2012-2013 WV, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Berkeley
2013, Inwood, Berkeley Co., WV, Obituary
Times West Virginian (Fairmont, WV) - July 17, 2013
Deceased Name:
Helen Parrish
Helen L. Parrish, 98, of Inwood, and formerly of Mannington, passed
away unexpectedly and peacefully Sunday evening (July 14, 2013) at the
Shenandoah Center Nursing Home in Charles
Town, [Jefferson Co., WV]. She was born Jan. 7, 1915, at Dent's
Run, Mannington, daughter of the late Henry H. Satterfield and Zella A. Batson
Sloan Satterfield.
She is survived by her son, James A. Parrish and wife Martha of
Inwood; one granddaughter, Dawn Denise Parrish of Inwood; two grandsons,
Jeffrey Jay Parrish and wife Nicole of Bunker Hill, and Mark Allen Parrish of
wife Michelle of San Clemente, Calif.; five great-granddaughters, Elizabeth
Smith and husband Andrew, Emily Parrish, Savanna Parrish, Jessica Parrish and
Julia Parrish; two great-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her
husband, Chester Parrish, who died in 2001; three sisters, Irene Snider, Della Blankenship
and Georgia Hibbs; and two brothers, Floyd Sloan and Denzil Satterfield, who
died in infancy.
Helen was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cared
very deeply for all her family. She enjoyed cooking and family get-togethers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Masters Funeral Home,
209 Main St., Mannington. Burial will follow at
Viewpoint Cemetery in Rachel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Boone
2012, Bloomingrose, Boone Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 31, 2012
Milton Anderson, 66, of Bloomingrose, WV, went home to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at the Hubbard Hospice House Charleston,
WV, after a long illness. He was born May 13, 1946, at Brown Town, TN, a son of
the late Beecher and Cora Brown Anderson. Milton served his country in the U.S.
Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a retired coal miner with 38 years of
service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, Wallace, James, and Sammy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Connie Collins
Anderson; children, Angela Anderson Basham and companion Philip, Eric Anderson
and companion Jennifer and Valerie Anderson Means; grandchildren, Emily, Erin
and Brock Basham, Hunter, Ridge, Erica Anderson, Breanne Means, Starr and
Xander Arthur; brothers, Gary and wife, Barb and Norman Anderson; sisters, Carolyn McCormick, Thelma
Young and husband, Charles Jr., Sharon Blankenship
and husband, Bill; special family and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, September 1,
2012, at 1 o'clock in the Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, WV, with the
Rev. Robert Webb. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, WV, with
military graveside rites by VFW Post #5578, Madison, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Foster, Boone Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - January 10, 2013
Donald D. Toler, of Foster, departed this life on January 8, 2013.
Don was born May 22, 1928, at Sun Hill, Wyoming County, son of the late Ira H.
and Mary Merl Cook Toler, and was also preceded in death by brothers, Ira
Junior, Arley "Clen," William and Vaughn; and sisters, Elouine Aliff
Elkins and Belva Simpson.
Don was a member of West Madison Baptist Church. He graduated from
Oceana High School, attended Marshall College and graduated from Tri-State
University, Ind., with his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He was
a nuclear design engineer for several years in R&D at Westinghouse and
later opened his own auto parts business (president/CEO) in Madison. Don was a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Helen L. Blankenship;
son, Douglas Calaway; son, Keith Dewain (Ruth); daughter, Cynthia (Troy)
Dutton; grandson, William Benjamin Hager; sisters, Mary Ellen Ellis and Marlene
Ford; and a host of extended family members.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, January 12, at 2 p.m.
at West Madison Baptist Church, 401 Fourth Ave. W., Madison, WV 25130, 304-369-4733.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Hewett, Boone Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - October 12, 2013
Ardith Ray Ball, 99, a lifelong resident of Missouri Fork, Hewett,
passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013, after a short illness. He was born July
1, 1914, son of the late Richmond and Alberta Ball.
He was a retired miner from Spruce River Coal Co. and also worked
for Danville Lumber Co. He was a lifelong member of Spencer Chapel United
Methodist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Myrtle
Aleshire Ball; two sisters, Ruby White and Oma Hager; brother, Opie Ball; and
daughter, Nancy Ball.
