodges, Martha Jane Cook (Scott),
and Patty Cook (Herb); grandchildren, Steve Hall, Treasa Brunty (Vondie), Dr.
Ken Toler (Debi), Greg Toler (Sue), Rev. Vondie Cook II (Teresa), Tammy Toler
(Jeff), Dr. James W. Lamb III (Laura), Angela Bennett (Lee), Jake Cook (Misty),
Kim Cline (Acie), Andrea Taylor, Jamie Taylor, Herb Cook Jr. (Wanda), and Dusty
Cook; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also
survived by a sister, Fredia
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., with Rev. Vondie Cook II, Dr. Ken
Toler, and Rev. William Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens with grandsons and great-grandsons serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
Register
Herald, December 31, 2008
Luther Jay Blankenship, 46, of Millville, formerly of Stephenson, died Wednesday, Dec.
24, at his home following a short illness. Born March 11, 1962, in Mullens, he
was the son of the late Luther
Gaylord Blankenship and Janet Hash Blankenship Meadows of Mullens. Jay was a 1980 graduate of
Mullens High School and for the past six years had been employed as property
manager of Shenandoah Mini Homes in Harpers Ferry. He was a loving son and
brother, a devoted father of two, and a wonderful friend. He will be forever
remembered in our hearts.
In addition to his father, Jay was also preceded in death by a
nephew, Jody Lewis Puckett; grandparents, Willis Hash and Helen Hash and Luther and Orpha
Blankenship; and an uncle,
Tennis Jay Hash.
Those left to cherish his memory include his two loving children, Nicole Jean Elliott of Winchester, Va., and Luther Jay Blankenship Il of Millville; a granddaughter, Rebecca
Rayne Wilson of Winchester, Va.; his mother, Janet Blankenship-Meadows of
Mullens; a brother, Donald Ray Blankenship of Stephenson; two sisters, Sandra Kay Puckett and her husband, John, of Beckley and Lisa Gay Lambert and her husband, Keith, of Pilot Mountain, N.C.; two
nieces, Stephanie Marie Puckett of Beckley and Leslie Blankenship of Arizona; his mentor, Gardner Dillo of Harpers Ferry; and his
beloved cat, Wooter.
Service will be noon Friday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Larry Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens, Beckley. Pallbearers will be Jason Goad, Marty Ashley, Max Ashley,
Kenny Shrader, Ron Hairston and Rick Hypes. Arrangements by
Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
Register
Herald, January 15, 2009
New Town, W.Va. — Dallas
Ray “Brutt” Blankenship, 47,
died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Ben
Creek Church of Christ, Wharncliffe. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan.
16, at the church. Online at www.mountsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
Register
Herald, September 28,2009
Justin Blankenship,
31, of Ravenswood, W.Va., died Sunday Sept. 27, 2009, at Charleston Area
Medical Center, General Division. Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral
Home in Beckley, West Virginia.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
Register
Herald, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
Cyclone — Everett Wilson Adkins, 51, departed this life Thursday,
October 1, 2009, in Logan Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving
family following a short illness. Born April 15, 1958, in Mullens, he was the
son of the late George and Liza Adkins. Everett was a welder, having worked for
Superior Mine Supply for 32 years, and was a member of Toler Baptist Church. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, ginsenging, but most of all he enjoyed spending time
with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a
sister, Glenna Adkins; a brother, George Adkins; and a brother-in-law, General Lee Blankenship.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Edwinda Brown Adkins
of Cyclone; a son, Derek Everett Adkins of Cyclone; a daughter, Andrea Evett
Adkins of Cyclone; three brothers, Harold “Bub” Adkins and wife, Diana K., of
Cyclone, Earl Adkins and wife, Gloria, of Cyclone and Ernest Adkins of N.C.;
four sisters, Barbara Belcher of Va., Edna Ruth Paynter and husband, Ardieth
“Buddy,” of Cyclone, Ethel Blankenship of Cyclone and Patty Owens and husband,
Onsby, of Davin; his mother and father-in-law, Edwin and JoAnn Brown of
Cyclone; brother-in-law, Victor Brown and wife, Pam, of Cyclone; and a sister-in-law,
Suzette Bailey and husband, Randall, of Cyclone; several nieces and nephews and
a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Everett’s life will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 5,
2009, at Toler Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Bailey and Rev.
Clarence Gibson officiating. Everett will be laid to rest in Toler Cemetery,
Cyclone. Casketbearers will be family and friends. A special “Thank you” to
Cyclone Fire Department, Upper Laurel Ambulance Service, Family Health Care,
David Lee Cancer Center, Kenneth and Nancy Lusk, Superior Filter Co., and host
of family and friends. Services entrusted to Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home,
Oceana, W.Va.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
Register
Herald, Oct 17, 2009
Rainelle — Erma A.
Blankenship, 74, died Friday,
Oct. 2, 2009. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at
the Burns Cemetery on Keiffer Road, with Pastor William O’Dell
officiating. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Rainelle.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
King Edward Blankenship, 86, of Clear Fork departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2009, at
Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born June 13, 1922, in English, McDowell
County, he was the son of the late Calaway W. and Lottie Miller Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was
a retired coal miner, having worked for Eastern Associated Coal Company, and
was a member of the First Church of God of Oceana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife and the mother of his four children, Grace M. Blankenship; his second wife, Betty Potts Blankenship; and two brothers, Sampy Daniel and Franklin.
Those left to cherish his memory are a son, Gary E. Blankenship and his wife, Diana, of Clear Fork; three
daughters, Phyllis A. Boyd and her husband, Randall, of
Hernshaw, Delores Blankenship of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Debra E. Jeffery and her husband, Roger, of Zephyrhills, Fla.; four
sisters, Eula Bailey of Clear Fork, Helen Toler of Danville, Elga Short of Clear
Fork, and Glenna S. Childress of Spotsylvania, Va.; a brother,
Walter C. Blankenship of Clear Fork; seven grandchildren,
Michael Boyd and wife, Saundra, of Midland, Mich., Melanie Cobb and husband,
Brad, of Fredericksburg, Va., Janice Seacrist and husband, Brad, of Cabin
Creek, Shawn Jeffrey and wife, Lisa, of Tampa, Fla., Christopher Jeffrey and
wife, Xiomara, of Orlando, Fla., Elizabeth Harman and husband, John, of
Waynesboro, Va.., and Melissa Castle and husband, Jimmy ?Buck,? of Abingdon, Va.;
11 great-grandchildren, Anthony, Brandon and Shawn Jeffrey Jr., of Tampa, Fla.,
Mathew, Samantha, and Lauren Cobb of Fredericksburg, Va., Zach and Tyler
Seacrist of Cabin Creek, Abigail Boyd of Midland, Mich., Makenna Castle of
Abingdon, Va., and Alec Harman of Waynesboro, Va.; several nieces and nephews;
and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Mr.
Blankenship's life will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with the Rev. William
Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship family cemetery, Clear Fork. Casket bearers will be family
and friends.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Clear Fork, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blankenship/2157/mb.ashx/
King Edward “K.E.” Blankenship, 86, of Clear Fork departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2009, at
Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born June 13, 1922, in English, McDowell
Co., he was the son of the late Calaway W. and Lottie Miller Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was
a retired coal miner, having worked for Eastern Associated Coal Company, and
was a member of the First Church of God of Oceana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife and the mother of his four children, Grace M. Blankenship;
his second wife, Betty Potts
Blankenship; and two brothers,
Sampy Daniel “S.D.” and Franklin.
Those left to cherish his memory are a son, Gary E. Blankenship and his wife, Diana, of Clear Fork; three
daughters, Phyllis A. Boyd and her
husband, Randall, of Hernshaw, Delores
Blankenship of Ormond Beach,
Fla., and Debra E. Jeffery and her husband, Roger, of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; four sisters, Eula Bailey of
Clear Fork, Helen Toler of Danville, Elga Short of Clear Fork, and Glenna S. Childress
of Spotsylvania, Va.; a brother, Walter C. “W.C.” Blankenship of Clear Fork; seven grandchildren, Michael Boyd and wife,
Saundra, of Midland, Mich., Melanie Cobb and husband, Brad, of Fredericksburg,
Va., Janice Seacrist and husband, Brad, of Cabin Creek, Shawn Jeffrey and wife,
Lisa, of Tampa, Fla., Christopher Jeffrey and wife, Xiomara, of Orlando, Fla.,
Elizabeth Harman and husband, John, of Waynesboro, Va.., and Melissa Castle and
husband, Jimmy “Buck,” of Abingdon, Va.; 11 great-grandchildren, Anthony,
Brandon and Shawn Jeffrey Jr., of Tampa, Fla., Mathew, Samantha, and Lauren
Cobb of Fredericksburg, Va., Zach and Tyler Seacrist of Cabin Creek, Abigail
Boyd of Midland, Mich., Makenna Castle of Abingdon, Va., and Alec Harman of
Waynesboro, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Mr.
Blankenship's life will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with the Rev. William
Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship family cemetery, Clear Fork. Casket bearers will be family
and friends. There will be no visitation.
Posted By; RickyNJ58
2008,
Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV, Death
http://calfee.tributes.com/our_obituaries/Bertha-A.-Blankenship-83667494
Bertha A. Blankenship, January 28, 1943 - June 13, 2008, Bertha was a resident of Crab
Orchard, West Virginia
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Daniels, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 14, 2008
Freda D. Reid Blankenship, 77, of Parsonage Drive, Daniels, was reunited with her son, Pete
Anthony Pizzino, early Monday morning, May 12, 2008, after a long illness. Born
April 7, 1931, at Itmann, she was the daughter of the late Mary Jane Baugh and
Harry Reid of Sabine.
Mrs. Blankenship
grew up in Wyoming County, having lived at Lester and Harper Road before moving
to Daniels. She attended Beaver Church of God, where she loved to sing and give
praise to the Lord. She loved the Lord and professed his love to her family and
grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, quilting, crossword puzzles
and yard sales. She collected angels, often bought for her with love by her
husband. Her enjoyment was people and giving her handmade items or gifts to
"special people." One of her greatest accomplishments that she was
proud of was her ability to write. On Aug. 17, 2003, she received an award from
The International Society of Poets for her outstanding achievement in poetry.
Her writings were published in books, on plaques and on audio tapes. She loved
her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of her heart. She
had a love for animals, especially her dogs, Bubba, Molly, Zander and Lucky.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her first-born
son, Pete Anthony Pizzino, on Nov. 30, 1996, whom she loved dearly. She was
also preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Reid, and two sisters, Dorothy
Whitt and Pauline Burleson.
Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Haven J. Blankenship, who cared for her unconditionally; a son,
Roger H. Blankenship and wife, Rose, of Crab Orchard; three
daughters, Diana Penn of Stanaford, Pam Payne of Beckley and Bridgette Blankenship of MacArthur; two brothers, Harry Reid Jr. of Glen Rogers and Kyle
Reid of Hiram, Ohio; two sisters, Juanita Phillips of Beckley and Jurline Reed
of Daniels; her grandchildren, John Barringer, Mickey, Micheal and Tonya Payne,
Damian and Jeremy Blankenship,
Amanda Acord, Ashley Mullins, Mark Pizzino, Donald Miller and Beverly Lehew;
and several great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. today at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Chapel, Beckley, with Bishop J.L. Clyburn officiating. Entombment will follow
in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Hope (Building No. 4), Beckley.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Harper, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 4, 2008
Mary Jane Lilly Richardson, age 49, of Harper, died Tuesday, Dec.
2, 2008, at her home following a sudden illness. Born on May 23, 1959, at
Snuffer's Branch, she was the daughter of Juanita Meadows Lilly of Harper and
the late George Lilly Sr.
Mrs. Richardson was a Certified Public Accountant, and was
self-employed as Mary Richardson Accounting and Tax Service at Harper, W.Va.
Mary was a graduate of Beckley College and was a member of the Harper Free
Methodist Church. She served on the Board of Directors of the Lilly Reunion
Association, and the Harper Heights Community Association.
Surviving are her daughters, Melody Blankenship
of Harper and Bobbie Michelle Griffith and husband, James, of Surveyor;
stepsons, Joshua and Nick Richardson of Oak Hill; two brothers, George Lilly of
Glen Morgan and Michael Lilly of Metalton; two sisters, Ramona Hartshorn of
Bolt and Sharon Daniels of Harper; her former husband, Johnny Richardson of
Eccles; and seven grandchildren, Courtney Blankenship
, Michael Blankenship , Macie Adkins, Ira Ray Blankenship , Patrick Griffith, Alexis Griffith and
Maddison Griffith; a host of family and friends, and loving fiancé, Ronald
Rowe.
Services will be 1 p.m. today at the Harper Free Methodist Church
with the Rev. Walter Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in the Lilly
Family Cemetery at Harper.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Hotchkiss, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 1, 2008
Hettie Virginia
Huff, 78, of Hotchkiss, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. Born April
6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Rosie Blankenship.
Hettie enjoyed
gardening, canning and loved her family. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Lester Church of Christ. In addition to her parents,
Hettie is preceded
in death by her husband Clell Huff and several brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory include daughters Ella Mae Walls
and husband Mayford of Gilbert, W.Va., Zella Faye Huff and grandson Thomas of
Portland, Maine, Wanda Cline and granddaughter Sheena Cline of Oceana, W.Va.,
Sandy Ervin and granddaughter Thesa Ervin of Pasadena, Texas, Sheila Stone and
husband Freeman of Jeffersonville, Ind., Drema Thompson and husband Danny of Graham,
N.C., Rita Marlene Conner and husband Jack of Jumping Branch, W.Va.; sons
Michael Clell Huff of Mullens, W.Va., Mark Huff and grandson Justin Andrew of
Hotchkiss, W.Va., Tennis Huff and wife Anna of Pennsboro, W.Va.; 18
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Blue Ridge
Funeral Home, Beckley. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Troy is a possible son of Vincent Witcher Blankenship
2008, Josephine, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 20, 2008
Orlen Edward Bolen, 77, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long but courageous
battle with black lung-related illnesses. Mr. Bolen was born Dec. 2, 1930, and
was a life-long resident of Josephine. He was the son of the late Jim and Pearl
Bolen.
Mr. Bolen was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted wife,
Virginia "Ginny" Alice Bolen; a brother, Quincy Bolen; and a sister,
Marcella Bolen. A disabled coal miner, he had worked for several local coal
mines over a period of 40 years. Mr. Bolen was a proud member of the UMWA. He
was a masterful gardener and enjoyed hunting, fishing and special meals and
visits with his family. Mr. Bolen was also fond of his friends in the Josephine
community who helped with his lawn care, mail delivery and a host of other
tasks. He was also grateful for the staff of Rhodell Clinic and Dr. Joanna
Roberts who provided care for him over a number of years.
Those left to cherish his memory are his only daughter, Leisha
Lewis and her husband, Phil, of Cool Ridge; a sister, Macie Shrewsbury and her
husband, Coy, and sister, Letha Lucille Meadows, all of Josephine; a sister,
Mary Bell Archer, and her husband, J.D., of Arcanum, Ohio; and a sister, Zinie
Bolen of Josephine; a sister-in-law, Janet Messer of Partlow, Va.; a
sister-in-law, Margaret Mills and her husband, Elmer, of Shady Spring; a
sister-in-law, Easter Johnston and her husband, Robert, of Egeria; a
sister-in-law, Mettie
Blankenship and her husband, Eddie, of Coal City; a brother-in-law, Hershel Cole of Johnson City,
Tenn.; a brother-in-law, John Cole, and his wife, Donna, of Lugoff, S.C.; a
brother-in-law, Charles Cole and his wife, Drema, of Ghent; a brother-in-law,
Larry Cole and his wife, Becky, of Lugoff, S.C.; many loving and caring nieces
and nephews; and special friends, Corey Thompson, and Dale and Trish Atha.
A short remembrance ceremony of Ed's life will be 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 22, at Melton Mortuary Chapel Beckley, with his son-in-law, Phil Lewis,
reading and making brief remarks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Maple Valley,
Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
Blankenship, Rupert L. Son of
Ulia Mae Phillips Bowyer, 83, of Maple Fork, died July 21, 2009, at
her home. Born Nov. 21, 1925, at Creston, Ashe County, N.C., she was the
daughter of the late Joseph Robert and Nancy Vannoy Phillips. Her husband,
Luther Elbert Bowyer, and a son-in-law, Steven Ray Treadway, also preceded her
in death.
She was a lifetime member of
the Maple Valley Baptist Church, Maple Fork. Mrs. Bowyer was a homemaker. She
was also a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, having worked for Appalachian
Regional Hospital and Raleigh General Hospital as well as 10 years for Dr. P.
Corro.
Surviving: her children, Janice Blankenship
and Ruth Ann Treadway, both of Maple Fork, Nancy Moss and husband Robert of
Sand Branch, Kenneth Bowyer and wife Sandra of Natalia, Texas, Keith “Pete”
Bowyer and wife Tammy, and Debra Voloski and husband Joe, all of Maple Fork;
brothers, Joseph D. Phillips and wife Lee, and Robert L. Phillips, all of Maple
Fork; sisters, Jacqueline “Jackie” Reggi and husband Dwight of Maple Fork, Joan
Carol Meccariello of Connecticut, Mary Jane Tolbert and husband Leslie of
Virginia, and Marie O. Clements and husband Lee of Georgia; grandchildren,
Steven R. Treadway and wife Rebecca, Robert L. Moss and wife Deanna, David S.
Moss and wife Rinda, Janet L. Wickelhaus, Amy D. Deal and husband Doug, Jeremy
K. Bowyer and wife Crystal, Rupert
L. Blankenship and wife Tonya,
Rebecca E. Stevens and husband Brandon, Daniel L. Bowyer and wife Angela,
Joseph M. Voloski II and Philip C. Bowyer and wife Bethani; and 18
great-grandchildren.
Services were July 27 at the Maple Valley Baptist Church in Maple
Fork with Rev. Stephen Davis and Rev. Randy Warden officiating. Burial was at
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Mabscott, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 23, 2008
Thelma Virginia Richmond Todd, age 74, of Mabscott, departed this
life on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Bowers Hospice House, following an
extended illness. Born July 16, 1934, in Raleigh County, she was the daughter
of the late Carl E. and Irene Adkins Richmond.
Mrs. Todd was a homemaker, a member of the "Senior
Friends", and the "Well I'll Bee" groups, and a member of the
New Salem Baptist Church in Abraham. Thelma was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, sister and aunt, and was affectionately known as
"Nanny". She was a dependable friend to all who knew her, always putting others needs before her own. Her kind, loving and helpful nature will be missed by all.
Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,
Sylvin L. Todd; a brother and two sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Beverly Sue Gray
and her husband, John of Lester; a sister, Shirley Stephens and her husband,
Joseph Galen of Beckley; a granddaughter, Jennifer Blankenship
and her husband, Jerry of Lester; a grandson, Shane Snuffer and
his wife, Kim of Beckley; great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the New Salem Baptist
Church in Abraham, with the Rev. John Wesley Richmond officiating. Burial will
follow in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Abraham. Family and friends
will be serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 11, 2008
Louise J. Rollyson, 86, of Prosperity, died Saturday, May 10, 2008,
at her residence. Born Jan. 9, 1922, at Horse Creek, W.Va., she was the
daughter of the late Ulysses Grant and Clara Belle McAdams Stevens.
Louise was a member of the Prosperity First Baptist Church and a
member of the church choir. She had been a resident of Raleigh County since
1982. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Rollyson; by a
son, John Charles "Junior" Rollyson Jr.; and
by five brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Tammy Mullins and husband
Keith of Oakboro, N.C., and Tina Johnson and companion Timmy Acord of Beckley;
great-grandchildren, Amber and Miaya Johnson of Beckley and David and Tonya
Mullins of Oakboro, N.C.; great-great-grandson, Tommy Blankenship of Beckley; sisters, Grace Brock of Arnett and Opal Snuffer of
Rainelle; and a brother, Harry Stevens of Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14,
2008, in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Benny Cozort officiating.
Burial will follow in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Rhodell, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 8, 2008
Charles Vincent Farruggia, 62, of Rhodell, passed away Friday,
March 7, 2008. Born April 6, 1945, at Rhodell, he was the son of the late
Manuel and Exie Blankenship Farruggia.
Charles liked to fish, hunt, play golf and cook. He worked for the
Rhodell Fire Department, Wyoming County Motor, Mullens, Pine Lodge nursing
home, Beckley, Bartlett Tree Expert, Mullens, and Winding Gulf Coal Co.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a
brother, Manuel Lee Farruggia.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Ingrid
Sue Farruggia; son, Charles Manuel Farruggia and wife, Angela, of Lexington,
N.C.; daughter, Katheryn Lee Farruggia of Sophia; grandchildren, Kayleigh
Brooke Todaro of Sophia, Alexis Nicole Farruggia of Lexington, N.C., and
Derrick Charles Farruggia of Lexington, N.C.; stepmother, Macie Farruggia of
Rhodell; brothers, Bill Farruggia and wife, Ann, of Mabscott and Jimmy
Farruggia and wife, Pat, of Rhodell; and sisters, Sherry Richmond and husband,
Danny, of Rhodell and Carmella Farruggia of Rhodell.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Williams-Blue Ridge
Funeral Home, 147 Virginia St., Sophia, with Pastor Gary Eskins officiating. Burial
will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Chris Austin, Jeremy Lambert,
Shawn Lambert, Denver Lambert, Perry Garretson and Paul Simmons will be serving
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Rhodell, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 14, 2008
God chose a precious flower today for his garden. Sherry Lynn Blankenship, 46, of Rhodell, went on to be with the
Lord Jesus at her home following a long courageous battle with cancer. Born
Dec. 6, 1961, she was the daughter of Carol Cunningham Smith and the late Ranny
"Dirty" Smith.
Sherry attended the Rhodell Church of God. Some of the things that
she liked were turkey hunting, going to the beach, fishing on the big rock at
Sandstone Falls and dressing up for Halloween. She was employed by the town of
Rhodell, where she was mayor for 12 years. She was the chief water commissioner
for the Town of Rhodell and the Town of Mount Hope. She was an outstanding
citizen of the Town of Rhodell and always wanted to make a difference for the
community in which she lived. Sherry will be greatly missed and it saddens the
hearts of those who loved her. Life on earth will not be the same without her.
One day we will see you again in that Heavenly place where we will never be
separated again.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Ricky and Buddy Smith, all of Rhodell.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 31 years, Thomas "Teddy" Blankenship ; two daughters, Crystal Simmons and husband, Shawn, of Prosperity, and April Blankenship of Beckley; one grandson
"Littleman" Landon Simmons; her mother, Carol Smith of Rhodell; her
sister, Patricia Fortner and husband, David, of Rhodell; nieces and nephews,
Cody and Faith Fortner of Rhodell, Becky, Jr., and Zachary Smith, all of
Midway; aunts and uncles; many friends whom she loved dearly and her little
dog, Miss Molly.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rhodell Church of God with
the Rev. Gary Eskins officiating. Burial will follow at the Rhodell Cemetery.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Sophia, Raleigh Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 16, 2008
Bertha Blankenship,
65, of Sophia, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008. Service will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville. Burial
will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Pinnacle Creek, Pineville.
[SSDI Bertha A Blankenship
28Jan1943 - 13Jun2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Raleigh Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Amalee W. 87, 15Sep1920 - 10Mar2008, Beckley,
Raleigh, WV, KY-402-18-8362
Blankenship, Ruby
E. 93, 03Mar1915 - 02Nov2008, Beckley,
Raleigh, WV, FL-261-36-4434
Blankenship,
Bertha A. 65, 28Jan1943 - 13Jun2008, Crab Orchard, Raleigh, WV, OH-292-46-8886
Blankenship, Freda
D. 77, 07Apr1931 - 12May2008, Daniels,
Raleigh, WV, WV-233-48-9044
Blankenship,
Sherry L. 46, 06Dec1961 - 12Aug2008, Rhodell, Raleigh, WV, WV-234-98-4322
Randolph
2009, Huttonsville,
Randolph Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette
Tribune (Oak Hill, WV)
- August 12, 2009,
Teresa Shirley Waid, Warden of Huttonsville Correctional Center,
Huttonsville, died at home Aug. 5, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. Born March
29, 1949, in Epsom, England, she was the daughter of Jacob Clay and Daphne Enid
Cowell Miller.
Teresa was preceded in death by one brother, John Miller. Teresa
was a delightful child and an extraordinary person throughout her life. She
devoted herself to her daughter and her job with the Department of Corrections
and cherished every moment she spent helping fellow employees, inmates and
victims. She possessed a natural ability to make each individual feel their
special place in her heart as well as their worth in this world. She enjoyed
her family and friends and the times spent with them in her home and yard where
she grew a bounty of beautiful flowers. She loved the beauty of the outdoors
and all that it had to offer, rain or shine and anything in between and beyond.
Surviving: daughter and son-in-law, Caitlin and James Blankenship IV of Fayetteville; grandson, James Blankenship V of Fayetteville; parents, Jacob Clay and
Daphne Enid Cowell Miller of White Sulphur Springs; sisters, Jose Delpe and
husband Dan of Maryland, Linda Blakely and husband Tim of Preston County, and
Jeannie Fisher and husband Mike of New England; and countless friends who were
her family as well.
In keeping with Teresa's wishes, she will be cremated. Memorial
services will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13 at Orchard Hall, Harper Road
in Elkins, with Jeannie Hart and Pam Jones officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Summers
2008, Clayton, Summers Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 19, 2008
Leonard Harold Persinger, 83, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008,
at his home after a long illness. Born July 8, 1925, at Clayton, he was the son
of the late Marty and Gracie Allen Persinger.
Mr. Persinger was a lifelong resident of Clayton, a member of the
Clayton Baptist Church, a World War II veteran and a retired school bus driver
and farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Thelma
Miller, Luella Humphreys and Vella Persinger; and three brothers, George
Persinger, Raymond Persinger and Garland Persinger.
Survivors include his wife, Elanor Keatley Persinger of Clayton;
two daughters, Drese Smith and husband, Don, of Clayton, Alice Thompson and
husband, Charles, of Hartsville, Tenn., and stepdaughter, Judy Blankenship and husband, Ron, of Roanoke, Va.; four sons, Leslie Persinger and wife, Regina, of
Pence Springs, Eric Persinger and wife, Karen, of Clayton, Steve Bremer and
wife, Betty, of Pembroke, Va., Gary Bremer and wife, Tina, of Hinton; two
sisters, Garnet Humphreys of Rock, Margaret Persinger of Hillsdale; 15 grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Clayton Baptist Church,
Clayton, with the Rev. Roger Persinger and the Rev. Grant Pettit officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery, Clayton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Hinton, Summers Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 2, 2008
Georgia Grace Young Honaker, 99, of 214 Miller Ave., Hinton, died
at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation at
Hilldale following a long illness.
Born Oct. 4, 1908, at Bertha, she was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Ollie Blankenship Young.
Grace was a homemaker and a 65-year member of the Bellepoint
Baptist Church in Hinton. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was a
lifelong resident of Summers County. She was preceded i n death by her husband,
Opie B. Honaker, in 1977; a brother, Guy Young; a sister, Lola Sizemore; and a
son-in-law, Bob J. Maddy.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Mae Maddy of Hinton; two
granddaughters, Ann Jacobs of Venice, Fla., and Cathy Richmond and husband,
Johnnie, of Wayside; four great-grandchildren, Michael Smith, Jennifer Sisson,
John Richmond and Allison Leighann Richmond; and two great-great-
grandchildren, John and Alexis.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Pivont Funeral Home
Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Roy Lee Honaker Jr. officiating. Burial will
follow in Greenbrier Burial Park in Hinton. Pallbearers will be James Gore, Greg Vandall,
Steve Pack, A.E. "Sammy" Ball, A.E. Ball Jr. and David Honaker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Talcott, Summers Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 16, 2008
Robert C. Lindsay, 85, of Talcott, died Saturday morning at his
home, following a long illness. Born Jan. 20, 1923, at Talcott, he was the son
of the late Clifford C. and Hettie Ellis Lindsay.
Robert was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he retired from the
C&O; Railroad where he worked on the carpenter force, and he had worked at
the Alderson Livestock Market and the Caldwell Livestock Market. He was an avid
farmer and hunter.
He is preceded in death by
four sisters, Jean E. Duncan, Dorothy C. Lindsay, Marjorie Blankenship, and Belah Faye Lindsay.
Survived by two brothers, Russell P. Lindsay of Nutterfort and
Maurice L. Lindsay of Chesapeake, Va.; a niece whom he helped rear, Barbara Blankenship and husband David, of
Lowell; and two additional nieces, a nephew, and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ronald
Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel in Hinton, with Pastor Sam Groves officiating.
Burial will follow in the Talcott Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Warren, Dean,
Gene, Robbie, Mike, Pete, and Eric Tabor, and Fred Thompson Jr. Honorary
pallbearers will be Gene Adkins, David Frazier, and Vernon Lowry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Summers Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Dean
R. 61, 06Feb1948 - 06Jul2009, Sandstone,
Summers, WV, WV-233-76-1185
Taylor
2008,
Rosemont, Taylor Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountainstatesman.com/v2_main_page.php
Earl C. “Junior” DePolo, 66, of Rosemont,
passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born
in Meadowbrook on October 24, 1942, a son of the late Earl Calvin Blankenship and the late Teresa and Mike Urtso.
He is survived by four children, Jason DePolo, Indian Rocks Beach,
FL; Treasa Chidester and her husband Wesley, and their son, Jacob, of Redondo
Beach, CA; Stephanie Skidmore and her husband Ray, and their children Cody,
Austin, and Kamryn, Rosemont; and Michael DePolo and his fiancée Heidi Hixon,
and son Landon DePolo, Bruceton Mills; his former wives, Deborah Bays DePolo,
Washington, DC; and Debbie Hudkins DePolo, Elkins. Two brothers, Leonard Urtso,
Beckley; and Michael Urtso and his wife Stacy, Dallas, TX; 3 sisters, Shirley
Brown and her husband Bob; Pam Mantooth; and Tammy Abraham and her husband
Darren, all of Bridgeport; and many nieces and nephews complete his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Frank and Mary Frances DePolo; and a brother-in-law, Billy Joe
Mantooth.
Earl Junior attended Shinnston High School and WV Business College,
and was a small business owner. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing,
hunting and playing poker. He will be greatly missed by his many close friends
whom he cherished deeply.
Memorial contributions in memory of Earl Junior DePolo are
requested to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, PO Box 9300, Morgantown, WV
26506, designated for Hemophilia Treatment Center, Morgantown.
Friends were received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia
Avenue, Bridgeport, on Thursday from 2 - 8 pm, where services will be held on
Friday morning at 11 am with Dr. Frank J. DePolo presiding. Interment will
follow in IOOF Cemetery, Rosemont.
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Upshur
Upshur Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Frances A. 74, 11Jan1934 - 30Jan2008, Buckhannon, Upshur, WV, WV-234-52-8398
Wayne
2009, Dunlow, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Daily Independent, Ashland, KY. 4/27/2009
Arthur Hinkle Jr., 69, (1939-2009) of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away
Saturday, April 25, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Newtown,
W.Va., a son of the late Dobie and Edith Kinder Hinkle. He was the husband of
the late Gloria Jean Beckwith Hinkle. He was a coal miner and veteran of the
U.S. Army where he served during the Korean Conflict. He also was preceded in
death by his sisters, Margaret Ann (Dotchie) Hinkle, Augusta (Gussy) May and
Wanda Lee Dunbar.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie and James
Lacock of Grayson and Edith and Mark Blackburn of Canada, Ky.; three sons and
daughters-in-law, Arthur Wayne and Rosanna Hinkle of Dunlow, Joseph T. and
Bonita Hinkle of Gilbert, W.Va., and Johnny Paul and Jennifer Hinkle of Louisa;
three sisters, Mary Alice Steel of Newtown, Louise Blankenship
of Red Jacket, W.Va., and Brenda Fay Mudd of Wharncliff, W.Va.; one brother,
Samuel Hinkle of Hickory, N.C.; five grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren;
and a very special friend, Bobby Steele.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young Funeral Home Chapel in
Louisa with Roger Maynard and Noah Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the
Sam Damron Cemetery in Dunlow.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Dunlow, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
October 13, 2009
Mary Helen Wallen Daniels Blankenship, 67, of Dunlow, formerly of Black Gem, Ky.,
died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital Skilled
Nursing Facility in South Williamson, Ky. She was born in Willliamson, Sept.
20, 1942, to the late Jerry and Victoria Coleman Wallen. She was a homemaker
and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Blankenship; two sons, Lawrence Daniels and David
Daniels; one daughter, Betty Sue Wallen; one brother, Charles Wallen; two
sisters, Mary Louise Phillips and Joyce Faye Fields; and one grandchild, Gary
Douglas Crabtree.
She is survived by two daughters, Opal (Bo) Crabtree of Dunlow and
Annie (Jackie) Marcum of Chattaroy; three stepsons, Leonard Daniels of
Charleston, Joe Daniels and Ancie Daniels Jr., both of Virginia; one sister,
Betty (Delmer) Parsley of Williamson; like a son, Willie Ferrell of Pikeville,
Ky.; a very special person she held in her heart, Wade Stanley of Williamson;
12 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday; October
14, at the Ferguson Branch House of Prayer in Dunlow with Bro. Buck Maynard,
Evang. Gerald Fields, and Bro. Jimmy Muncy officiating. Burial will follow in
the Parsley Cemetery, Cain's Creek, Blaine, Ky. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, East Lynn, Wayne
Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jun 13, 2009
Elder Youngea Ville Steele, 99, of East Lynn, W.Va., entered into
eternal life Thursday, June 11, 2009, at the Emogene Dolen Hospice House. He
was born October 5, 1909, the son of the late Mont Ville Steele and Polly Ann
Ross Steele. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Mae Taylor Steele, a
son, William Mont Ville Steele and one daughter, Ann Marie Parsons.
He is survived by five sons, Glenn Robert Steele of Clermont, Fla.,
Youngea V. Steele Jr., of Sebring, Fla., James David Steele of Huntington,
W.Va., Samuel J. Steele of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Carl W. Steele of Wayne, W.Va.
He is survived by nine daughters, Eloise Rinehart of Fort Myers, Fla., Jessie
Loraine Williamson of Crown City, Ohio, Betty Fay Williamson of Punta Gorda,
Fla., Eulah Mae Duff of Columbus, Ohio, Arbra Della Blevins of Canal
Winchester, Ohio, Virgie Ruth Oshel of Huntington, W.Va., Charlotte Louise
Lucas of Prichard, W.Va., Wanda Lanette Watts of Wayne, W.Va., and Naomi Arlene Blankenship of Wayne, W.Va. Also surviving are 29
grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 14 great- great-grandchildren.