He is survived by two daughters,
Betty "Dale" Franklin of Burlington, Colo., Iva Blankenship of Aurora, Colo.; son, Edward
"Bud" Ball and wife, Joyce of Missouri Fork; and sister, Hazel Casto
of Hewett.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Sunday, October 13, at Spencer
Chapel United Methodist Church Hewett with Rev. Roger McCauley and Harold Ray
Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Ball Family Cemetery at Missouri Fork,
Hewett.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Jeffrey, Boone Co., WV, Obituary
Coal Valley News (Madison, WV) - January 16, 2013
Janet F. Blankenship Miles, 72, of Jeffrey, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January
11, 2013 at Boone Memorial Hospital. She was born January 23, 1940 at Lake, WV
and was a daughter of the late Ray and Myrtle Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harry
Blankenship and Glen Blankenship; and one sister, Helen Ball. Janet was a member of Spencer United
Methodist Church. She retired from Boone Memorial Hospital with 30 years of
service as a Medical Records Technician. She was a precious mother, grandmother,
great grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to all.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Maurice Miles; two
daughters, Libby (Joey) Akers of NC and Sherri (John) Bennett of AL; one son,
Scott (Terri) Miles of CO; one sister, Nada Ellis of OH; grandchildren, Amanda
(Jeff) Brannen of AL, Tiffany Bennett of AL, Kelsey Jo Akers of NC, Tanner
Miles of CO, Nicholle (Tim) McNabb of NC, Jodie Akers of NC and Shane Gragg of
MS; and one great-grandson, Easton Miles Brannen of CO. She also leaves behind many
loved ones and friends.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, January 14
at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with the Rev. Roger McCauley and Harold Ray
Ball officiating.
Burial followed in Family Gardens, Madison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Ray, 75, 19Jun1903 -
??Oct1978, Hewett, Boone, WV, WV-235-05-0514
SSDI; Blankenship, Myrtle, 87, 16Nov1909 -
20Nov1996, Hewett, Boone, WV, WV-235-96-4660
Braxton
2012, Gassaway, Braxton Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - August 6, 2012
Myrtle Kathleen Armstead, 82, of Gassaway went home to be with the
Lord on August 3, 2012, at Charleston Area Medical Center [Charleston,
Kanawha Co., WV]. She was
a Christian and a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church, where she had served as
an AWANA Cubbies leader and Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir and
assisted with Ladies' Helping Hands. Born August 4, 1929, in Clendenin, Myrtle
was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Huffman.
She was the loving wife of the late James E. Armstead for 58 years.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Carol Harmon; her
granddaughter, Christina Kay Harmon; half
sisters, Carrie Blankenship and Minnie Shaffer; and half brothers,
Basil Harper and Oak Harper. Myrtle worked at Walker's Drug Store in Gassaway
for several years. She loved to quilt, and her greatest joy was lovingly
serving her family and friends. She was a kind and caring mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie and Karen
Armstead of Sutton and Tim and Anna Armstead of Elkview; grandchildren, Stacy
Jones, Keith Harmon and Katie Armstead; great-grandchildren, Dylan Jones,
Caitlyn Jones, Cassidy Jones and Kaylee Harmon; brothers, Phillip Huffman of
Elkview and Bill; sisters, Wanda Armstead of Ripley, Gladys Lilly of
Charleston, Duvie Holbert of Clendenin, and Helen Edens of Ripley.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, at Sugar Creek
Baptist Church, Gassaway, with Pastor Allen Legg officiating. Burial will be in
the Reamer Hill Cemetery, Clendenin.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Little Birch, Braxton Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - October 24, 2013
Virginia Lee Davis Hall, 89, of Little Birch, formerly of Chapel,
passed away October 22, 2013, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital [Gassaway,
Braxton Co., WV]. She was
a homemaker and a Christian. She enjoyed gospel music and loved to travel.
She is survived by her husband, Paul D. Hall of Little Birch;
stepsons, Robert Cunningham of Buckhannon and Philip Cunningham of Wooster,
Ohio; daughter, Colletta Blankenship and husband,
Paul, of Chapel; grandchildren, Dale
Blankenship Sr. of Chapel,
Treena Miller and husband, JP, of Chapel, Lisa Davis and Dawn Davis, both of
Wadsworth, Ohio, Eric Davis of Sandyhook, Ky., Mike Davis of Sutton and
Tennille Wotring of Barberton, Ohio; great-grandchildren,
Robert "Bud"
Blankenship and wife, Leanna,
of Chapel, Mike Blankenship and wife, Leslie, of Sutton, Justin Blankenship of Chapel, Dale Blankenship Jr. and Haylee
Blankenship , both of
Buckhannon, Amber Vaughan of Ashland, Ky., Kyle Harpley, Kendall Sears, Olivia
Davis and Lilly Jean Gordon, all of Wadsworth, Ohio, Katherine Watkins of
Barberton, Ohio, and Michaela and Madeline Davis, both of Buckhannon; and great-great-grandchildren, Jody Blankenship of Chapel and Nevaeh and Payton Blankenship , both
of Sutton.