Ordained to preach the word of God in 1940, his life was one of
service to God and dedication to his family. Along with Wetzel Ball, he established
the Laurel Creek Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for a
number of years. He was instrumental in organizing and establishing churches at
Brush Creek and Rich Creek in Wayne County. In 1970, he established the Big
Lynn Freewill Baptist Church where he served as Pastor. In 1993, he established
the Steele Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, Route 1, East
Lynn, W.Va. He served as Pastor of this congregation until his retirement, at
which time he became Assistant Pastor, serving in this capacity until his
death. His example of a Christian life lived and the love of God and his church
inspired young pastors to preach the Word of God.
Funeral services will be held at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home on
Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. with Brothers Greenway Parsley, Jerry
Casteele, J.C. Skeens and Jeremiah Williamson officiating. Singers will be the
Osburn Family. Burial will follow at the Skeens Cemetery, East Lynn, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Genoa, Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - September 21, 2008
Lola Blankenship,
73, of Genoa, formerly of Beech Creek, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at
her daughter's residence. Born July 23, 1935 at Woodman, Ky., she was a
daughter of the late Pleas and Polly (Hardin) Prater.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Isom J. "Bouncer" Blankenship "; son Earl Junion Blankenship ; brothers Fred, Oliver, Willie and
Earnest Prater; sisters Bertha Stevens, Vergie Justice, Lucillie Hatfield and
Wanda Prater; great grandson Danny Thomas Junior Stapelton; son-in-law James
Roger Blackburn. She was a member of the Free Pentecostal Church of God of
Beech Creek.
Survivors include daughters Brenda (Bo) Doss of
Wharncliffe, Gaynell (Chuck) Rowe and Elizabeth Ann Blankenship, both of Genoa; son Dallas "Brutt" Blankenship of Beech Creek; brothers Woodrow (Sandra)
Prater of Catlettsburg, Ky. and LeRoy Prater of Lavalette; sister Rebecca
(Elmer) Daniels of Beech Creek; granddaughters Elisha Danielle Doss, Trista
Denise Stapleton and Lekeisha Nicole Blackburn Pack; grandson James Roger
Blackburn Jr.; great grandchildren Erica Danielle Stapleton, Whitley Brooke
Stapleton, Hayley Blackburn, James Roger "Little Man" Blackburn Jr.,
Ethan Ryan Pack, Elexius Nicole Paige Pack and LaShaunda Rowe.
Serving as pallbearers will be Earnest Pack Jr., Bo Hatfield, Kenny
Prater, Robbie Prater, Malcolm "Shorty" Hatfield and Cody Pack. Bo
Doss, Charles "Chuck" Rowe, Lewis Smith and Elmer Daniels will serve
as honorary pallbearers. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
23, 2008 at the Free Pentecostal Church of God of Beech Creek with the Revs. Lowell Sparks and Gene Clemons officiating. Burial will
follow in the Looney Cemetery of Devon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Kenova, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jul 09, 2008
Noah Lowe, 80, of Kenova, husband of Lillian Blankenship Lowe, died Saturday at home. He retired from Mountaineer Gas
Corporation. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Morris Funeral Home
Chapel, Wayne; burial at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Kenova, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 22, 2009
Loving husband, father, and grandfather, WALTER "SONNY"
DONALD, 76, of Kenova, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20,
2009, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. He was born
March 3, 1933, to the late James and Tella Parsley Donald. He was also preceded
in death by five brothers and a great-granddaughter, Jennessa Donald.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Hutchison Donald
and six children, Robert "Bunker" Donald and his wife Jane of St.
Pete, Fla., Debbie Blankenship of Ceredo, W.Va., Brenda Crabtree and her
husband Tim of Huntington, James Donald and his wife Vicki of Ashland, Ky.,
Tawnia Mathis and her husband Tim of Prichard, W.Va., and Jessica Donald of
Kenova; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great
great-grandchild; two brothers, Vernon Donald and his wife Iva, and Allen
Jennings and his wife Marilynn, all of St. Pete, Fla.; one sister, Betty
Williams of Ashland; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Thanks to Regina Hutchinson, his caregiver. A
very special thanks and appreciation to our sister Jessica and her
daughters Brandi and Jayanna, for all their loving care in his last years. He
was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. The Honor Guard
from American Legion Post #93 Kenova will conduct graveside rites. He was
retired from the WV Department of Highways. He was a member of the Spirit of
Faith Church, where he served as a Board Member and Senior Adult teacher.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23,
2009, at Rollins Funeral Home, Kenova, with Pastor Tim Crabtree officiating.
Burial will follow in Dock's Creek Cemetery.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Lavallette, Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Feb 03, 2009
Ann Marie Steele Parsons, 72, of Lavalette, W.Va., entered into
eternal life Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was
born February 23, 1936, at Logan, W.Va., daughter of Louise Taylor Steele and
Youngea V. Steele. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Taylor
Steele; a son-in-law, Eddie Skeens; and a brother, William Mont Ville Steele.
She is survived by her daughter, Betty Lou Caruthers and her husband
Robert Caruthers of Hurricane, W.Va.; and her 99-year-old father, Elder Youngea
V. Steele, who made his home with her. Ann was a member of Faith Freewill
Baptist Church, Lavalette, and a member of Wayne Chapter No. 156, Order of the
Eastern Star. Additional survivors include five brothers, Glenn Robert Steele
of Clermont, Fla., Youngea V. Steele Jr., of Sebring, Fla., James David Steele
of Huntington, W.Va., Samuel J. Steele of Fort Gay, W.Va., and Carl W. Steele,
of Wayne, W.Va.; nine sisters, Eloise Rinehart of Fort Myers, Fla., Jessie
Loraine Williamson of Crown City, Ohio; Betty Fay Williamson of Punta Gorda,
Fla., Eulah Mae Duff of Columbus, Ohio; Arbra Della Blevins of Reynoldsburg,
Ohio; Virgie Ruth Oshel of Huntington, Charlotte Louise Lucas of Prichard,
W.Va., Wanda Lanette Watts of Wayne, and Naomi Arlene Blankenship of Wayne. She is also survived by three grandsons, Shane
Skeens and wife Angie of Huntington, Joshua Skeens and wife Julie of Culloden,
W.Va., and Adam Skeens and wife Ashley of St. Albans, W.Va.; two
great-grandchildren, Christian Skeens and Evan Skeens, and expecting a
great-granddaughter in May.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009,
at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Brother Jerry Casteel officiating.
Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Lavallette, Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, May 21, 2009
Blankenship, Woodrow,
Richard Wayne Burgess, 59, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with the
Lord Monday, May 18, 2009, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at Morris
Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Carol McKay and Pastor Roger Smith. Burial will
follow at Mays Cemetery.
He was born November 18, 1949, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a son of
the late Herman Burgess and Eula Coleman Burgess Hartley. Richard was the owner
of Capital Builders and served on the advisory board at the Huntington YMCA. He
was also a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. His father-in-law, Woodrow Blankenship also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly Blankenship Burgess; two daughters, Rachel Merritt and husband Isaiah of
Lavalette, W.Va., and Amanda Burgess of Beckley, W.Va.; and a granddaughter,
Isabella Merritt.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Prichard, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Feb 03, 2008
Rachel May Adkins Evans, 27, of Prichard, W.Va., passed away
Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on
Monday, February 4, 2008, at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, W.Va., with Rev.
Danny Sansom officiating. Burial will be in the Cox Family Cemetery near Genoa,
W.Va.
Rachel was born August 3, 1980, in Huntington, W.Va., to William B.
and Evelyn Blankenship Adkins of Prichard. She was employed as a manager with
AT&T, where she had a host of friends and co-workers. She was a graduate of
Buffalo High School. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents,
Charlie Adkins and Delcie Adkins.
Rachel is survived by her husband, James Patrick Evans; two beloved
sons, Hunner Zane Evans and Tanner Cole Evans, both at home; her mother-in-law
and her husband, Tammy and Mike Wilson of Kenova; her father-in-law and his
wife, James Michael and Theresa Evans of Kenova; one brother, William Adkins
Jr. of Prichard; her maternal grandparents, Curtis and Betty Blankenship of Prichard; one brother-in-law and his
wife, Michael Todd and Jennifer Evans currently of Japan, where Michael is
serving in the U.S. Navy; two sisters-in-law, Amandia Evans of Kenova and Becky
Amend of Kenova; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many friends.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Prichard, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jun 03, 2009
Rev. Charles Wray McKenzie "To be absent in the body is to be
present in the Lord." Rev. Charles Wray McKenzie, 78, of Prichard, W.Va.,
husband of 55 years to Gloria Hazlett McKenzie, went home to be with his Lord
on Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Huntington VA Medical Center. Funeral services
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, at Young Funeral Home
Chapel, Louisa, Ky., with Brother Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow
at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
He was born October 6, 1930 in Fort Gay, W.Va., son of the late
Charles McKenzie and Ella Crabtree McKenzie Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Shirley McKenzie
Blevins, Elizabeth McKenzie and Opal McKenzie.
He was a member of Bellomy Chapel. Master Sergeant McKenzie retired
from the United States Army with 26 years of honorable service to his country.
He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was
awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and numerous other personal awards. He was
a 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner, Scottish Rite, OES and
honorable Kentucky Colonel.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and
son-in-law, Elizabeth McKenzie Grider and ATCS (AW) (retired) Mark A. Grider of
Charleston, S.C.; two granddaughters YNZUSCG Active McKenzie Grider Shirley and
husband BMZUSCG Active Trevor Shirley of Staten Island, N.Y., and Sarah Grider
of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Ruby McKenzie Thompson of Peterstown, W.Va.;
one brother, Franklin Damron of Prichard, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
The family would like to express a special thanks to his home
caregivers, the staff of the VA Medical Center, the many friend and family for
their support and prayers preceding his final days with a personal thank you to
Connie Maynard for her devotion and care.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 09, 2008
Charles Edward Hall, 80, of Wayne, husband of Maxine Blankenship Hall, died Monday in St. Mary's Medical
Center. He retired from Houdaille Industries. Funeral services will be
conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 10, 2008
Charles Edward Hall, 80, of Wayne, W.Va., went home to be with his
Lord Monday, April 7, 2008, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will
be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry Blankenship and Brother Fred Ferguson.
He was born March 4, 1928, in Wayne, a son of the late Gus and
Mabel Mills Hall. Charles was retired from Houdaille Industries and later
worked for Chapman Printing. He was a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church in
Wayne. He also worked for the Lord as an evangelist for many years and was
pastor for many churches, winning souls to Christ. A daughter, Brenda Jean
Hall, also preceded him in death.
Survivors include the love of his life for more than 62 years, Maxine Blankenship Hall; two daughters, Linda Morris and
husband Lee, and Sandy Hall, all of Wayne; two grandchildren, Josh and Jill
Morris; one great-grandchild, Kailyn Lee Morris; two sisters, Virginia Hayes of
Wayne and Maxine Carey of West Chester, Pa.; a brother, Frank Hall of
Charlotte, N.C.; two nieces, Patty Lyon of West Chester, Pa., and Carletta
McIntosh of Charlotte, N.C.; two nephews, Danny and Joe Hall of Charlotte, N.C.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Oct 28, 2008
Marilyn Layne, 49, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 26,
2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Henson Mortuary,
Barboursville, W.Va., Minister Ronnie Ross officiating. Interment follows at
Oaklawn Memorial Park, Huntington.
She was born May 9, 1959, in
Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of Tolliver and Alice D. Leap Blankenship of Wayne, W.Va. In addition to her
parents, she is survived by her husband, Arnold Layne; two brothers, Travis Blankenship of Wayne and Patrick Blankenship of Barboursville; and two sisters, Loretta Smith of Wayne and Anita Perky of
Chesapeke, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,
October 28, 2008, at Henson Mortuary.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Mar 19, 2009
James Harold Adkins, 71, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord
on Monday, March 16, 2009, at home with his family. He was born September 18,
1937, a son of the late Emory and Betha Simpkins Adkins. He was a life-long
member and a Deacon of the 4-Mile Church of Christ for 27 years. He was
preceded in death by two infant sisters, Sandra and Barbara.
He is survived by his loving wife Betty L. Adkins, with whom he
would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 4, 2009; devoted daughters
Vickie Hill, Kimberly Wooten and Jamie Adkins; grandsons Darius Adkins, Kody
Adkins and fiancee Lacey Moore, and Jason Blankenship
and his wife Gwen; granddaughter Kayla Adkins and great-granddaughter Caylyn
Rae Adkins (Poppy's Girl); two great-grandsons to be born in July and August; a
brother, Donald Adkins and his wife Vivian; and a sister, Patricia Adkins.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be 1
p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, with Jimmy
Carter officiating. Burial will follows at Everett Adkins Cemetery, Beech Fork,
East Lynn, W.Va.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 18, 2009
Nina A. Blankenship,
91, of Wayne, W.Va., went to join her husband with the Lord Wednesday, April
15, 2009, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2
p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, by Pastor Bill Blankenship and Pastor Otis Bowens. Burial will follow
at Elmwood Cemetery.
She was born May 21, 1917, in Wayne County, West Virginia, a
daughter of the late Charley and Christina Fraley Cyrus. Nina was a homemaker
and Methodist by faith. Her husband, Henry Lee Blankenship, also preceded her in death, along with three sisters,
Eunice Arthur, Gladys Adkins and Violet Stephens; four brothers, Homer, Dewey,
Silas and Gallie Cyrus; two grandchildren, David Allen and John Paul Reeves;
and a son-in-law, James Reeves.
Survivors include three daughters, Gypsy Fields
and husband Buck, Sally Reeves with whom she made her home for the
past 7-1/2 years, Hazel Fields and husband Alvin, all of Wayne;
four grandchildren, Annette Skeens and husband Mike, Lee Reeves and wife
Katrina, Gordan Fields and wife Amy and Randall Fields and wife Diane; three
great-grandchildren, Ashley Reeves, Dylan and Shelby Fields.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. McCormick
and the nursing staff of the TCU Unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Pallbearers will be Lee Reeves, Gordon Fields, Randall Fields, Dylan Fields,
Mike Skeens, Mike Fraley, Scott Fraley, Lloyd Blankenship
and Leslie Raymond Heath.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Apr 17, 2009
Nina A. Blankenship,
91, of Wayne, widow of Henry
Lee Blankenship, died
Wednesday in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Funeral serviced 2 p.m. Sunday, Morris
Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation
from 6 to 9 pm Saturday at the funeral home.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, May 31, 2009
Aily L. Perry, 87, of Wayne, W.Va., went to his heavenly home on
Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington,
W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at
Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Clint Brown. Burial will
follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayne.
Born October 23, 1921, at Dunlow, W.Va., he was a son of the late
Ballard and Fairbelle Smith Perry. Also preceding him in death is his first
wife, Georgia Aldridge Perry; son, Wendell Messer; seven sisters, Lutie Porter,
Blanche Ball, Maxie Mathis, Ollie Blankenship, Polly
Blankenship, Jewel Adkins and Lorene Brown ; six brothers, Luther, Brooks, Andy, Sam, John and
infant Fred Perry; and a grandson, Bryan Perry.
He was a retired equipment operator for the West Virginia Dept. of
Highways and a member of Fairmont United Baptist Church. Aily was a proud
W.W.II. veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Cathleen Salmons Perry;
daughters, Loretta Ross of Wayne, Bonnie Damron and husband Calvin Jr. of
Wayne, Donna Plymale and husband Garland of Wayne; sons, Vernon Perry and wife
Janet of Dunlow, John Perry and wife Brenda of Wayne; step-son, Eugene Gibson
and wife Cookie of Louisiana; sisters, Brookie Maynard of Kenova, and Lou Kirk
of Dunlow; 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. He will be truly missed by
everyone who knew him.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Jun 05, 2009
John Dexter Myrtle, 79, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord,
Thursday, June 4, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 11
a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Elders Jimmy
Lester and Eddie Davidson.
He was born May 9, 1930 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of
the late John Jacob and Lennie Akers Myrtle. John was a retired truck driver
for Kenova Box. He was also a member of the Crockett Baptist Church and
faithfully attended Booton-Millers Fork Church as well. A sister, Pauline
Stephenson also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Sarah Blankenship Myrtle and her brothers and sisters whom loved
him as their own; and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, 8/16/2009
Leta Blankenship,
88, of Wayne, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 13, 2009, at
St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday,
August 17, 2009, at Booton-Millers Fork United Baptist Church by Rev. Jimmy
Lester. Burial will follow at Price-Mills Cemetery.
She was born August 12, 1921, in Wayne County, W.Va., a daughter of
the late Oscar and Lula Mills Preston. Leta was a homemaker and faithful member
of the Booton-Millers Fork United Baptist Church. Her husband, Lee Blankenship, also preceded her in death, along with a
daughter, Iva Ellison; two brothers, Glen Preston and
Roy Burl Preston; a daughter-in-law, Ilene Blankenship;
a son-in-law, Billie D. Ellison.