She was preceded in death by husband, Chester D. Davis; son, Gene
Brennon Davis; sisters, Rita and Rhoda; and brother, Paul.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 25, at Richard M. Roach
Funeral Home, Gassaway, with the Rev. Bobbie Harper Sr. officiating. Burial
will be in Weston Masonic Cemetery, Weston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cabell
2013, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 16, 2013
Opal Plumey, 91, of Barboursville, passed away Saturday, February
16, 2013, at home. Born December 9, 1921, at Joe's creek, Ky., she was a
daughter of the late Hans and Laura Gilliam Stratton.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Billie Plumley; one
son, and three brothers. Opal was a retired Logan County School teacher and of
the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include Donald Plumley of Barboursville, Randy (Roselee)
Plumley of Putnam County, Ronald (Duanne) ) Plumley of Chapmanville, William
Rodney Plumley of Texas, and Roger (Mary) Plumley of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Gail (Clancy) Goff of Joe's
Creek, and Christine
Blankenship of Paintsville,
Ky., and nine grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, at Collins
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donnie Estepp officiating. Burial will follow
in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers are family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Barboursville, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.timeformemory.com/fh_obituary.cfm?obitid=38607&fhid=16&locationid=16
Marie Blankenship,
78, of Barboursville, WV passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at St. Marys
Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She
was born March 14, 1935 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Floyd Harrison
and Lucy Sullivan.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert P. Blankenship; two sons Gregory Eugene Collins and Charles Chuck Collins, Jr.;
and eight siblings.
She is survived by one daughter Donita Jones of Scottown, Ohio;
daughter-in-law Annette Collins of Huntington, WV; three granddaughters; two
grandsons; nine great grandchildren; and one sister Margaret McGraw of
Louisville, KY.
Funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2013 at
Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Charlie Cremeans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Culloden, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - November 3, 2012
Jack Chaffin, 83, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Nov. 1,
2012, in Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. He was retired from Owens-Illinois in Huntington, a
member of the Sycamore Missionary Baptist Church and loved his family and farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thadies and Ella McCloud
Chaffin; sisters, Annabelle Perdue, Bonnie Hewer; and daughter, Jacquline
Adkins.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Mount Chaffin; sister, Haney Byrd;
daughters, Phyllis (Danny) France,
Patricia Chaffin, Ella (Larry) Roe, Delores (Rick) Smith, Shanna (Mitchell) Blankenship and
Lisa (Jim) Reece and son-in-law, Rodney Adkins; 19 grandchildren, 35
great-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Allen
Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Rev. James Jobe officiating. Burial will follow
in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Funeral
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=86842549
Ted Garland
Blankenship, 70, of Huntington, WV, passed away on
March 12, 2012, in St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1942, in
Bluefield, W.Va., the son Jewell Vaught Blankenship of Ona, W.Va., and the late Ralph Vernon
Blankenship.
He was a member
of Trinity Episcopal Church, Huntington, and was a retired Systems Engineer
with IBM.
He was also
preceded in death by one brother Harold
Blankenship.
He is survived
by his friend and life companion of 48 years, Clyde Grubbs of Huntington; four brothers,
Vernon Lee Blankenship of Gap Mills, W.Va., Clark Curtis of Chester, Va., Alvin David and Ralph Douglas Blankenship, both of Gap Mills, W.Va.; one sister-in-law, Charlene Blankenship of Columbus,
Ohio.
A memorial service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Huntington, with Jim
Morgan officiating. Inurnment at
the Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium.
2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Funeral
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - August 12, 2012
Gladys Fern Blankenship of Huntington, 2 p.m., Harmony United Methodist Church; Ridgelawn
Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.chapmans-mortuary.com./
Mrs. Gladys Fern Blankenship, 98, of Huntington, widow
of Marvin L. Blankenship,
Sr. passed away Friday August
10, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 12,
2012 at Harmony United Methodist Church, where she has been a long time member
with Rev. Phil Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park.
She was born March 16, 1914 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late
Stephen Henry and Charlotte Plybon Barbour. She and her husband were self
employed Grocers in Huntington.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death
by a daughter, Sharon Thacker, 2 sons, Jennings Blankenship and Marvin Blankenship,
and 8 siblings.
Surviving are a daughter
and son-in-law, Myra and Charles Nash of Huntington, a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Ann Blankenship of Billingsley, AL, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and
many great great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Jennings W., 74,
08Jun1931 - 02May2006, Huntington, Cabell, WV, WV/NC-232-48-7579
SSDI; Blankenship, Marvin, 74,
13Apr1909 - ??May1983, Huntington, Cabell, WV, WV-234-05-3403
2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.morrisfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1580595&fh_id=10349
Tyler Scott Blankenship, 12, of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at
his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:30 pm Saturday, September 8,
2012 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Joe Stowers. Burial will follow
at Blankenship Cemetery, Wayne, WV.
He was born September 27, 1999 in Huntington, WV, a son of Dennis Blankenship (Michele), James Larry Staley (Andrea
Harmon) and mother Angela Dawn Wilson Leedy and husband, Frederick. Tyler attended Buffalo Middle School and was also a student at Buckeye Boxing.
He was an avid WVU Mountaineer Fan.
His great-grandfather, Floyd Blankenship preceded him in death.
Additional survivors include his sister, Lexi Dawn Staley; two step-sisters, Jasmyn Phillips
and Ashah Brenwalt; four step-brothers, Derrick Leedy, Shane Leedy, Jonathan
Leedy and Zach Brenwalt; his grandparents,
Steve and Deborah Bell of Huntington, WV, Dennis and Tammy Blankenship of Wayne, WV, Charles Staley of East Lynn,
WV, Toni Osburn of Wayne, WV;a special friend, Nick
Blankenship; and a host of
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Lufkin Daily News on December
9, 2012
Funeral services for W. Garland Forrest, 90, of Huntington will be
held Monday, December 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel
in Huntington with Reverend Michael Reese officiating. Interment will follow in
the Ivy Cemetery.