Survivors include a daughter, Thelma "Trudy" Kelly and
husband, Lyle Wayne of Newport News, Va.; five sons, Jennings Lee Blankenship, Kenneth Ashley Blankenship and wife Joyce, all of Wayne, W.Va., Lloyd Allen Blankenship and wife Dianna of Waycross, Ga., Lionel Glen Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va., Carl Richard Blankenship of Kenova, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren and
numerous great-grandchildren.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Aug 15, 2009
Leta Blankenship,
88, of Wayne, widow of Lee
Blankenship, died Thursday in
St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Funeral
service 11 a.m. Monday, Booton-Millers Fork United Baptist Church; burial at
Price-Mills Cemetery. Visitation after 6 p.m. Sunday
at the church. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Aug 14, 2009
Leta Blankenship,
88, of Wayne, widow of Lee
Blankenship, died Thursday in
St. Mary's Medical Center. Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of
arrangements, which are incomplete.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
Herald-Dispatch, Oct 09, 2009
Sampson Blankenship,
80, of Wayne died Wednesday at Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral
service 1 p.m. Sunday, Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne; burial at Price
Mills Cemetery. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday at
the funeral home.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Wayne, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary,
Johnson
Tiller Funeral Home, obtained
from
Sampson Blankenship,
80, of Wayne, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, October, 7, 2009, at the Emogene
Dolin Hospice House of Huntington, after an extended illness. He was born
July 15, 1929, a son of the late Francis “Doc” and Chaney Spurlock Blankenship. He was an avid gardener and loved
the outdoors. He took pride in his garden and loved showing off his
fruits and vegetables.
Sampson is survived
by his beloved wife of 62 years Ella Adkins Blankenship; daughter Donna Walker and a husband Kenneth of East Lynn,
W.Va.; son Carl Blankenship of Wayne; son Michael Blankenship of Lavalette, W.Va.; daughter Beverly Perry and husband Andrew of East Lynn; daughter Brenda Mullins and husband Michael of East Lynn; and daughter Linda Adkins and husband James of Wayne. Also surviving are sixteen
grandchildren, Dreama Darst, Donnella Adkins, Kimberly Ferguson, Amanda Carter,
Deborah Krantz, Ella Marie
Blankenship, Wetzel Lambert,
John Perry, Clara Adkins, Monica Perry, James Adkins, Jesse Adkins, Jason
Adkins, and Brian Mullins; 23 great- grandchildren; and a host of friends, relatives
and neighbors. One brother, Lee Blankenship
also preceded him in death along with sisters Elmira
Ferguson, Bessie Templeton, Ada Bocook,
and Bertha McCallister. He is survived by
brothers Floyd Blankenship and wife Ruth of Wayne, W.Va., Albert Blankenship and wife Judith of Prichard, W.Va., Edgar Blankenship and wife Victoria of Wayne, Tolliver Blankenship and wife Alice of Wayne, Roy Blankenship and wife Glenna of Prichard. Surviving
sisters include Lillian Lane of Chicago, Ill., Martha Perry of Prichard, Rebecca Casteel of
Huntington, W.Va., Lavonne Johnson, Dorothy Napier of Wayne and Geneva, of Huntington.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday,
October, 11, 2009, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, with Pastor Eddie Davidson
officiating. Burial will follow in the Price Mills Cemetery, Little Lynn.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wayne Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Woodrow W. 90, 20Feb1918 -
08Nov2008, Lavalette, Wayne, WV, WV-233-32-8457
Blankenship, Leta 88, 12Aug1921 - 13Aug2009, Wayne,
Wayne, WV, WV/NC-232-08-0987
Blankenship,
Sampson 80, 15Jul1929 - 07Oct2009, Wayne, Wayne, WV, WV/NC-232-42-0014
Webster
2008, Cowen, Webster Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston Gazette (WV) - October 30, 2008
Shirley Blankenship,
66, of Cowen died Oct. 28, 2008. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Oct.
31, at Hamrick Cemetery, Wainville. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Friday at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Erbacon, Webster Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - January 18, 2008
Shirley Donato, 70, of Erbacon passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008,
at her residence after an extended illness. She was born Saturday, May 29,
1937, in White Oak, Erbacon, a daughter of the late Claude Tharp and Ruby Helen
Oxier Tharp. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She enjoyed gardening,
canning and being with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Franklin L. Donato, and brother, Robert Allen Tharp.
She is survived by sons, Kenneth and Betty Jo Donato of
Summersville, Stevie and Lennie Donato of Cabin Creek, Samuel David and Marlene
Donato of Swiss; daughters, Shelvy
and Paul Blankenship of Swiss,
Carolyn and Jeff Burns of Erbacon; sister, Wilma Arlene Kidd of Akron, Ohio;
nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Adams-Reed
Funeral Home, Cowen, with the Rev. Larry Skaggs of Jodie officiating. Burial
will be in the Donato Family Cemetery, Hickory Flats Road, Erbacon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Webster Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Shirley A. 66, 14Feb1942 - 28Oct2008, Cowen, Webster, WV, TX-467-76-1216
Wetzel
2008, Burton, Wetzel Co., WV, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - March 20, 2008
Esther Elizabeth Vicich (nee Tapley), age 73, of Burton passed away
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Geauga Hospital, surrounded by her family. Esther
was born October 13, 1934 in Gordon, WV.
She is survived by her loving husband Richard Vicich; children,
Rick Vicich of Columbus, OH, Elizabeth Blankenship of
Cleveland, OH, and Thomas Vicich of Columbus, OH; grandchildren Christian,
Deanna, and Scott Vicich; brother, Nathan Tapley, Jr. of Gordon, WV; sisters,
Bessie Neminski of Greensburg, PA, and Judie Hall of Madison, WV; and lots of
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Nathan and
Elizabeth Tapley; brother, Willard Tapley; sisters, Thelma Soulsby and Gladys
Ramsey.
Private services were already held. A Celebration of her Life will
be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, New Martinsville,
Wetzel Co., WV, Obituary
Jarvis, Paul D., 68, of New Martinsville, WV, died at his home. Paul
was born October 28, 1940, in Cutler, Ohio, the son of the late Paul Burton and
Wilden Bennett Jarvis. He was former owner and funeral director of Jarvis
Funeral Homes, member of Paden City Lions Club, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#931-New Martinsville, Tyler County Shrine Club, Nemesis Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S.
of Parkersburg, American Legion Post #86 of Paden City, Master Mason of Wetzel
Masonic Lodge No. 39 A.F.&A.M., Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of WV, Art
Links, National Funeral Directors Association, WV Funeral Directors
Association, Alumni of Cincinnati School of Mortuary Science, host of the
"Pappy Jarvis Golden Harvest Gospel Hour" on WETZ and a Baptist by
faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, George
Alvin Jarvis.
Surviving are son David Jarvis and his wife, Crystal of Columbus,
Ohio; daughters Michelle Chambers and her husband, Blair of Proctor, WV; Melody
Jarvis of Sico, Ohio, and Laura
Blankenship of Portsmouth,
Ohio; five sisters, Elaine Zumbro of Belpre, Ohio, Carol June Maxwell of
McConnellsville, Ohio, Violet Mollett and her husband, Don of Florida, Ester
Heaston and her husband, Bill of Belpre, Ohio, and Becky Tippie and her
husband, Gary of Athens, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Jarvis
Funeral Home, 1224 S. Bridge St., New Martinsville, WV, where services will be
held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009. Interment Paden Memorial
Gardens in Paden City, WV.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wirt
2008, Creston, Wirt
Co., WV, Obituary
Robert A. Lynch, 74, of Creston, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008. He
was the son of the late Seaward Lynch and Mary Emma Blankenship Lynch. He served in the
U.S. Navy for four years as a Seabee. He was a steel worker for Republic Steel
and LTV Steel from which he retired in 1986 after 34 years. He was a Christian.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Dorothy L. Waggoner Lynch; two
sons, Robert A. Lynch, Jr., of River Ridge, La., and Raymond A. Lynch of
Fairhaven, Me.; one brother, Rodney Lynch of
Creston; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Richard A. Lynch and Ronald
A. Lynch; one brother, Randall Lynch; and one granddaughter. In keeping with
Robert’s wishes, his body was cremated and there was no public service.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Elizabeth, Wirt Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/505845.html
Ray C. Frazier, 72, of Elizabeth was called home by his Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2008, following complications from a massive
stroke. He was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Parkersburg, to the late C.R. and Pearl
Frazier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
grandparents, B.F. (Frank) and Lilly Dodd Frazier, George W. and Anna Pyatt
Snyder; and brother, Raymond F. (Franklin) Frazier.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Evon Jones Frazier of the
home; a son, Darrel (Janet) Frazier of Elizabeth; twin daughters, Jeanette
(Roger) Kesterson of Fleming, Ohio, and Jeanene (Will) Hyde of Parkersburg; and
five grandchildren, Dylan and Katie Frazier, Jentre Hyde, Janssen and Landon
Kesterson. Also surviving is a sister, Jane Cutlip of Massillon, Ohio;
sisters-in-law, Wilma Jean Frazier of West Union, W.Va., Bernice Jones of
Parkersburg and Garnet Newlon of Parkersburg; brothers-in-law, Lloyd Jones of
Elizabeth, Louis (Wanda) Jones of Elizabeth and Hershel Ashley of Barberton,
Ohio; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Snyder Chapel Church at
Annamoriah, W.Va., where he and his wife are members, with the Rev. Faley Blankenship officiating and Ron Little of the Temple
Gate Quartet. Interment will be at Fought Cemetery in Newark, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wood
2008, Parkersburg, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/501458.html
Alice Marie Kinsolving, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away Jan. 23,
2008, at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born March 20, 1918, in
Riverside, W.Va., a daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Missouri Mae Elswick
Hudnall. She was a member of the 19th Street Church of God and a volunteer at
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by one son, Randolph Scott Kinsolving and his wife,
Debra Kay, of Vienna; one daughter, Betsy Kay Kinsolving of Parkersburg; two
grandchildren, Christopher Scott Kinsolving and wife, Deanna, of Washington and
Mary Ann King and husband, Joshua, of Romeoville, Ill.; one great-grandchild,
Lundon Scott Kinsolving; two sisters, Kathleen Blankenship
of Glasgow, W.Va., and Marceline Garten of Parkersburg; and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Walter Scott Kinsolving Jr.; and one brother, Herman Hudnall.
Services will be noon Friday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home,
Parkersburg, with Bishop Randell L. Fuson officiating. Entombment will be in
Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.
until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Parkersburg, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/516075.html
Betty I. Monroe, 75, of Parkersburg passed away March 30, 2009, at
St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the
late Gideon and Mabel Waggoner Lyons. She had worked for many years for the
Wood County Board of Education, working as the head cook at Criss Elementary
School. She enjoyed reading and crocheting and was a member of the New Hope
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Donald G. Monroe Jr. of
Parkersburg and Debbie Miracle and her husband, Mark, of Parkersburg; her
grandchildren, Ashley Miracle of Morgantown, W.Va., Nicholas Miracle stationed
with the U.S. Navy in California and Jennifer Lockhart of Mineral Wells; her
brothers, Hubert Miller of Parkersburg, Argil Lyons of Marietta and Denzil
Lyons of Parkersburg; and one sister, Garnet Blankenship
of Parkersburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Monroe Sr.; one
grandson, Donald Russell Monroe; and one brother, Elmer Miller.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Leavitt Funeral
Home in Parkersburg with Pastor R. David Michael officiating. Interment will be
in the Sunset Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Parkersburg, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/516486.html
Alice M. Greiner, 83, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, April 12,
2009, at the Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born Aug. 29, 1925,
at Walker, a daughter of the late Jesse G. and Edith K. Marlow Riley. Alice
retired from the former Misty Manufacturing Co. after 20 years of service and
was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. She had also worked at Hills Department Store
and St. Joseph's Seminary, was a member of the Liberty Street Church of God and
enjoyed working all types of puzzles.
She is survived by one son, John Greiner (Alisa) of Davisville;
four daughters, Cathy Greiner
(Jeff Blankenship) of South Point, Ohio, Anna Adams (Don) of Wise, Va., Janet
McKenzie (James) of Concord, N.C., and Donna Harmon (Rex) of Elk Park, N.C.; 10
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harold Riley (Helen)
of Belpre.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Andrew L. Greiner Jr.; one son, James Andrew Greiner; two sisters; and
four brothers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lambert-Tatman
Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., Parkersburg, with Pastor Brian Harrell
officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen South Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Parkersburg, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/520391.html
Edwin Eugene "Ed" "Gene" Miller, 81, of
Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at the Willows Nursing
Center. He was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Parkersburg, a son of the late
Russell Odell and Beatrice Jackson Miller. Edwin was a member of the
First Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Kelly Class and had taught
Sunday School Class. He retired from Diamond Bathhurst Glass Company with 43
years of service, had worked for many years with Kimes Funeral Home and
Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home as an attendant, had also worked with Trans
Distribution on Rosemar Road and was an avid WVU Mountaineer fan.
Surviving is his wife, Peggy A. Caplinger Wright Miller; two sons,
the Rev. Larry Edwin Miller and his wife, Bonnie, of Parkersburg and Steven
Carroll Miller and his wife, Karen, of Warsaw, Ind.; one daughter, Joyce Ann
Patterson and her husband, Dan, of Parkersburg; his stepson, James Wright of
Mineral Wells; his former wife, Joyce Wright of Williamstown; eight
grandchildren, Holly Patterson, Stewart Patterson, Jimmy Wright, Jessica
Wright, Joel Wright, Dawn Gray, Kerry Lemon and Jessica Miller; a
great-granddaughter, Alyssa Daugherty; two brothers, Homer Miller of
Parkersburg and Clyde Miller (Sue) of Quinton, Va.; two sisters, Catherine
Shawver of Williamstown and Eleanor Mays of Parkersburg; and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Phyllis Pyles Miller in 1978; two brothers, William and Curtis Miller;
and two sisters, Genevieve
Blankenship and Bonita
Rhoades.
The funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist
Church on Market Street. His son, the Rev. Larry Miller and Pastor Richard
McClure will officiate and burial will follow at Evergreen North Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Vienna, Wood Co.,
WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
October 11, 2009
Carl Rudolph Coeburn, age 73, of 1002 29th Street, Vienna, W.Va.,
and formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009 at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg. Born on July 12, 1936 in Mercer County, he
was a son of the late Carl Lee and Bessie L. Brown Coeburn.
He had been a resident of Vienna for 20 years and was of the
Baptist faith. He was a retired construction worker and coal hauler. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Bailey; and
two brothers, Phillip and Walter Coeburn.
Survivors include two sisters, Brenda Blankenship
of Bluefield, Janet Coeburn of Ratcliff, Ky.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be
conducted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral
Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev. David Bailey officiating. Burial will
follow at the Brewsterdale Cemetery in Brewsterdale, W.Va. where nephews and
great-nephews will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Vienna, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/522865.html
Mary Ellen Ridgway Allman of Vienna died peacefully on Oct. 19,
2009, at The Inn at Marietta. She was born Feb. 24, 1916, in Ritchie
County, daughter of the late Tillie Poole Ridgway and the late Sherman V.
Ridgway. Mary graduated from Pennsboro High School in 1936 and was a member of
the band. She attended St. John United Methodist Church in Vienna, sang in the
choir and was a member of the Robert Cowden Class. She was a member of the
Vienna Chapter No. 151 Order of the Eastern Star since 1975, loved to travel to
dinner theaters and also was an active bowler at Emerson Lanes until she was
88.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Charles C. Allman in 1983; brothers, John Ridgway and wife, Hilda,
Carl Ridgway and wife, Madeline, Harry Ridgway and Donald Ridgway; and sister,
Loweden Ridgway.
She is survived by her children, Charlene Allman Cottrell and
husband, M. Joe, of Fountain Inn, S.C., and Charles E. Allman and wife,
Barbara, of Vienna; six grandchildren, Debbie (Cottrell) and husband, Marvin
Arnold, of Parkersburg, Michael Cottrell of Parkersburg, Kevin and wife, Brenda
Cottrell, of Nashville, Tenn., Matt and wife, Amy Cottrell, of Simpsonville,
S.C., Diane (Allman) and husband, Jerry Damron, of Teays Valley, W.Va., and Cathy
(Allman) Adkins and husband, Michael Rauh, of Vienna; 11 great-grandchildren,
Alison (Arnold) and husband, Justin
Blankenship, Laura Arnold,
Michael Cottrell, Jason Cottrell, Steven Cottrell, Kelly Cottrell, Haley
Cottrell, Tyler Cottrell, Caroline Damron, Lauren Adkins and Hannah Adkins; a
brother, Robert Ridgway; sister-in-law, Shirley Ridgway; and nephews, Randall
Ridgway, Richard Ridgway and Ronald Ridgway.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Leavitt
Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Danny McVey officiating. Interment
will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Williamstown, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/514265.html
Edward James "Little Eddie" Thompson, the infant son of
Ed Thompson and Renee Cunningham, passed away on Feb. 7, 2009.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Owen James
Thompson; maternal grandparents, Christa (Jim) Wigal of Williamstown and David
(Stacey) Cunningham of Waverly; maternal great-grandparents, Barbara Wilson of
Waverly, Asa (Roberta) Wilson of Parkersburg and Judy Pittman of Waverly; maternal great-great-grandmother, Inez
Blankenship of Waverly;
paternal grandfather, Edward Thompson of Williamstown; and paternal
grandmother, Lisa (Charlie) Wilfong of Marietta. He is also survived by several
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Little Eddie was preceded in death by a maternal great-grandfather,
Donald Pittman. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday
at the Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Williamstown, Wood
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/515597.html
Robert G. Runion, 78, of Williamstown passed away March 15, 2009,
at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, the son
of the late Roy and Clara Holland Runion. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the
Korean War. He was a member of the Parkersburg American Legion Post 15. He
retired after 30 years service with the E.I. DuPont Company, where he worked as
an operator in Teflon. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed woodworking,
camping and fishing. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and West Virginia University
Mountaineer fan during football season and an avid Atlanta Braves fan during
baseball season. He had worked part-time with the Vienna Police Department and
also was a foster parent. He was a member of the Peoples Church at Boaz.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline R. Blankenship Runion of Williamstown; his children, Robert Runion II and his wife,
Sheryl, of Parkersburg, Suzette LaRue and her husband, Dan, of Parkersburg and
Sherry Sprouse and her husband, Kenny, of Cocoa, Fla.; his stepchildren, Dennis
Fleming and his wife, Brenda, of North Carolina, Drenda Huggins and her
husband, Artie, of Kentucky, Randy Fleming and his wife, Angie, of Cutler,
Ohio, Robin Conger and her husband, Gary, of Walker, Byron Griffith of Indiana,
J.P. Griffith and his wife, Kelly, of Virginia and Jeremy Griffith of
Pennsylvania; numerous grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Runion and his
wife, Sandy, of Parkersburg and Max Runion and his wife, Fern, of Florida; and
one sister, Pam Runion of Parkersburg.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Bobette Watkins
in 2007. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Leavitt
Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Pastor Randy Dornon officiating. Interment
will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens with full military graveside rites by
Parkersburg American Legion Post 15.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wyoming
2008, Alpoca, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Register-Herald, The (Beckley, WV) - April 15, 2008
Alpoca -- Hazel Pauline Ball Lusk, 93, born Feb. 23, 1915, to the
late William and Elizabeth Godfrey Ball in Winona, W.Va., left her earthly home
surrounded by her loving family and entered into her eternal life on April 13,
2008, at 5:20 p.m. following a long illness. Mrs. Lusk was of the Christian
faith. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, working crossword puzzles and
quilting. She served on the "Gray Haired Committee" for the Council
on Aging in Itmann for many years. She loved to travel with the seniors on
their many trips with her friends. She was also very fond of feeding her birds,
especially hummingbirds, and would spend hours in her "hangout"
beside her home watching them.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Errie Lusk; a son,
William A. "Buck" Lusk; two stepdaughters, Vernie Blankenship and Goldie Jennings; two brothers, Alvis
and Roy Ball; and three sisters, Audrey Burks, Mabel Suiter and Vida Williams.