Mr. Forrest was born July 27, 1922 in Huntington, Texas to the late
Joshua Travis and Novie (Walker) Forrest, and died Saturday, December 8, 2012
in a local nursing home. He was a lifetime resident of Huntington. Mr. Forrest
served in the U.S. Army and retired from Texas Foundries following 19 years of
employment. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Garvis and Wanda
Forrest and Frederick Allen and Kathie Forrest, all of Huntington; grandsons,
Greg Duane Forrest of Huntington and Mitchell Forrest of Houston; sisters and brother-in-law, Nona Cartwright, Emily Stanberry, both of
Huntington, Marceil Waltman of Lufkin, and Novie Lou and Doug
Blankenship of Kingwood;
brother and sister-in-law, Jess and Betty Forrest of Lufkin; and a number of
nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Helen (Mayes) Forrest.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Huntington, Cabell Co.,
WV, Dock Creek Cemetery and Mausoleum
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=104647733
Blankenship, Curtis Lew, 26Jan1939, Holden, Logan Co., WV,
29Jan2012, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV,
S/o Richard Dick
Blankenship (1915 - 1998) & Rachel Ramey (1922 - 1988).
Obituary;
Rev. Curtis L. Blankenship, 73, of
Huntington, WV, went home to be with the Lord at his residence on Sunday,
January 29, 2012, at 11:26 a.m.
Funeral service will be conducted at
11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne,
WV, by Elder Darrell Damron with Paul Smith assisting. Burial will follow at
Dock's Creek Cemetery at Kenova, WV.
He was born January 26, 1939, at Logan,
WV, a son of the late Richard and Rachel Ramey Blankenship. Curtis was a
retired coal miner for Youngstown Mining Corp. and was a member of the UMWA. He
was also a retired minister and a U.S. Army Veteran.
A son, Curtis Ray
Blankenship and a granddaughter Rachel May Adkins also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 51
years, Betty Jewell Bryant Blankenship; three children, Evelyn May Adkins and
husband, William of Prichard, WV, Terry Lee Blankenship and wife,
Melissa, of Ohio, and Bruce Allen Blankenship and wife, Michelle of Prichard,
WV; four brothers, Kermit Blankenship of Ohio, Emmitt Blankenship of Kenova, WV, Cebern Blankenship of Logan, WV,
and Thomas
Blankenship of Nicholas, WV; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Death,
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - April 12, 2013
Autho Blankenship,
67, of Huntington died April 11 in Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne, is in charge of arrangements,
which are incomplete.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - April 20, 2013
Clyde L. Wooten, 80, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, April 18,
2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center following a short illness. Born August 21,
1932, in Holden, he was a son of the late Fred and Polly Blankenship Wooten of Holden.
Also preceding him in death was his first
wife, Donna Gordon Wooten; daughter, Kay LaRue; sisters, Virginia Hutchinson,
Mildred Parsley, Irene Hammersley and Mae Adkins, and his brothers, James
Wooten and Larry Wooten.
Clyde was a 1951 Logan High School graduate and a graduate of
Marshall University. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during
the Korean Conflict, a member of the Steele United Methodist Church in
Barboursville, and retired from Nationwide Life Insurance Company after 37
years.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Thomas Wooten; two daughters, Kim
(Mark) Rose and Stacie (Joe) Nahstoll, all of Louisville, Ky.; one son, Dr.
Adam (Mandy) Wooten of Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Mary Lou (Leonard) Hovis of
Logan; brothers, Tommy (Donna) Wooten of Lexington, and Howard (Lois Ann)
Wooten and Bobby (Sharon) Wooten, both of Logan; sister-in-law, Betty Wooten of
Logan; four grandchildren, Hunter and Logan Rose, and Madison and Connor
Nahstoll, all of Louisville; special nieces and nephews, Gale (Gretchen)
Hutchinson, Kasha Cohen, Debbie Wooten, Sandy (Jim) Shea, Kellie (Bart) Willis,
Karen (John) Gregory, Kristen (Brad) Erdman, Jennifer (Lyle) McCarty, Julie
(John) Zuspan, Jill Siegle, Ashley (Jeff) Robinette, Jack David
"Butch" Parsley, Chris (Michele) Hovis and Chad (Sarah) Hovis; his
great-nieces and nephews, Beth and Kevin Parsley, Nicole Cohen, Kaley Gregory,
Zach Zuspan and Ella, Riley and C.J. Hovis.