Mrs. Lusk is survived by a daughter, Ona O'Neal of Alpoca; a
stepdaughter, Mildred Treadway of Beckley; a sister, Juanita Combs of
Bluefield; a daughter-in-law, Juanita Lusk of Alpoca; 11 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She will be greatly
missed by all who loved her.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Tankersley
Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Bryce Phillips officiating. Burial will follow
in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Centerville, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Centerville mentioned in the 1880’s in
Wyoming Co., but I can’t find it on today’s maps. JIM
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 16, 2008
Richard D. Blankenship, 90, of Welch-Pineville Road, Centerville, went to be with the
Lord on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a long illness. Born March 31, 1918, in Welch,
he was the son of the late Stonewall
Jackson Blankenship and Alea Victoria Keen Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was
a retired miner from Slab Fork Coal Mines and was a member of the UMWA for 43
years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II, and was a
member of Indian Creek Community Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of
64 years, Edna E. Slagle
Blankenship, on July 11, 2006;
a son, Richard Carl Blankenship; and a daughter, Beverly Jo Stepp.
Survivors include two sons, James K. Blankenship
and his wife, Kathy, of Lisbon, Ohio, and Morris J. Blankenship and his wife, Claudette, of Centerville; a sister, Connie Matthews of Virginia; a special son-in-law, Landon Stepp of Point
Pleasant; nine grandchildren, Bryan Stepp, David Blankenship,
Michael Ikirt, Jacob Blankenship, Richard Blankenship, Joshua Blankenship,
Leslie Hipes, Ericka
Blankenship and Jamie Blankenship; 12 great-grandchildren; and a nephew.
A celebration of Richard's life will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at
Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville. Burial will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Pallbearers will be James K. Blankenship, Morris J.
Blankenship, Richard Blankenship, Jacob Blankenship, Joshua Blankenship, Bryan Stepp and John Landon Hipes.
Honorary pallbearer will be Landon Stepp. Military rites will be conducted by
the Wyoming County Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Beechwood, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 8, 2008
Cecil T. "Radio" Blankenship, 83, of Beechwood-Allen Junction, died Friday, Nov. 7,
2008, at his residence. Born Feb. 24, 1925, at Jenkinjones in McDowell County,
he was the son of the late James
Harvey and Louisa (Roach) Blankenship.
Radio was a former coal miner having last worked at Herndon, a
member of UMWA and local union 9781 at Herndon, a former chief of police at
Rhodell, and a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II. Radio had
been a resident of Beechwood for the last 20 years and attended the Allen
Junction Church of God. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and
gardening.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a son, Harless Blankenship; a brother, Willis Blankenship; and four sisters, Martha Blankenship,
Evelyn Jones, Alice Crocket, and Julie Nash.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 60
years, Louise (Stoots)
Blankenship; six daughters, Kathy Bush of Beechwood, Audrey James and
her husband Greg of Actison, Kan., Rosa Turner and her
husband Greg of Scarbro, Nancy Bolen and her husband Steve of Ashville,
N. C., Zona Manley of Beechwood, and Mary Blankenship of Beechwood; three sons, Thomas Blankenship and his wife Susan of Nassey, Ore., Robert Blankenship and his wife Susan of Crab Orchard, and Russell Blankenship and his wife Monica of Beechwood; two
sisters, Mary Bush of Portland, Ore., and Kay Frances Johnson of Georgia; three brothers, Elwood, Charlie, and Beuford Blankenship , all of Roanoke, Va.; 22 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel,
with Rev. Dwayne Hite officiating. In keeping with Radio's wishes, the body
will be cremated following the services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Windom Road, Brenton, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 4, 2008
Windom Road - George Leo Cook, 73, departed this life Monday, July
28, 2008, in Erwin, Tenn., following
a long illness. Born Sept. 5, 1934, in Wyoming County, he was the son of the
late Rev. Ezra L. Cook and Tressie
Jane Blankenship Cook.
Leo served in the Navy. Although self-taught and trained, he was
well regarded during his career as a coal miner and mining engineer. He was
always a hard worker and a valued employee. He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors
and, during his latter years, woodworking. Much of his handiwork decorates his
home and the homes of his family. Leo was a member of Cooper Memorial Baptist
Church. He believed in helping others.
In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by a brother,
James E. Cook; and a sister, Eva Ogal.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Jo Anne
Cook of Windom Road; two sons, George Shawn Cook and his wife, Lesa, of
Fayetteville and Kevin Joel Cook and his wife, Mary Beth, of Saulsville; a
daughter, Tammie C. Snider and her husband, Lou, of Erwin, Tenn.; four sisters,
Shirley Watkins of Baltimore, Md., and Yvonne Mounts, Naomi Adkins and Bonnie
Gail Mathis, all of Flordia; four grandchildren, Nolan Snider and Cali Jo
Snider, both of Erwin, and George Tyler Cook and George Logan Cook, both of
Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
In keeping with Mr. Cook's wishes, his body was cremated. A
memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cooper Memorial Baptist Church on
Windom Road.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Brenton, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, November 30, 2008
Virgie Katherine Bland, 89, of Pinecrest Nursing Home, formerly of
Brenton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Raleigh General Hospital. She
was born Nov. 25, 1919, in McDowell County, to the late James Harvey and Eda
Katherine Smith.
Mrs. Bland was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed listening to
gospel music, working in her flowers, and being with her family. In addition to
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Bland; five
sisters, Emma Smith, Vina Church, Almeda Smith, Bessie England, and Louise
Mullins; and three brothers, Elige, Jesse, and Wayne Smith. Mrs. Bland was the
last surviving member of her immediate family.
Those left to mourn are her three sons, James Bland of Matheny,
Billy Bland and wife Trish of Grundy, Va., and David Bland of Flatwoods, Ky.; a
daughter, Barbara Blankenship of Pineville; 12 grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren; and a special
friend whom she thought of as a daughter, Ellen Lambert.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
2, 2008, at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Ky., with Rev. Tommy
Knotts officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Clear Fork, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
Richard Blankenship
was born on May 22, 1951 and passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008.
Richard was last known to be living in Clear Fork, West Virginia. He is
survived by his wife Linda.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Sunday September 14, 2008
at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Sammy
Lester and Pastor Hannibal
Blankenship, Jr. officiating.
Richard will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery on Toler Farm at Clear Fork, WV.
From Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com
2008, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 12, 2008
Richard Lee Blankenship, 57, of Clear Fork, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11,
2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be
held at noon Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, W.Va., with Rev. Sammy Lester and Pastor Hannibal Blankenship Jr. officiating. Richard will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery
on Toler Farm at Clear Fork, W.Va.
[SSDI
22May1951 - 11Sep2008]
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Clear Fork, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary,
The
Register-Herald , Beckley WV, 12/04/2009
Seldon Wayne Blankenship, 52, of Clear Fork, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2009, at
Welch Emergency Hospital. He was born January 15, 1957, at Sunhill, W.Va., a
son of the late Hoppy Turner and Roselee Burgess. His mommy, Mildred Donna Jean Blankenship, also preceded him in death.
Survivors include two sisters, Lisa Burgess and Laura Gay Fisher and husband Gary, all of Concord, N.C.; two brothers,
Roger Burgess and wife Sundie of Matheny and David Allen Burgess of Gilbert;
three aunts, Beatrice Harvey and husband Billy of Sunhill, Virginia Lafferty
and husband Benny of Matheny and Genette Rollins and husband Steve of Oceana;
an uncle, Iryan Eugene
Blankenship of Lynco; and a
host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, December 4, 2009, at
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry McCoy and Rev. Jay Blankenship officiating. Seldon will be laid to rest
in Toler Cemetery, Sunhill.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Coal Mountain,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
September 19, 2009
Courtney Brooke Fortner, 24, of Coal Mountain, died Tuesday, Sept.
15, 2009, at Mt. Airy, N.C. Born Aug. 16, 1985, she was the daughter of Debbie
Fortner and the late Michael
Steven Blankenship .
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009,
at Mounts Funeral Home in Gilbert. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens
in Matheny.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Corinne, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 28, 2008
Donna Kay Hodges, 23, went home on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at her
home following a courageous battle of lung cancer. Born July 13, 1984, in
Beckley, she was the daughter of Benny Hodges of Mullens and Debbie Blankenship Wood of Corinne.
Donna was a 2002 graduate of Wyoming East High School. She was
employed as resident adviser at Mullens Manor until the time of her illness,
loving those she cared for. Donna will be remembered to all she knew by her
great smile and great personality and always had something great to say when
you needed it most.
Donna was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Dorothy
Hodges; maternal grandfather, Willard Blankenship; and
uncle, Ray Hodges.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Benny Hodges of
Mullens and Debbie Wood and her husband, Carl, of Corinne; a
brother, Joey Hodges and his wife, Jessica, of Covel; four sisters, Jeanie
Hodges of Corinne, Kayla Hodges of Pierpoint and Kendra and Selena Hodges of
Basin; two stepsisters, April Wood of Corinne and Savannah Wood and her fiance,
Brandon, of Mullensville; two adopted siblings, Lyndsey and Corey Hodges of
Basin; paternal grandfather, Paul Hodges of Saulsville; maternal grandmother, Tommie Jean Blankenship of Pierpoint; stepgrandparents, Bob and
Judy Sherrod of Mullens; a maternal great-grandmother, Betty King of Maben; a
very special friendship sister, Samantha McKinney and her husband, Harlen, of
Basin; and a host of family and friends.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pierpoint Freewill Baptist
Church with the Rev. Charles "Butch" Acord and the Rev. William O.
Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Craney, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - September 17, 2008
Madeleen Stepp, 73, departed this life, Monday, September 15, 2008
at her home in Craney surrounded by her loving family following a courageous
battle with cancer. Madeleen was born January 29, 1935, at Debord, Ky. She was
a daughter of the late Cleveland and Maudie James Porter.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Craney Missionary Baptist
Church. Madeleen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved by
all who knew her and will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter,
Charlene Stepp Blankenship, three sisters, her twin Kathleen Hinkle,
Naida Fraley, and Lola Cook.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 56
years, Grover Stepp of Craney; two sons, Bennie Stepp and his wife, Becky, and
Kenneth Stepp and his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Geraldine McKinney and her
husband, Roger and Evealene Elkins and her husband, Steve; grandchildren,
Whitney Boggs, and her husband, Joshua who was raised by Grover and Madeleen,
Roger Wayne McKinney and his wife, Christy; Kevin McKinney and his wife,
Lenore, Daniel Mckinney, Steve Elkins and his wife, Melissa, Adam Elkins and
his wife, Juanita, Kandi Stepp, Mark and Luke Stepp, Sammie Cooke and her
husband, Adam; great-grandchildren, Douglas and Molly McKinney, Bethany and
Maria McKinney, Taylor Stepp, Dawson Cooke, Kaitlyn and Andrew Elkins, and
Alisha Adkins.
A celebration of Madeleen's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept.
18, 2008 at the Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with the Revs. James
Walker and Charles Cook officating. Madeleen will be laid to rest in the
Stepp Family Cemetery at Craney. Grandsons will serve as casketbeaers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Cyclone, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 10, 2008
Nancy C. Miller, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov.
9, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a long illness.
Born Jan. 13, 1926, at Campus, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin
Harrison and Bertha Ann Burgess Paynter.
Nancy was a lifelong member of Campus Church of God and a loving
wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by her husband, Nathan Miller; seven brothers, Calvin, Arnold, Dexter,
George, Eugene, John Henry, and Leonard Martin Paynter; sisters, Donzil Blankenship, Pearl Paynter and Goldie Edith Paynter; a
grandson, Raymond Steel Jr.; and a granddaughter, Loretta Lynn Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory are five sons, Bobby Miller Sr.
and his wife, Marie, of Cyclone, Bill Miller of Cyclone, Larry Miller of
Cyclone, Jerry Miller and his wife, Greta, of Dailey, and Timothy Miller and
wife, Marlene, of Cyclone; three daughters, Dorothy Steele and her husband,
Bob, of Hanover, Janice Osborne and her husband, Jimmy, of Kopperston and
Violet Cordel and her husband, Ron, of Beaver; two sisters, Bonnie Eldridge of
Cyclone and Ruth Elkins of Man; eight grandsons; seven granddaughters; five
great-grandsons and ten great-granddaughters; one great-great-granddaughter;
several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Nancy's life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12,
2008, at Campus Church of God with Rev. Roger Stewart officiating. Nancy will
be laid to rest in Paynter Cemetery, Cyclone. Casketbearers will be her
grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Cyclone, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - April
13, 2009
Randall G. Paugh, 54, of Cyclone, passed away Wednesday, April 8,
2009, at his home of a heart attack. Born February 10, 1955, in Oceana, he was
a son of the late Orville James "Jim" and Edith Katherine
"Kat" Brown Paugh.
Also preceding him in death was a grandson, Evan Cole Cooper, and
his first wife, Karen Sue Cobb Paugh. Randy was a member of the Lacoma Baptist
Church at Cyclone. He was employed with Patriot Coal's Guyan Mine, and a
30-year member of the UMWA, Local 5958. Randy also enjoyed spending time with
his grandchildren Kara, Brody and Sara Beth, woodworking, hunting, fishing and
a lot of outdoor activities.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Annette Paugh; two
daughters, Melody Jean Cooper of Kopper City Bottom and Miranda Jo Paugh of
Beckley; three grandchildren, Kara Elyse Cooper, Brody Lee Hunt-Paugh and Sara
Beth Harris; two step-children, Leslie Ann (John Wesley Jr.) Harris of
Hampton-Newport News, Va., and Aaron Wesley Toler (fiancée Becky Story) of
Davin; other special people in his life was his aunt, Lois "Woot"
Acord, and uncle, Jack Acord, and their son, Greg Acord; father- and
mother-in-law, Pierce and Linda Bailey; Rachel Kay Bailey and her daughter,
Autumn J. Bailey; George, Rosa, Jerry and Sandra Cobb; two sisters, Linda Lou (Floyd) Blankenship of
Oceana and Brenda Sue (Randy) Stafford of Oceana; four brothers, Jimmy Dale
Paugh of Kopperston, Donnie (Dawna) Paugh of Cyclone, Gary (Bobbi) Paugh of
Nacogdoches, Texas, and Ricky Paugh of Gassaway; nieces and nephews, Christina
Hope Paugh, Jamie, Jordan and Ashlea Paugh, Jennifer Lostracco, Christopher and Shane Blankenship ,
Patrick and Jared Stafford and Allen Paugh.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Lacoma
Baptist Church with Rev. Doc Adkins officiating and the Harless Family
providing special music. Burial will follow in the Cook Cemetery on Huff
Mountain immediately after the service for family members. Pallbearers will be
Jimmy Dale Paugh, Donnie Paugh, Gary Paugh, Ricky Paugh, Rick Chapman and Rick
Egnor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Cyclone, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
General Lee Blankenship 66, departed this life Monday, September,
7, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Born July 26,
1943, in Cyclone he was the son of the late Sherman and Louvenia Donzil Paynter Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was a
retired coal miner, a member of Toler Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed deer
hunting and ginsenging.
Those left to cherish his memory are this wife of 40 years, Ethel Blanenship of Cyclone; two sons, Ira Lee Blankenship, and Curtis Blankenship
and wife, Tammy all of Cyclone; three daughters, Rose Ann
Brown and husband Carmel, Rebecca Harrison and husband Michael and Tina Paynter and husband James all of Cyclone; five brothers, James Donal Blankenship and wife Annie of Asheboro, N.C., Teddy Junior Blankenship and wife Sheila of Oceana, William Boyd "Bill" Blankenship and wife Rita of Matheny, Clettie Dean Blankenship and wife, Denise of Oceana, and Densil Blankenship of Oceana; five sisters, Mary Edith Stepp and husband, Berman of Denton, N.C., Myrtle "Jean" Lambert of Denton, N.C., Joyce Elaine Johnson and husband, Paul of Sophia,
N.C., Hazel Marie Cook and husband Larry of Brenton and Linda Lou Arrowood of Glenwood; six grandchildren, Melanie and Gracie
Harrison, Ronnie Ray and Marina Lusk, Kodey Blankenshp and James Paynter; a
great-granddaughter, Anna Lusk; several nieces and nephews and a host of family
and friends.