Services will be conducted at l p.m. Monday, April 22, at Steele
Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. John Sauvage and Rev. Ralph
Sager officiating. Entombment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Funeral
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - June 15, 2013
Lewis Albert Medley, Jr., of Huntington, 2
p.m., Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne; Blankenship Cemetery, Wayne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Margaret Jean (Peggy) Theis, age 83, joined that great cloud of
faithful witnesses on Friday, June 21,2013. The grace,
trust, and calm spirit with which she faced her last illness has
been a beautiful demonstration of the peace of God that surpasses
understanding.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Hissem and Helen
Cunningham Hissem; brother, Alan Hissem; sister, Betty Morris; and husbands,
Walter D. Moore and John Theis.
Peggy delighted in special times with her family. She is survived
by her daughter and son-in-law who lovingly cared for her in recent months,
Cindy and Howard Jones of Birmingham, Alabama; her daughter and son-in-law
Sandy and Robert Kilgore of Pritchard, West Virginia; six grandchildren whom she adored, Adam Jones and wife Carla, Timothy
Jones and wife Manna, Meghann
Blankenship and husband Jeff,
Marissa Jones, April Kilgore and Rob Kilgore; and six precious great-grandchildren,
Grant, Natalie, and Alyse Jones, Riley Jones, Jackson and Brooklyn Blankenship.
Peggy is also survived by her nieces and nephew, many friends, and her faithful
pet and companion, Toby.
Peggy loved her brothers and sisters in the Lord's church at 26th
Avenue in Huntington, W Va., and in Chelsea, Al. Though her time at Chelsea was
brief, she encouraged and inspired by her example of humility, faith, and love.
Peggy also touched the lives of many colleagues and students in the School of
Medicine at Marshall University. Her many years of dedicated service to the
medical school leave a lasting legacy.
The family will receive friends on, June 24, 2013, from 6pm until
8pm at Chapman's Mortuary in Hunington, West Va. Funeral service will be June 25,
2013 at 10am. The family will receive friends in Birmingham on June 27, 2013,
from 6pm until 8pm at Ridouts Southern Heritage. Funeral services will be June
28, 2013, at 10am at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. Peggy's family has
established the Peggy (Margaret) Theis Endowed Scholarship to benefit the Joan
C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. Donations may be made in
her memory in care of Margaret "Peggy" Theis Scholarship at the Joan
C. Edwards School of Medicine, att: Linda Holmes, 1600 Medical Center Drive,
Huntington, WV 25701.
Throughout her life, Peggy faced trials, uncertainty, and loss with
faith and an indomitable spirit, always ready to courageously begin again.
Never was this more evident than in her decision this year to leave her home,
possessions, and friends of many years in order to be near her daughter and
join her new spiritual family at Chelsea. Peggy was not daunted when she became
ill. She began again, not knowing what the future held, for she was truly
looking for a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Although we will miss her dearly, we know that we will meet her again in that
land.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - July 8, 2013
Amy Hope Douthat Roberts, 86, of Huntington, beloved wife of
Swanson Roberts, died Friday, July 5, 2013.
She is survived by her husband and children, Kathryn Roberts Copley
of Huntington and Stephen G. Roberts (Anne) of Charleston; five granddaughters,
Kathryn "Rynnie" Ross Cotter (Scott) of Bethesda, Md., Katelyn Copley
Duncan (Donald) of Huntington and Elizabeth, Kathryn and Sarah Roberts of
Charleston; two great-grandsons, Andrew Roberts Warner and Eli Dodge Duncan;
and a step-great-granddaughter, Emma Cotter. She is also survived by her
brother, Stratton L. Douthat (Gail) of Plainfield, Vt.; nephews, Stratton,
Christopher and Thomas (Rebecca) Douthat; and niece, Kate Douthat.
She was predeceased by her parents,
Nelle Kathryn Blankenship
Douthat and Leland Sutherland
Douthat; grandson, Stephen Douthat Roberts; and close first cousin, Martha Ann
Warren.
Mrs. Roberts was born April 4, 1927, in Huntington. While raising
her children, she resumed her education at Marshall University and Eastern
Michigan University, graduating cum laude from Marshall in 1968. She had deep
roots in West Virginia. She was a great-granddaughter of Dr. Robert William
Douthat, a founder of West Virginia University and the second president of the
University of Charleston. She taught school in Huntington, Miami, Fla. and Al
Khabar, Saudi Arabia, where she and her husband lived for a number of years.
She also taught at the American International School and the Women's Institute
of Dharhan, Saudi Arabia. She and her husband traveled to many parts of the
world, some of her favorites being northern Italy, England, the Greek Isles,
sailing the Nile River and crossing the Panama Canal. Huntington was also a
favorite of hers, as that is where she grew up, raised her family and returned
after living in Tampa, Miami, Atlanta and Saudi Arabia. Here and in their
winter home in Summerfield, Fla., she continued her enjoyment of bridge,
reading, gardening, tennis and, in later years, computer games, crossword
puzzles and her great-grandsons. She was a former docent at the Huntington
Museum of Art. Her family thanks the many friends she made over the years at
the Gallaher Village Library for their kindness and, more recently, to Jo Ghiz
and Trish Finley of Hospice of Huntington for their assistance, care and
concern.