A celebration of Mr. Blankenship's life
will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009, at Toler Missionary Baptist
Church at Cyclone with Rev. Clarence Gibson officiating. Mr. Blankenship will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone.
http://www.adamtolermemorialfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
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+2009 Glen Fork, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
http://image2.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32861405
Arwon
Eugene Blankenship, 76, of Glen Fork departed this
life Wednesday, January 7, 2009, in Beckley Appalachian Regional
Hospital. Born July 25, 1933, in Clearfork, he was the son of the late Virgil Blankenship (Deceased) and Ruth Tilley-Blankenship (Deceased).
Mr.
Blankenship attended Baileysville High until leaving at the age of 16 to join
the U.S. Army where he received many medals, which include Distinguished
Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, four Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, Korean
Presidential Citation, Purple Heart, Army Occupation Medal, Bronze Star, Combat
Infantry Badge 2nd Award, National Defense Service Medal, VietNam Campaign
Medal, VietNam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, eight Over Seas Service Bars, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary
Forces Medal. Mr. Blankenship retired from the U.S. Army on August 31, 1973,
with 24 years of dedicated service to his country.
In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Imogene Acord-Blankenship
(1933-2003); a son, Larry Joseph Blankenship (Deceased); two brothers, Onnie
Blankenship (Deceased) and Raymond Blankenship (Deceased); and a sister, Florence Blankenship-Maynor (Deceased).
Those left
to cherish his memory are two sons, Philip
Blankenship of Glen Fork and Richard Blankenship of Texas; three daughters,
Doris Blankenship-Wallace
and her husband Randall of Matheny, Tina
Blankenship-Bolen and her husband Norvel, Jr., of
Glen Fork, and Linda Blankenship-Walsh and her husband Joseph of Glen Fork; five brothers, Danny Blankenship, Bill
Blankenship, Bob
Blankenship, Hershel
Blankenship, and David Blankenship;
four sisters, Mary Blankenship-Jones, Frances Blankenship-Jonas, Mabel Blankenship-Ridenour, and Phostina Blankenship; five grandchildren, Shawna Hall, Brandon George Wallace, Norvel Edward
Bolen III, Joseph Arwon Bolen, and David Bryce Stafford; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
A
celebration of Mr. Blankenship's life will be 1 p.m. today, January 11, 2009,
at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Ernest Francis, Jr., officiating. Mr.
Blankenship will be laid to rest by his wife, Ramona, in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny.
2009 Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Beckley
Post-Herald, 4-May-76
Robert L. Bailey, 46, of Glen Rogers, died in a Beckley hospital
Sunday after a long illness. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack.
Bailey was born Feb. 12, 1930, at Glen Rogers, a son of the late Mates Bailey.
He was a retired timberman.
He is survived by his mother, Ida Blankenship
Bailey of Glen Rogers; two daughters, Sherry and Darlene of California; one
son, Gary of Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Farrell of Bell and Pansy of Glen
Rogers, and five brothers, Paris of Eccles, and Raymond, Kelly, Earl and Ivan,
all of Glen Rogers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pine Grove
Baptist Church with Rev. John Richardson in charge. Burial will be in the Pine
Grove Cemetery at Ravencliff. The body will be taken to Bailey's mother's home
in Glen Rogers at 4 p.m. today from Evans and Evans Funeral Directors in
Oceana.
From: Ricky rickynj58(at)yahoo.com
2009 Glen
Rogers, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Pansy Mae Brooks 60, departed this life
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, following a short illness. Born June 4, 1949, in Glen
Rogers, she was the daughter of the late Matts and Ida Bailey. Pansy was a homemaker and loved dogs. She was very
generous to everyone she knew and will be dearly missed. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Rob and Bud Bailey.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 44 years,
Ronnie Brooks of Glen Rogers; a sister, Virgie McClung and husband, Bill of
Ravencliff; four brothers, Earl Bailey, Raymond Bailey, Bee Bailey and Dean
Bailey, all of Glen Rogers; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and
friends.
A celebration of Pansy's life will be 1 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov.
5, 2009, at Pinegrove
Missionary
Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Francis officiating. Pansy will be laid to rest in Pinegrove
Cemetery, Ravencliff. Casketbearers will be family and friends.
From: RickyNJ58 rickynj58(at)yahoo.com
+2009 Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Jerry Ray Blankenship, 61, departed this life Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Bowers Hospice
House surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with
cancer. Born April 17, 1948, in Mullens, he was the son of the late John and Inez Elswick Blankenship. Jerry loved spending
time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in
death by a brother, Richard Lee Blankenship; and
two sisters, Norma Sinecoff and Josephine Pearl Lafftery Bailey.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 35 years, Pansy Bailey Blankenship; a son, Billy Wayne Blankenship and wife, Marlena, of Milton; three brothers, Jim Blankenship, Henry Blankenship and wife, Barbara, and Johnny Blankenship
and wife, Kathy, all of Glen Rogers; seven sisters, Ruby Cole of Fairdale, Maxine Lafferty and husband, Jimmy, of Glen Rogers, Pat Armstrong and husband, Roy, of Glen
Rogers, Phyllis Lafferty of Sophia, Eleanor Lafferty and husband, Darrell, of Ravencliff, Marlene Tabor and husband, Stanley, of Glen Rogers and Darlene Willis Lafferty and husband, , of Glen Rogers; three
grandchildren, Robert, Daniel and Cheyanne Blankenship, all of Milton; 41 nieces and nephews and
a host of friends.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct.
27, 2009, at Pinegrove Community Church with Rev. Kevin Francis officiating.
Jerry will be laid to rest in Pinegrove Community Cemetery at Ravencliff.
Casketbearers will be family and friends.
From Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com
2008, Glover, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 7, 2008
Jo Ann Houchins,
76, of Glover, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, with her family by her side
following a long illness. Born June 23, 1932, at Guyan, she was the daughter of
the late Fred and Luella Messer Blankenship. Jo Ann was a loving
and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was
always surrounded by her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Arthur Houchins; and two sisters, Ocie Webb and Agnes Fleming.
Those left to cherish her memory include four sons, Steve Houchins
and his wife, Kathy, of Ramey Addition, Fred Houchins and his wife, Becky, of
Green Camp, Randy Houchins and his wife, Cherrie, of Glover and Curtis Houchins
and his wife, Jody, of Mullensville; three daughters, Sandra Beeman and her
husband, Tim, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Cindy Tilley and her husband, Perry, of
Glover and Pam Compton and her husband, Larry, of Glover; 14 grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren, Tim Beeman II and his wife, Lisa, and their son, Tim
Beeman III, Stephanie Searnock and her husband, Mike, Jennifer Green and her
husband, Mike, and their children, Gabby and Brady, Leah Beeman and her sons,
Cory and Ryan, Brad Houchins, Sarah Moore and her husband, Calvin, and their
daughter, Caitlyn, Amanda Cameron and her husband, James, and their daughters,
Kelli and Samantha, Arthur Houchins, Carla Weis and her husband, Jason, Miranda
McKinney and her husband, Joey, Kristie Houchins, Brandon Compton, Tracie
Houchins and Megan Tilley.
A celebration of Jo
Ann's life will be 11 a.m.
Thursday with the Rev. Herb Cook and Pastor Scottie Cline officiating.
Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Hanover, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
https://secure.fhwebhosting.net/muh/muh/notices/Edgel-Blankenship
Edgel
Blankenship, 72, of Hanover, went home to be with
his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, from his
residence. Born at Panther on April 2, 1936, he was the beloved son of the late
Clell and Sylvia (Roberts) Blankenship.
Edgel was a
beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,
and friend. He was a school bus driver for Wyoming County Board of Education,
and a member of the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church at Hanover. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie (Lester) Blankenship and two brothers:
Herman and Hershel Blankenship.
Those left to
love and cherish the memory of Edgel are: his son, Michael (Robin Owens and Daniel Owens) Blankenship of Hanover; his grandson, Tyler Blankenship of Hanover; his brothers and
sisters: Cecil (Anita) Blankenship of Baileysville, Thurman (Barbara) Blankenship and Estil (Margaret) Blankenship both of
Bassett VA, Marie Dotson and Hazel (Fred) Cline both of Austinville VA, Lou Emma (Doug) Peck of Piney VA, and Thelma Fergerson of Martinsville VA; and a host
of other dear family and friends.
A celebration
of his life was held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 11th at the Hanover
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Arnold Harless and the Rev. Jackie
Lester officiating. Burial followed in the Blankenship Family Cemetery at Hanover. He was carried to his final
resting place by: Doug Cline, Darrick Stacy, Bernie Ray Harper, Jody Shannon,
Tracey Cline, Jerome Owens. and
Ivan Lester. Honorary pallbearers were: Michael Perry, Doug Lester, Ozie
Hatfield, Roger Wimmer, Ronald Conners, Jim Hatfield, Mike Justice, and Dewey
Lusk.
2009, Hanover, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) -
October 2, 2009
Ruby Marie Riffe, age 60 of Hanover, died Sept. 30, 2009 at Welch
Community Hospital. Ruby was born January 17, 1949 to Hassel and Goldie
(Roberts) Stacey, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home chapel Saturday,
Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Herman Day and Pastor Elzie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at the Riffe Family Cemetery at
Steel Hollow in Hanover. Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Jesse, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 19, 2008
Clarence Richard "Pete" "Scooby" Evans, 55, of
Jesse, entered into Heaven on Aug. 17, 2008, from his home. He was born Jan.
24, 1953, at Cyclone, W.Va., a son of the late Robert and Minnie Blankenship Evans.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Keith Evans, whom
he loved and missed dearly and was taken too soon; and a brother, Billy Perry.
Scooby was a member of the UMWA Local 7604, having worked for Eastern Associated
Coal Company for 19 years at the Kopperston No. 2 mine. He attended the Oceana
Freewill Baptist Church and was employed by the WV Department of Highways for
the last nine years and 11 months. Pete enjoyed 4-wheeling, fishing, hunting,
spending time with his grandchildren and family, and going to church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Judy Dean Evans; two
loving sons, Richard Evans and wife, Schurla, of Kopperston, and Adam Evans of
Jesse; a loving brother, Charles Evans and wife, Patricia, of Cyclone; a loving
sister, Helen Daniels of Neibert; two loving grandsons, Brian and Brandon; two
precious granddaughters, Breanna and Bethany; several special nieces and
nephews; and a host of special friends.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Oceana Freewill
Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and the Rev. James Walker
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Stewart Cemetery, Matheny. Pallbearers
will be Andrew Reed, Charles May-nor, Todd Lester, Wayne Bailey, Randy Lee, John
Bradford and Jonathon Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Kopperston, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 11, 2008
Amalee Williams Blankenship, 87, answered Gods' call Monday, March 10, 2008. Born Sept. 15,
1920, in Pike County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Caroline
Snodgrass Williams.
She was a very loving and caring mother. Amalee was a member of the
Wyoming County Retired Teachers Association, having taught in Wyoming County
for 20 years. She got an A.S. degree from Beckley College and a B. A. from
Bluefield State College. She had previously sold World Book Encyclopedias and
was the top representative in the nation. Amalee was a member of Kopperston
Presbyterian Church where she was historian and Sunday school teacher for many
years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Rufford; granddaughter, Wendy Lee Corey, and a
grandson-in-law, Carl Reed; eight brothers and sisters; and nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Blankenship is
survived by her daughters, Jennifer
Blankenship of Beckley and Sonja Hrapchak and her husband, Paul, of Brookeville, Md. She is also
survived by three granddaughters, Chontelle Gray of Frederick, Md., Diane Reed
of Olney, Md., and Jill Schmid and her husband, Mike, of Mount Airy, Md.; five
great-granddaughters, Brandi Wrublik, Ashley Fishbein, Kerry Collins, Kelsey
Schmid and Brianna Hannan, and a great-grandson, Jacob Schmid; two great-great-granddaughters,
Cayly and Aubrianna Fishbein; and her caregiver, Georgia Lusk.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Kopperston
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Adrian Pratt officiating. Music will be by
David Hager and Teresa McCoy. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009 Lillydale, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Shirley Caroline Burrell Blankenship, 65, of Lillydale, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on
Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Ra-leigh General Hospital. She was born April 11,
1944, in Mullens, W.Va., a daughter of the late Paul Edward and Helen Ellis
Burrell. Shirley was a homemaker and of the Holiness Faith. An infant son, Samuel Matthew Blankenship, and two brothers, Tony Ellis and Joe Bob
Ellis, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Robert Gene Blankenship; four daughters, Edith and Bobby Rollins of Lynco, Caroline and Gary
Eakle of Harrisville, W.Va., Anita
Blankenship and fiancé Leon
Kennedy of Hanover and Geneva and Joshua Pennington of Lillydale; a son,
David and Norma Blankenship
of Lynco; three sisters, JoAnn O’Neal of Herndon, W.Va., Debra Stanley of St.
Mary’s, W.Va., and Carrie and Doug Shrewsbury of Hurricane, W.Va.; four
brothers, Paul and Ruby Burrell of Princeton, W.Va., Harless and Faye Burrell
of Brenton, W.Va., Hank and Alice Burrell of Maryland and Lenford and Bobbi
Burrell of Bud, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren, DJ, Matthew, Briawna, Brandi, Amanda,
Ashley, Kayla, Leanne, Punky, John, Megan and Neveah; six great-grandchildren,
Hunter, Jacob, Levi, Kyra, Dustin and Cody; and a host of other loving family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2009,
at the Cha-pel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Firg Proffitt
and Bro. Bill Massey officiating. Shirley will be laid to rest in Raymond Cook
Cemetery, Lynco, W.Va. Friends may gather with the family from 6 to 9 p.m.
today, August 30, 2009, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons and
sons-in-law.
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+2009 Lillydale,
Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Geneva Blankenship Cole, 73, of Lillydale, W.Va., passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009,
at CAMC General Division Hospital, Charleston, W.Va. Geneva
was born February 25, 1935, in Clear Fork, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bruce and “Josie” Josephine Acord
Blankenship. She was a
homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her son,
Troy Lance Cole, also preceded her in death, along with two brothers, James Blankenship and William Cook, a sister, Margie Rowe,
and her mother-in-law, Vera Tilley Cole.
Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, Alvin Cole; a
daughter, Betty Jean Cline and husband Rocky of Oceana, W.Va.; two sons, Ivan
Cole and wife Toni and Marvin Cole and wife Rhonda, all of Oceana, W.Va.; five
grandchildren, Troy Lance Berta, Aaron Stafford, Logan Cole, Melinda Cline, and
Stephanie Gibson; two great-grandchildren, Candace Gibson and Tyler Gibson; two
sisters, Kathleen Hatfield and husband Eugene of Coal Mountain, W.Va., and
Patsy Benjamin of Oceana, W.Va.; three brothers, Holly Blankenship and wife Ethel of SunHill, W.Va., Robert Blankenship and wife Shirley of Lillydale, W.Va., and Sam Blankenship and wife Freda of Crouches Farm, W.Va.;
along with a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009, at the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home in Lynco, with Rev. James Walker
officiating. Geneva will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
W.Va.
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Posted by Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com
+2008, Lynco, Wyoming Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 29, 2008
Lisha "Lisa" Blankenship Hall, 45, of Lynco, W.Va., a native of Mullens,
passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco. Lisa will be laid to rest in
Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Lynco, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 30, 2008
Lynco -- Audrey Delephine Chambers Clay, 75, went home to be with
the Lord Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in Raleigh General Hospital following a long
illness. Born March 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin
and Martha Dunford Baldwin. Mrs. Clay was a homemaker, loved going to church
and cooking. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and devoted her life to
her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
husbands, Dewey Chambers Jr. and Romey Clay; two daughters, Naomi Jasper and
Eleanor Stafford; a sister, Elizabeth Lawson; a stepson Romey Clay Jr.; and a
stepdaughter, Glady O'Neal.
Those left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Mary Wimmer
and her husband, Orval Ray, of Oceana, Barbara Chambers and her companion,
Keith Shumate, of Pineville, Millie Williams and her husband, Glenn, of Lynco
and Terry Clay of Lynco; two sons, Terry Bo Chambers and his wife, Lula, and
Romey Clay, both of Lynco; five sisters, Katherine Farrington of Virginia,
Shirley Wright of Virginia, Rachel Polly and her husband, C.S., of Virginia,
Laura Paskoskia of Fla., Trula Mitchell and her husband, James, of Lynco; three
brothers, Robert Baldwin and his wife, Virgie, of Lynco, Tommy Baldwin of
Bishop, Va., and Kenneth Baldwin and his wife, Betty, of Bishop, Va.; 14
grandchildren, Dovie Miller, Jamie Jasper and his wife, Amy, Dewey Jasper,
Audrey Belcher, Joey Jasper, Kewall Jasper, Crystal Short and her husband,
Trevor, Angie Blankenship and her husband, Roger, Phillip Stafford, Jr., Yolanda Toler, Jennifer Brooks and her
husband, Chris, Melissa Holstein, Patrick Holstein, and his wife, Jolene, and
Jason Holstein; 10 great-grandchildren, Aundie Acord, Mary Kay Belcher, Tyler Short,
Jack Nicholas Roth, Destiny Simone Chambers, Eddie Blankenship Jr., Christopher White, Anthony Holstein, Austin Holstein and Keisha
Holstein; stepchildren, Thomas Clay, Barbara Burchett, Billy Clay and his wife,
Donna, Marrina Sammons and her husband, Wes, Billy Glen O'Neal, Ricky O'Neal,
Tracy O'Neal and his wife, Patrica, Joey O'Neal and his wife, Tammy, Jewell
Stewart and her husband, Norman, and Larry O'Neal and his wife, Donna;
step-great-grandchildren, Lowanna, Becky and Timmy; numberous other grandchildren,
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Clay's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Adam
Toler Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Toler officiating. Burial will follow in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Casketbearers will be Joey Jasper, Dewey
Jasper, Roger Blankenship, Mark Burgess, Phillip Stafford Jr. and
Chris Brooks.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2009, Lynco, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
www.register-herald.com, 11/10/2009
Geneva Blankenship Pennington, 35, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. There will be a private
family visitation. She will be cremated in accordance with her wishes. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Marianna, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 2, 2008
Lonnie E. Compton, 75, of Marianna, passed away Thursday, May 1,
2008, at Bowers Hospice House following a short illness. He was born June 2,
1932, in Pikeville, Ky., to the late King and Warena Justice Compton. Mr.
Compton was a retired coal miner and a member of Mill Creek Freewill Baptist
Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving
wife of 51 years, Madgeline Hall Compton; a great-grandson, Stevie Strickland;
four brothers, Lester, Junior and James Compton, and Evert McKinney; and a
sister, Vicie Elkins.
Survivors include three sons, Paul Compton and his wife, Rhonda,
Michael Compton and his wife, Frankie, and Larry Compton and his wife, Pam, all
of Glover; a daughter, Paula
Blankenship and her husband, Randy, of Marianna; a brother, Arnold Compton of North Carolina; a
sister, Dorothy Dale of Virginia; eight grandchildren, Paul and Trina Compton,
Lea, Rose, Mike, Madge and Eva Compton, and Brandon Compton; a very special
grandson, Caleb Blankenship; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Calfee Funeral Service
Chapel, Pine-ville, with the Rev. Richie Walker officiating. Burial will follow
in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Mullens, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 13, 2008
Kathleen Marie Little Graham, 92, of Mullens, died Wednesday, March
12, 2008, at Wyoming Nursing and Rehab Center, New Richmond, following a long
illness. Born Dec. 20, 1915, at Barlow, she was the daughter of the late Thomas
Levi and May Bell Tabor Little.
Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and a 54-year resident of Mullens. She
was the last survivor of her immediate family and was of the Baptist faith. In
her leisure she loved reading her Bible, working in her flowers, sitting in her
swing, sewing, cooking and was known by family members for her great biscuits.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Philip Volney Graham; a granddaughter, Tamara Lynn Kirk; an infant
granddaughter, Deborah Renae Kirk; six brothers and a sister.
Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Joyce Blankenship and her husband, Bob, of Princeton, Millie Damewood and her husband, Sam, of Lashmeet
and Wilma Kirk and her husband, Pete, of Itmann; two sons, Bobby Graham and his
wife, Helen, of Mullens and Stacy Graham and his wife, Sharlene, of Beckley;
five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel,
Mullens, with the Rev. Gerald Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in
Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, New Richmond, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 31, 2008
George Buford "Pawdab" Edens, 74, of New Richmond, passed
away Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at VAMC, Beckley, following a long illness. Born
Feb. 24, 1934, on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Pardee, Ky., he was the
son of the late George W. and Ethel Hubbard Edens, whom he adored and loving
called "Ma" and "Pa."
Mr. Edens attended the New Richmond Chapel. He served in the U.S.
Army and Air Force during the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and
working with his hands.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,
Johnny Edens.
Survivors include his loving wife of nine and one-half years, Rita Blankenship Hicks Edens; three sons, Mike Edens and his wife,
Rhonda, of Alabama, David Edens and his wife, Ann, of King, N.C., and Dale
Edens of Georgia; two daughters, Kathy Acord and her husband, Eddie, of
Clearfork and Linda Stinnett and her husband, Kevin, of Lynco; a
daughter-in-law, Sheliah Edens; a sister, Shirley Waldron and her husband,
Wendell, of Valdosta, Ga.; a half brother, Bill Johnson of Kopperston; five
stepchildren, Bottsie Hicks, Timothy Hicks, Jack Hicks, Lee Hicks and Rose
Reece; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of George's life will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009,
at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Hoy Fitzwater and the
Rev. David Edens officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Fork Family
Cemetery, Cabin Creek. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Military
graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, New Richmond,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) -
May 29, 2009
Rebecca Fern Thorn, 77, of New Richmond passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at her
residence surrounded by her family to join her Lord and be reunited with her
beloved husband, Carl C. Thorn. Born September 28, 1931 at New Richmond, she
was the daughter of the late William
Henry Blankenship , Sr. and Enis
Halsey Blankenship .
Fern was a
homemaker. She was Baptist by faith and attended The First Church of God at
Corinne. She was a people person and loved spending time with her family and
visiting with friends. In her leisure she enjoyed gardening and canning.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, Carl C. Thorn whom she married on September 25, 1948; a son, David H.
Thorn; two daughters, Ruby Arliene Thorn and Hope Thorn; two brothers, Timmy and Jack
Blankenship .
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Diane Lynn
Vance of New Richmond; five sons, Bobby Dean Thorn and his wife, Kim of
Vanceboro, N.C., Marvin Craft Thorn of New Richmond, Douglas Ross Thorn of
McGraws, Buddy Owen Thorn and his wife, Barbara of Moorefield, W.Va., and
Kennith Kyle Thorn and his wife Brenda of New Richmond; five sisters, Geraldine Najjar and her husband, Albert of Atlanta, Ga., Rita Eden of Pineville, Drema Taylor of
Ohio, Sharon Seymour and her husband, David of North
Carolina, and Julia Cox and her husband Ron of North Carolina;
four brothers, William H. Blankenship Jr. and
his wife Betty of Lester, Terry
Blankenship and his wife,
Carol of Ohio, Mackie Blankenship of Crab
Orchard and Eugene Blankenship and his wife, Leigh of North Carolina; a
sister-in-law, Viola O'Donnell of Princeton; twelve grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and nine step-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009 at Tankersley Funeral
Home Chapel, Mullens with the Rev. Larry England officiating. Burial will
follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Family and friends will serve
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co.,
WV, Obituary
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Edward Huling "Ed" Lester, 68, of Oceana, WV, passed away
Thursday January 3, 2008 at the Beckley VAMC. He was born June 9, 1939 in
Pineville, WV, a son of the late Troy and Hazel Bailey Lester. Ed was a member
of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army
Veteran. His sister Goldie Spratt also preceded him in death. He was a devoted
husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost 46 years Maggie
Hendricks Lester; two sons Erby Lester and wife Donna of Oceana, WV and Troy
Dale Lester and companion Crystal Miller of California, MD; four sisters nancy
Mullins and husband Thomas of Beckley, WV, Wanda Redden and husband Ronnie of
Bolt, WV, Faye Belcher and husband Richard of Little Creek, WV and Ernestine
Trent and husband Darrell of IL; a brother Wilson Lester and wife Donna of Huff
Creek, WV; four grandchildren Edward Dale Lester, Autumn Taylor Lester,
Kristopher Blake Lester and Kaitlyn Brooke Lester; three step-grandchildren
Traevon Miller, Joseph Varela and Emma Miller; best friends Roger and Sharon Blankenship and a
host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday January 6, 2008 at
the Pentecostal House of Prayer in Lynco, WV with Bro. Jay Blankenship and Bro.
Richard Massey officiating. Ed will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 14, 2008
Rev. John H. Rollins, 82, of Oceana, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13,
2008, in Beckley Appalachian
Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 24, 1925, in Kenova,
W.Va., he was the son of the late Bert and Laura Salters Rollins.
Rev. Rollins was a member of the Toneda Baptist Church, a retired
coal miner, a member of the UMWA District 17 and a retired minister. He loved
serving the Lord, helping those in need and gardening. During his life he was a
pastor of several churches in Wyoming, Mingo, Raleigh and McDowell counties.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Kenneth and James Rollins.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Winnie Ruth Rollins of the
residence; five sons, Tom Rollins and his wife Becky of Altus, Okla., William
Rollins and his wife Fannie of Cyclone, Rev. John H. Rollins Jr. and his wife
Kristine of Scott Depot, Gerald D. Rollins of the residence, and Gregory W.
Rollins and his wife Janet of Cyclone; two daughters, Betty Blankenship and her husband Lonnie of Cyclone, and Fannie B. Edwards and her husband Greg of Rocky
Mount, N.C.; a sister, Clara B. Stewart of Westmont, Ill.; 18 grandchildren and
21 great-grandchildren.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at Evans
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 6, 2008
Hazel Mae Blackburn departed this life Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at the
age of 85 years, 4 months and 7 days at Beckley ARH following a short illness.
Hazel was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Emma, Ky., to the late John and Virgie Woods
Darby.
Hazel was a dedicated member of Delilah United Methodist Church in
Oceana for over 40 years where she was active in Delilah Methodist Women's
Society. Hazel was a wonderful, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. She enjoyed people and never met a stranger and will be
dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons,
Joe Otis Blackburn and an infant son, James Lotis Blackburn; a son-in-law, Roger Blankenship; two brothers, William Darby and John
Darby; and two sisters, Gerline Darby and Emegine Darby.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 66
years, High Blackburn; a daughter, Sharon Ann Blankenship of Oceana; a grandson, Vernon Blackburn;
two granddaughters, Melissa Childress and her husband, Rod, and Toni Stewart
and her husband, Ralph; three great-grandsons, Brandon Childress, Caleb
Childress, and Cody Lee Stewart; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Blackburn; two
great-granddaughters, Alison Childress and Marina Stewart; four brothers,
Lawrence Darby, Harold Darby, Joe Darby and Huey Darby; three sisters, Arizona
Jarrells, Lucy Waddle and Christine Darby; nieces and nephews, Bethel Gillam,
Kay Smitt, Ray Griffith and Dot Green; and a host of friends.
A celebration of Hazel's life will be noon Friday, Feb. 8, at Adam
Toler Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Warren Dove officiating.
Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 25, 2008
Barry Clark, 48, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. Barry
was born Nov. 12, 1959, in Logan; he was the son of Sam and Suzanne Fisher
Clark. Barry was a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School; he attended Oceana
United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed playing drums and loved animals.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, V.A. and
Dixie Fisher; his paternal grandparents, C. C. and Rhoda Clark.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Sam and Suzanne
Clark of Oceana; a sister, Becky Blankenship and her
husband, David, of Kopperston; a niece, Shannon Miller
Lynch and her husband, Roy, of Oceana; two nephews, Sean Miller and Shane
Miller, both of Kopperston; great-nieces and nephews, Elisabeth Lynch, Zakk
Miller, Ariel Miller, and Vada Miller; and a host of friends.
A celebration of Barry's life will be 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb.
26, 2008, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gerald Kincaid officiating.
Barry will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Casketbearers
will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 19, 2008
Oceana -- Donald Bowes, 80, departed this life Saturday, May 17,
2008, in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born Nov. 14, 1927, in Lewisburg, he
was the son of the late Morgan Gregory and Bertha Bowes.
Mr. Bowes served his country in the United States Army during the
Korean War; a retired truck driver for Lynco Mines with 38 years of service, he
attended Delilah United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing, camping, playing
guitar but most of all being with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
sisters, Margaret Short, Alva
Lea Blankenship, and Maxine
Padgett; and a brother, Arlie Gregory.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Arlene Elkins Bowes
of Oceana; two daughters, Madonna Powers and her husband, Melvin "Bud,"
of Fairdale and Karen Brown and her husband, Eric, of Oceana; a brother,
Kenneth Gregory and his wife, Mary, of Matheny; five sisters, Mary Anderson of
Pineville, Alma Blankenship of Clear Fork, Edna McVey of Pinch, Norma
Marcum of Vacaville, Calif., and Rema Kidd of Virginia; three grandchildren,
Melvin B.J. Powers of Fairdale, Candace Brown and Derek Brown both of Oceana;
several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Donald's life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21,
2008, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Warren Dove officiating. Donald
will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Casketbearers will be
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The
Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 1, 2008
Lynco - Beatrice Cline, 68,
departed this life Sunday, June 29, 2008. Born Dec. 12, 1940, in Simon, she was
the daughter of the late Bernie and Elvira Hatfield Blankenship. Beatrice enjoyed
collecting dolls, arts and crafts, and most of all, spending time with her
grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Cline; and two sisters, Bernice Mae Jones and Nymal Daugherty.
Those left to cherish her memory are four
sons, Charles Wilson Cline and his wife, Mitzi, of Lillydale, Terry Ray
"Buzzy" Cline of Lillydale, David Cline and his companion, Tammy
Biars, of Virginia, and Woodrow Wilson Cline Jr. and his wife, Angela, of
Crouches Farm; three daughters, Susan Rollins and her husband, Bobby, of
Oceana, Dana McMillion and her husband, Frank, of Mill Creek, and Paula Walls
and her companion, David Morgan, of Oceana; two brothers, Howard Blankenship and his wife,
Susan, of Long Branch and Matthew Bud Blankenship and his wife, Aretta, of Long
Branch; four sisters, Mary Mageline Cline of Long Branch, Sylvia Faulk of Man, Dale Cline and
husband, Darrell, of Glen Fork and Joyce Blair and her husband, Ted, of Virginia;
thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a special friend, Eugene
Bowles of Lillydale; and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends 11 a.m.
until time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. A celebration of
Beatrice's life will be noon Thursday at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel, Oceana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 11, 2008
Thurmond Rife, 81, departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in
CAMC Memorial Division, following a long illness. Born Sept. 17, 1926, in
Grundy, Va., he was the son of the late Jarvie and Vadie Justice Rife.
Thurmond was a retired coal miner having worked for Kopperston No.
1 and 2 mines. He was a member of Local Number 7604 and he also worked for Bob
Fields. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching and feeding birds. Thurmond was a
devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by his
family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
sisters, Myrtle Belcher, Zella Dotson, and Mendie Matney; and two brothers,
Edmond Rife and Frank Rife.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Tessie
Rife of Oceana; three daughters, Patricia Belcher of Oceana, Melissa Cole Blankenship and her husband, Steve, of Oceana, and Terenia Rife Schuman and her husband, Ron, of
Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Dicey Cline and Glenna Matney, both of Hurley,
Va.; two brothers, Corvin "Bug" Rife and Harold Rife, both of Hurley,
Va.; three grandchildren, Tonja Miller of Oceana, David and Jon Schuman of
Knoxville, Tenn., and Tiffany and Micheal Perdue of Oceana; two
great-grandchildren, Shawn and Samantha Miller of Oceana; and special children
whom he held near to his heart as if they were his own grandchildren, Carson and Anna
Blankenship .
A celebration of Thurmond's life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14,
2008, at Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church at Gusses Fork, Hurley, Va.,
with Rev. David Lester, Danny Hurley, and Hermon West officiating. Burial will
follow in Rife Cemetery, Gusses Fork, Hurley, Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 28, 2008
Martha Maynard Osborne, 92, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with the
Lord on Friday Nov. 28, 2008, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was
born September 15, 1916 in Boone County, WV, the daughter of the late Scott and
Lottie Bailey Maynard.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal House of
Prayer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Reggie Osborne;
two daughters, Athlene Hicks and Jearldine Blankenship; two sons, Teddy Blankenship and Wannielee Blankenship; and a daughter-in-law, Karen Sue Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry "Bear" Blankenship and wife Claire of Oceana, WV and Freddy Blankenship of Oceana, WV; a brother, Carl Maynard and
wife Phyllis of Cambridge, Ohio; 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and
three great-great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Sunday, Nove. 30, 2008, at the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV, with
Pastor Firg Proffitt officiating. Martha will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 8, 2008
Billie J. Smith, 64, departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008,
following a sudden illness. Born April 12, 1944, in Reedy Creek, he was the son
of Eliza Blankenship Banther.
Billie was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for B & L Excavating
for 44 years. He enjoyed gardening and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was
preceded in death by his stepfather, Dillard Banther; brother-in-law, Robert
George; and his mother-in-law, Beatrice George.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Eliza Banther of
Lynco; his wife of 41 years, Leneice Smith of Oceana; a daughter, Robin Smith
of Oceana; three sons, Willie Smith and his wife, Angie, of Lynco, James Combs
of Matheny, and Johnny Combs of Rockview; a brother, Jerry Smith and his wife,
Inez, of Sun Hill; a sister, Bessie
Blankenship and her companion,
Steve Tilley, of Lynco; a stepbrother, J. D. Banther and his wife, Janice, of
Lynco; three grandchildren, Willie Smith of Lynco, Jeremy Smith of Lynco, and
Kaylee Combs of Matheny; a special niece, Tonya Hatfield of Lynco; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
A celebration of Billie's life will be 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10,
2008, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Richard Massey officating. Billie
will be laid to rest in Glen Fork Community Cemetery. Casketbearers will be
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2009, Oceana, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, Jr., 72, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April
29, 2009. Sam was born September 18, 1937 in Clear Fork, WV, a son of the late Bruce and Jocie
Josephine Acord Blankenship,
Sr. Sam was a retired coal miner. His daughter Lisha “Lisa” Hall also
preceded him in death along with two sisters Geneva Cole
and Margie Rowe and two brothers
William
Cook and James Blankenship.