A private family committal will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from August 17 to August
18, 2013
Dallas Howard Jude, 80, of Huntington,
formerly of Blackberry City, passed away at home Thursday, August 15, 2013.
Born November 6, 1932, in Blackberry City, he was a son of the late David C.
and Stella Mae Butler Jude.
Also preceding him in death were three
sisters, Evelyn Hatfield, Rosalie Huffman and Arlene Hatfield, and three
brothers, Fenton, Edwin and Adlai Jude. Dallas was a U.S. Army veteran, retired
teacher at Matewan High School and a member of Matewan Missionary Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54
years, Geraldine Smith Jude; a son, David C. Jude (Lori) of Huntington; a
daughter, Vickie Ann Savage (Matt) of Staunton, Va.; a sister, Betty (Jim) Blankenship of Columbus,
Ohio; two brothers, Melbourne (Brenda) Jude and Harold Jude, both of Blackberry
City; four grandchildren, Benjamin D. Jude, Amy E. Jude, Adam B. Honaker and
Kelly A. Savage, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Sunday, August 18, at Matewan Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Carl
Butler and Don Matney officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
The
Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - October 6, 2013
Ralph Edward Ramey, 50, of Huntington,
passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. He was born October 21, 1962 in
Huntington, a son of Kessellene Adkins Prolow of Branchland, W.Va., and the
late Wondell Ramey.
He is survived by one daughter, Samantha Blankenship of North
Carolina; one son, Ralph Ramey of North Carolina; three sisters, Joyce Newsome,
Jean Crum and Darlene Walker; three brothers, Sam Ramey, Wondell Ramey and
Raymond Ramey; his stepfather, Edward Prolow; five grandchildren; his fiancé,
Tonia Parker and her children, Sammi Jo and Keith Parker.
Funeral services will be conducted at
1:00 pm Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church in
Kiahsville, W.Va., by the Rev. Danny Roberts. Burial will be in the Virgil
Ramey Cemetery, Ranger, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Lufkin Daily News on Nov. 21,
2013
Memorial services for Calvin Smith, 55, of Huntington will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2013 in the Snead Linton Funeral Home Chapel.
Calvin was born September 11, 1958 in Livingston and died November
19, 2013 at his residence. Calvin was in construction and worked different jobs
as the supervisor. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and loved
woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Smith; son and daughter-in-law,
Rocky and Angela Smith, all of Huntington; grandchildren, Cecil Smith, Johnny
Smith, Cody Smith, Steven Cross, Hannah Mathis and Jenna Mathis;
great-grandchildren, Rylan Evett, Wesson Evett and Branton Mathis; father,
Ernest Smith; brother, Robert Smith; sister,
Dianna Blankenship, all of Zavalla, Donna Smith of Lufkin,
Darlene Longshore of New Hampshire; brothers, Danny Smith of Zavalla and James
Smith; sister, Denice Powell, both of Huntington; numerous nieces and nephews;
other relatives and a host of friends.
Calvin was preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Jean Dodson;
maternal grandparents, Joseph Quin and Gertrude Dodson; and paternal grandparents,
Joe and Eugene Smith.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Snead Linton
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Huntington, Cabell
Co., WV, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - December 20, 2013
George Ivan Holley, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday,
December 19, 2013, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 16, 1936,
a son of the late William Clayton and Georgia Barnett Holley.
A sister Gerri Patterson also preceded him in death. He was a
retired employee of the Ohio River Company and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He
was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va.
Survivors include a special friend who took care of him, Linda
Holley of Lesage, W.Va.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Karen McClellan of
Huntington and Linda and Brent Massie of Prichard, W.Va.; two sons Greg Holley
of Huntington and Brad and Lynn McReynolds of Santa Anna, Calif.; seven
grandchildren, Brian and Angie McClelland of Huntington, Brittany Massie of
Prichard, Melissa and Chris Adkins, Patrick Holley and Bethany Holley, all of
Huntington, and Scott McReynolds and Taylor McReynolds, both of California; two
great-grandchildren, Emilie McClellan and Luke Adkins, both of Huntington;
three sisters and two
brothers-in-law, Faye and Sam Clay of Spring Hill, Fla., Kay Blankenship of Huntington, and Carol and Charlie Arms
of Grafton, Ohio; and a brother and sister-in-law Mike and Linda Holley of
Huntington; and his dog "Buddy."
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21,
2013, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Brother Dale Barnett officiating.
Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
+2012, Maysel, Clay Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com/
Ernest Ray Blankenship, 84, of Maysel entered into rest Thursday, January 19, 2012. Born
June 27, 1927 in Dundon, WV, he was the son of the late Giles and Sobina Mullins
Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lora Sampson Blankenship; sons, Ernest Ray Blankenship, Jr. and Larry Blankenship; brothers, Gerald and James; half-brothers, Dempse, Dencil, and Otis;
half-sisters, Gladys and Opal. He was a retired diesel mechanic and welder with
Blackrock Construction.
Ernest is survived by his sons,
Billy Blankenship and his children, Amanda Mullins, Miranda Salisbury, Billie
Pringle and Christopher Blankenship; Stephen and Cheryl Blankenship and children, Jessica and Justin Blankenship; daughters, Peggy and Tom Dawson and their son, Danny; Kimberly and Ray Blake and
children, David and Katelin Thomas; Janet and Keith
Myers and children J.R. and Jody; 10 great-grandchildren, brothers, Charles
Blankenship of Vero Beach,
Fl., Junior Blankenship of Maysel, David Blankenship of Harpers Ferry, sister,
Jean Church of Maysel.
There will be no services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ovapa, Clay Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 24, 2013
Dexter M. Dawson, 80, of Ovapa, entered into rest Friday, Dec. 20,
2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 8, 1933, he was
the oldest son of Hubert and Flora (Butcher) Dawson.
Dexter is survived by his loving wife of 54 years and 11 months, D.
Karen Dawson; children, Kim and (Russ) Harper and Victor and (Penny) Dawson; grandchildren, Jessica (Kevin) Boyce,
Amy (Jon) Pinson, Tyler Dawson (Suzanne Snyder), Jeffery (Jessie) Sams and
Jared Sams (Chelsea Blankenship ); great-grandchildren, Levi, Luke, Lane
and Liam (expected arrival January 2014), Boyce, Avery Pinson, Jeffery III and
Dawson Sams; brothers, Dudley, Dane and Daniel Dawson; and sister, Claudia
O'Dell.
Dexter was a member of Clendenin Advent Christian Church, a
graduate of Clay County High School and retired from Columbia Gas. He enjoyed
reading, following the Mountaineers, the Herd and, most of all, spending time
with his family.
It was Dexter's wish to donate his body to Human Gift Registry so
he could continue giving in death as he did in life, hoping to find a cure for
cancer.
A celebration of life service will be held at Clendenin Advent
Christian Church on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. Following the service there
will be a lunch served in the fellowship hall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Doddridge
2012, West Union, Doddridge Co., WV, Obituary
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) - January 24, 2012
Thomas R. Blankenship Jr., "TJ", 20, of West Union, W.Va., and formerly of Elkton,
Va., died tragically Dec. 29, 2011, in Barbour
County, W.Va. TJ was born on July 16, 1991, in Clarksburg, W.Va., but spent
most of his life in the Rockingham County area. He attended Spotswood High School
and graduated from Dodge Ridge High School in West Union, W.Va., in June 2009.
TJ loved the outdoors camping and fishing, visiting amusement parks, hanging
out with friends, listening to the music of Jason Aldean and supporting his
favorite NFL team, the San Diego Chargers.
Surviving are his beloved mother, Tena Mae Painter of Elkton; father, Thomas R. Blankenship Sr. of West Union; maternal grandmother and step grandfather, Dorothy
Painter Miller and Wilfred Miller of Broadway; sisters, Shana Coleman of Elkton and Ariel Blankenship and Skye Falls of West Union; and brother, Chance Blankenship , also of West Union. He also leaves behind numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by a maternal grandfather,
Richard A. Painter Sr., and paternal grandmother, Patricia Matheny.
He will be laid to rest at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens on
Friday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Richard Early officiating
a graveside service. His body will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fayette
2012, Danese, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 12, 2012
Delbert Lee Brant of Danese went to be with the Lord on August 9,
2012, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center [Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., WV]following a long illness. Born
November 1, 1939, in Lewisburg, WV, to the late Ema Edward Brant, and Mary Jack
Brant.
In addition to his parents Delbert was preceded in death by a
daughter Beverly Redden Morrell, a sister
Evelyn Blankenship, and his brother Edward Brant.
Mr. Brant is survived by his wife Karen Simms Brant, their
daughters Debra Brant of Meadow Bridge, Sharon Kupferer and husband Brian of
Phoenix, AZ, and Karen Martin of Danese, their sons Rick Redden and his wife
Stephanie of Rainelle, and Jesse Redden of Danese, and a sister Phyllis Dawson
and husband Dewey of Parkersburg, WV, along with 5 grandsons, 3 Granddaughters,
and 3 Great-Grandchildren.
He was retired from the auto industry where he was a factory worker
for General Motors. He attended the Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Danese.
He also enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 13, 2012, at the Faith
Free Will Baptist Church in Danese at 2 p.m. with a one-hour visitation held prior.
Burial following at Simms family Cemetery on Loops Road in
Danese with Pastor Allen Whitt officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Fayetteville,
Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 20, 2013
Aline Faye Sizemore Shrewsberry, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away
on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill. Born March 2, 1923, at Corrine, W.Va., she was the
daughter of the late Charles H. and Rosie Gay Blankenship Sizemore. Mrs. Shrewsberry was a member of the New River Baptist Church,
Fayetteville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Estel Shrewsberry, four
sons, William Talbert, Timothy, Edward and Drewie Paul and caregiver, Mary
Shrewsberry.