Survivors include his loving wife Freda Mae Massey Blankenship; a daughter Tina Toler and
husband Eric of Oceana, WV; two sons Tommy Blankenship
and wife Ellie of Oceana, WV and Ricky Blankenship and wife Valerie of Kopperston, WV; two sisters Kathleen Hatfield and husband Eugene of Cola Mountain, WV and Patsy Benjamin of Oceana, WV; two brothers Robert Blankenship and wife Shirley of Lillydale, WV and Holly Blankenship and wife Ethel of SunHill, WV; thirteen
grandchildren Scottie Hamilton, Tiffany Toler, Jennifer Blankenship, Bruce Blankenship
III, Chasity Whittson, Josh
Pennington, Angel Reed, Melissa
Blankenship, Mitchell Lambert,
Channing Lambert, Gabriel Lambert, Jennifer Lambert and Zachary Belcher; eight
great grandchildren Chase E. Hamilton, Herbert Lee Whittson III, William Bruce
Whittson, Matthew Wyatt Whittson, Joshua Thomas Gene Pennington, Emily Reed,
Eithen Reed and Wyatt Cooper; along with a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday May 6, 2009 in
the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Jessie Cline officiating. Sam will be
laid to rest in Raymond
Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV.
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Posted by Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com
2009, Oceana, Wyoming Co., VA, Obituary
Angie Blankenship
Rosenbaum, 69, of Oceana, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2009, at
her home surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. Angie was
born on Feb. 14, 1940, in Simon, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bert Joseph and Myrtle
Francis Kennedy Blankenship. Her
husband Donald F. Rosenbaum also preceded her in death along with three
sisters, Ilene Kennedy, Irene Cline
and Rosalee Blankenship; four
brothers, Jerry, Robert, Roy and Jimmy Blankenship.
Angie was an avid gardener, loved all her animals and was a C.N.A.
She was a member of the Gloryland and the Forgiven Gospel singing groups which
she loved immensely. She got great enjoyment from going to yard sales, where
she never met a stranger.
Survivors include her children Jimmy H. and wife Deana Rosenbaum of
Danville, Va., Barry Rosenbaum of Oceana, W.Va., and Debbie Parsons and husband
William “Peewee” of Oceana, W.Va., with whom she made her home; two
grandchildren, Carla Parsons and Caleb Rosenbaum; three stepgrandchildren,
Shawn Parsons, Michael Parsons and Nick Parker; three sisters, Mary McGovern,
Alice Lester and husband Roger and Maxine Steel and husband Arlen all of
Oceana, W.Va.; three sisters-in-law, Jessie Huff, Becky Abernathy and Catherine Blankenship; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended
family and friends, and a longtime companion, Hubert Hatfield.
Angie will be laid to rest in Morgan Cemetery on Long Branch
Mountain.
http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blankenship/2086/mb.ashx
Posted by Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com
2009, Oceana, Wyoming Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Logan
Banner, (WV) - August
8, 2009,
Carl "Curly" Edward Cook of Oceana, formerly of Davin,
entered into eternal rest Monday, August 3, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital
at Beckley following a long illness. Born June 27, 1966, at Logan, he was a son
of Susan Cook Osborne and step-son of Roger Osborne of Oceana.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Raymond and
Freda Collins Cook of Davin, and a brother, Michael Scott Cook, also of Davin.
Curly was a 1984 graduate of Man High School, won a state championship in
weight lifting and was an avid football player. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and
was a Dale Earnhardt fan.
Additional survivors include a niece and nephew, Kayla Cook and a
nephew, Michael Cook, both of Logan; five step-sisters Tammy (Danny) Miller of
Denver, N.C., Sandra (Danny) Blankenship , Cheryl (Kenny) Lamb and Stephanie (William) Cook, all of
Oceana, and Monica (Cubby) Whitlock of Kenna, and a host of aunts, uncles,
step-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Services were held Friday, August 7, at the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home at Lynco with Rev. William Cook officiating. Curly was laid
to rest beside his brother in the Claypool United Methodist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Pineville, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 1, 2008
Gaynell Brinkley Blankenship, 57, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, following
a sudden illness. Born July 11, 1950, in Mullens, she was the daughter of the
late William Dewey and Clara Gross Brinkley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,
Terri Thompson, and a daughter, Melina Mullins. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She enjoyed playing
bingo, playing with her grandchildren and being with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry "Totche" Blankenship; a son, Andy
Blankenship and his wife,
Jennifer, of Lexington, N.C.; two daughters, Jackie Smith
and her husband, Bobby, of Lexington, N.C., and Gilda
Phillips and her husband, Tony, of Pineville; six grandchildren, A. J., Paige, Cody Blankenship, Taylor Smith and Stormy and Gabby
Phillips; a brother, Bill Brinkley of Mullens; a stepbrother, David Parks of
Norfolk, Va.; and two sisters, Dot Sue Moran of Mullens and Martina
"Marty" Brinkley of Rock Hill, S.C.
Service will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jerry S. Blankenship – b.19Oct1950 - Pineville, Wyoming, WV:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJZX-LWK4
2009, Ravencliff,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Register Herald, 12/24/2009, Beckley WV,
Donald Anthony “Pops” Lafferty, 80, of Ravencliff, entered into a
new life Monday, December 21, 2009, at the Bowers Hospice House following a
long illness. Born February 17, 1929, in Wyoming County, he was the son of the
late Anthony Dan Lafferty and Inez Belcher Lafferty. Donald was of the Baptist
faith. He was a member of the UMWA, enjoyed hunting, fishing, sitting on the
porch swing, gardening and being with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three grandchildren,
Angela Lafferty, Ronnie Lafferty, Jr., and Shawn Bailey; a brother, Franklin
Lafferty; and a sister, Joanna Lafferty.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Meadows Lafferty of the
residence; Sons, Ronnie Lafferty and his wife, Carol, of Glen Fork, Danny
Lafferty and his wife, Polly, of Ravencliff, Donnie Lafferty and his wife,
Rosetta, of Fairdale, Timmy Bennett and his wife, Brenda, of Maben; Daughters,
Joanna Hash and her husband, Lacy, of Glen Fork, Geneva Worley and her husband,
Randy, of Ravencliff, Misty Blankenship and her
husband, Shawn, of Oceana; Brothers, Harry Lafferty and
his wife, Onva, of Saulsville, Eugene Lafferty and his wife, Bonnie, of Glen
Rogers; Special daughter-in-law, Lucy Lilly; His faithful friend, Angel; 16
Grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews and a host of
friends.
A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
December 26, 2009, in the Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Lucian Brown and
Gene Reid officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 until time of
the service.
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/hazel-morgan
Hazel Morgan 73 of Simon, departed this
life on Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. Born on September 10, 1934 at Guyan, she was the daughter of the
late Tollison and Ida (Brown) Cline.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Raymond Curtis Morgan; two sons:
Clyde and Timothy Morgan; a daughter,
Patricia Blankenship; and one great grandchild, Adrian Frye. Hazel was a homemaker and a member of
the Freewill Baptist Church.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Hazel are: her three sons: Larry (Patty) Morgan of Oceana, and Mark and
Michael Morgan of Simon; her two daughters:
Sharon (Garfield) Hatfield of Gilbert, and Rose Morgan of Simon; her
eleven grandchildren; her twenty great grandchildren; and a host of family and
friends. She will be greatly missed by
all who knew her.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2008 at
the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Blankenship and the Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. Burial followed in the Toler Cemetery at the
Long Branch section of Simon. Family
and friends served as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 4, 2008
Betty Jo Kenneda Blankenship, 74, of Simon, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist
Church, Simon.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2008, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
https://secure.fhwebhosting.net/muh/muh/notices/Betty-JoKenneda-Blankenship
Betty Jo Kenneda
Blankenship, 74, of Simon, went home to be with her
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, from Charleston
Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, at Charleston, [Kanawha Co.,] WV. Born on September 13, 1934, she was the beloved daughter of the
late Kirt and Sara (Cline) Kenneda.
Betty was a loving
daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and
friend. She was a homemaker and a member of the Long Branch Freewill Baptist
Church. She loved and was devoted to the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church
Ladies Aid serving as their president. She will be greatly missed by all who
knew and loved her.
In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years,
Levi Arnold Blankenship; one son, Leman Blankenship; one son-in-law, Marvin Bradford,
Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Gay Blankenship; five brothers: Landon, Arson, Ulin, Arlin, and Willie Kenneda; and
three sisters: Lila Mae Brooks, Elouis Conn, and Janice Lawrence.
Those left to
love and cherish the memory of Betty are: her three beloved sons: Roy Lee (Barbara) Blankenship of Skin Fork, Christopher (Lisa) Blankenship, Sr., and Leonard Blankenship, both of Long Branch; her four loving daughters: Lisa (Benny) Mullins of Brenton, Teresa Bradford of Gilbert, Pamela (Anthony) Lester of Hanover, and Greta (Bernie) Harper of Simon; her sister,
Melba Lawrence of Simon; her 12 precious grandchildren; her 12 precious great
grandchildren; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral
services were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 7th at the Long Branch
Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lonnie
Blankenship and the Rev. Scotty Cline officiating.
Burial followed in the Morgan Cemetery at Long Branch of Simon. She was carried
to her final resting place by her grandsons.
2009, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/vicie-deloris-rusty-baker-kenneda
Vicie Deloris “Rusty” (Baker) Kenneda, 69, of Simon, went home to
be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her loved ones waiting
for her in heaven on Saturday, September 26, 2009, from CAMC—Memorial Division
at Charleston. Born on April 29,
1940 at Simon, she was the daughter of the late Chess Walls and the late Icie
Baker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
grandparents; her brother, Rodney Baker; three sons: Jeffrey, Jerry, and Howard Kenneda; her
son-in-law, Randy Thomas; seven sisters-in-law; and nine brothers-in-law. Rusty was a loving wife, mother,
mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and
friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish her memory are: her loving husband of 49 years, Jennings
Kenneda of Simon; her loving daughter, Shirley Kenneda Thomas of Simon; her
five wonderful sons: Christopher
(Audrey) Kenneda, Ralph, Kenneth, and Aaron Kenneda, all of Simon, and James
(Dana) Baker of Hanover; her god-daughter, Dora Jane Morgan of Lillydale; her
eleven precious grandchildren: Brandy Thomas (Chad) Blankenship, Kristie, Jeffrey, Seirra, Jacob, Bryan, Leslie, Kashawna, and
Brittany Kenneda, Jessica Green, and Amber Baker; her three wonderful great grandchildren: Makayleah Kenneda and Makenzie and Ashton
Blankenship; her brother, Joe
Baker of Beckley; her sister, Liddie (Charles) Bailey of Brenton; her five
sisters-in-law: Lennie (Norman) Lawrence
and Wanda Lee Cook both of Simon, and Sueann (Clarence) Lester of Hanover,
Alberta Moore of North Carolina, and Dorse Cline of Kentucky; her special
friends: the nurses at the Logan
Dialysis Center and the staff of STAT Ambulance Service; and a host of other
dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 1st
at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Stewart and the
Rev. Landon Kennedy officiating. Burial will following in the Kenneda Family Cemetery at Wolf Pen
Hollow of Simon. She will be
carried to her final resting place by family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sun Hill, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 27, 2011
Theadore Toler, 60, of Sun Hill, WV, went to be with the Lord on
Friday, November 25, 2011, at his residence after a courageous battle with
stomach cancer. He was born September 20, 1951, in Sun Hill, WV, a son of the
late Everett "Jack" Toler and Beulah Toler.
Theadore was a retired Wyoming County school bus driver and a 1970
graduate of Baileysville High School. He loved to drive eighteen-wheelers and
his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed spending time at home with his family and
taking care of his garden and his animals — especially his boxer Roscoe and his
parrot Gabby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Edward Toler
and Charles Toler, and his in-laws Virgil and Bessie Morgan.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years Linda
Carol Toler and two daughters — Tina and John Adams of Baileysville and Dina
and DJ Burgess of Clear Fork; four grandchildren who were his greatest joy —
Marissa and LaThea Hatfield and David and Dakota Burgess; one sister Wanda
Harvey Golden of French Creek; a sister-in-law Barbara Toler of Glen Daniel;
brothers-in-law Jim and Norma Morgan of Huntington and Ed and Dinah Morgan of
Texas; sister-in-law Mary Lou Cline of Lewisburg; nieces and nephews and their
families, Mylena Yee, Janet Simpson, Rita Cook, Andy Harvey, and Jessie Harvey,
and many cousins and friends who have been so helpful through his illness. Also
a special thanks to Man ARH, Dr. Larson and Staff, and our special new friend
nurse Pam Harvey whom God sent to us. He will sadly missed
by everyone who knew him — family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2011,
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Hannibal Blankenship , Jr., officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers
will be cousins Jim Blankenship and Ryan
Blankenship, special friends
Brad Toler and Willie Osborne, and sons-in-law John Adams and DJ Burgess.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2008, Wyoming, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 28, 2008
Paris Eugene "Gene" Cook, 80, of Wyoming passed away
Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a short
illness. His son Greg passed away Sunday evening. Born March 17, 1928, at
Jesse, he was the son of the late Hobert L. and Esther Workman Cook.
Mr. Cook was a coal miner and of the Pentecostal faith. He was a
member of the Baileysville Sportsman Club, the NRA and the UMWA. He served in
the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a son, Byron Cook; two grandchildren, B. J. Hammitt and
Garrett Cook; a brother, Ward Cook; a sister, Mary Carmichael; a
brother-in-law, Kenneth Barrett, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Survivors include his loving
wife of 57 years, Louise Barrett Cook; four sons, Gary Cook of Elizabeth, Ind.,
Jeff Cook and his wife, Debbie Clay Cook, of Saulsville, Mark Cook and his
wife, Joyce McKinney Cook, of Saulsville, and Keith Cook and his wife, Rebecca,
of Scott Depot; three daughters, Pam Hall of Ramey Addition, Jeanette Hall and
her husband, Sampy, of Saulsville, and Marta Mitchell and her husband, Terry,
of Brenton; three brothers, Norvell Cook of Wolf Pen, Clifford Cook of Ramey
Addition, and Hobert Cook Jr. of Lavalette; three sisters, Velva Adams of
Indian Creek, Margaret Morgan of Tazewell, Va., and Joseph-ine Goff of Floyd,
Va.; 17 grandchildren, Angela Toler, Ernie Hall, Kristin Hall, Jamie Blankenship, Joshua Hall, Misty Kirkland, Aimee Cook,
Ryan Cook, Emily Cook, Chloe Cook, Sydney Cook, Kim Samples, Chris Mitchell,
Aaron Cook, Brittany Cook, Courtney Ray and Zachary Ray; 13
great-grandchildren, Tristan Toler, Sierra Toler, Hunter Hall, Tanner Hall, Hayden Blankenship, Hannah Blankenshi ,
Kensi Kirkland, Stevy Dawn Kirkland, Kylie Kirkland, Shianne Villorin, J.J.
Villorin, Jordan Mitchell and Savannah Mitchell; and several nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Joint services for Gene and
Greg will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Christian Fellowship Worship
Center, Pineville, with the Rev. Bill Goode and the Rev. Lee Fischer
officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military
service will be conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard. Family and friends
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Matheny, Wyoming Co., WV, Palm Memorial Gardens
Blankenship, Curtis
b.23Jul1922, Guyan, Wyoming Co., WV, d. 20Mar2005, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV,
S/o William French Blankenship
& Ethel M. Shannon, H/o Marie Harvey
Father/o, Danny, Jerry, Eddie, & Peggy
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32866993
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wyoming Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Seldon W. 52, 15Jan1957 - 01Dec2009, Brenton, Wyoming, WV, WV-233-02-7523
Blankenship, King
E. 86, 13Jun1922 - 10May2009, Clear
Fork, Wyoming, WV, WV-235-28-0956
Blankenship, Ralph 51, 28Nov1956 - 09Jun2008, Clear
Fork, Wyoming, WV, WV-234-94-5570
Blankenship,
Richard L. 57, 22May1951 - 11Sep2008, Clear Fork, Wyoming, WV, WV-235-82-2456
Blankenship,
General L. 66, 26Jul1943- 07Sep2009, Cyclone, Wyoming, WV, WV-233-70-0967
Blankenship, Arwon
E. 76, 25Jul1932 - 07Jan2009, Glen
Fork, Wyoming, WV, WV-236-46-3446
Blankenship, Jerry
R. 61, 17Apr1948 - 24Oct2009, Glen
Rogers, Wyoming, WV, WV-235-80-3354
Blankenship, Edgel 72, 02Apr1936 - 07Jan2009, Hanover,
Wyoming, WV, WV-233-54-7241
Blankenship,
Shirley C. 65, 11Apr1944 - 27Aug2009, Lynco, Wyoming, WV, WV-235-88-5609
Blankenship,
Hattie E. 91-92, 17Aug1917 - 11Aug2009, Matheny, Wyoming, WV, WV-233-58-7855
Blankenship, Cecil 83, 24Feb1925 - 07Nov2008, Mullens,
Wyoming, WV, WV-236-28-8722
Blankenship, Bruce 71, 18Sep1937 - 29Apr2009, Oceana,
Wyoming, WV, WV-236-58-0698
Blankenship,
Gaynell G. 57, 11Jul1950 - 29Apr2008, Pineville, Wyoming, WV, WV-234-04-9185
Blankenship, Betty
J. 74, 13Sep1934 - 03Dec2008, Simon,
Wyoming, WV, WV-235-82-4199