Those left to cherish her memory include daughter, Phyllis Repass
of Scarbro, daughter, Faye Sizemore of Princeton, son, Leon Shrewsberry and
wife, Rita of Fayetteville, son, Byron Shrewsberry and wife, Linda of Lebanon,
TN, son, Jerry "Jake" Shrewsberry of Scarbro, daughter, Evie Perkins
and husband, James of Fayetteville, daughter, Sylvia Davidson of Wytheville,
VA, daughter, Donna Milam and husband, John of Scarbro, daughter, Cynthia
England of Oak Hill and son, Terry Shrewsberry and wife, Julia of Inwood. Also
surviving are her 54 grandchildren, 98 great grandchildren, 24 great great
grandchildren, and sisters, Willie Mae Haynes of Princeton, Georgia Shrewsberry
of Sand Gap and Rosie Sizemore of Pineville.
Aline was the matriarch of a large, loving family and was truly an
angel here on earth. She always saw the best in everyone and held her family
and friends close to her heart. Aline enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening,
canning, reading the Bible, and working puzzle books. Aline enjoyed most
serving the Lord and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. at
Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with James Perkins and Pastor George Secrist
officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Barkers Ridge District,
Wyoming, WV,
Sizemore Charley H. 45, M, WV, Head,
Sizemore Rosa G. 28, F, WV, Wife,
Sizemore Oliver 12, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore Cifford E. 11, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore Catholine 10, F, WV, Dau,
Sizemore Pauline 07, F, WV, Dau,
Sizemore Aline 07, F, WV, Dau,
Sizemore Aven 03, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore Georgie E. 01, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMC1-X4K
1940 Census, Barkers Ridge District,
Wyoming, WV,
Sizemore, Charley 55, M, WV, Head,
Sizemore, Gay 38, F, WV, Wife,
Sizemore, Aven 15, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore, Georgia 12, F, WV, Dau,
Sizemore, Willie Mae 10, F, WV, Dau,
Sizemore, Arthur 08, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore, ------, 00, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K78H-CJ6
2013, Montgomery, Fayette
Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) - August 13, 2013
Donald Eugene Pritt, 50, of Montgomery,
died August 8, 2013. He was born February 15, 1963, and was the son of the late
Henry Daniel and Lillian "Tunie" Blankenship Pritt.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at
O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Charles Blankenship and Pastor Mark
Meeker officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens,
Victor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 19, 2013
Rupert Blankenship,
36, of Mount Hope, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Arrangements are pending completion at Rose and Quesenberry, 1901
S. Kanawha St., Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 13, 2013
Betty Jo Brooks, 75, of Oak Hill, passed away early Tuesday
morning, Feb. 12, 2013, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, following a short
illness. Born Nov. 20, 1936, at Charleston, W.Va., she was the daughter of the
late James M. and Hazel Lee
Blankenship Pierce. Betty was
a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had worked as a nurse's
assistant at Fayette Continuous Care in Oak Hill, and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Aaron 'Bruce" Brooks in 2003; three daughters, Sharon Legg,
Brenda Maynor, and Marie Buckland; two sons, John and Lloyd Brooks; two
brothers, Bill and Russell Pierce, and one granddaughter, Tina Turner.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Brooks of Oak Hill; a sister,
Carolyn Lambert of Crab Orchard; three brothers, Roger Pierce of Beckley, Wayne
Pierce of Beckley, and Ronald Pierce of Crab Orchard; 12 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Wallace &
Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, W.Va. Burial will follow in Simms Cemetery on Loops
Road, Sewell Mountain in Rainelle. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Grant District, Jackson Co., WV,
Pierce, Nelson 44, M, WV, Head,
Pierce, Hazel 36, F, WV, Wife,
Pierce, Olan 16, M, WV, Son,
Pierce, Rodney 15, M, WV, Son,
Pierce, Sylvia 13, F, WV, Dau,
Pierce, Margaret 10, F, WV, Dau,
Pierce, Raymond 11, M, WV, Son,
Pierce, Betty 07, F, WV, Dau,
Pierce, Rosellen 05, F, WV, Dau,
Pierce,
Normagene 03, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7CD-J86
2012, Kimberly, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - February 1, 2012
Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Webb, 72, of Kimberly died January
30, 2012. She was born June 8, 1938, in Kimberly, and was the daughter of the
late Elmer and Mildred Walker Loudermilk.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Webb. She
was the receptionist at Narco Incorporated in Cannelton with over 20 years of
service, and formerly worked at Coal Valley Clinic in Smithers.
Surviving are her children, Lisa Senters and her husband, Chris, of
Culloden, Susan Mitchell and her husband, Lee, of Sissionville and Shawn Webb
and his wife, Marcy, of Powellton; grandchildren, Andrea Fleming, Heather
Fleming, Amber Chapman, Shawn Senters and Harley Webb; step grandchildren, Samantha Blankenship,
Jonathan Blankenship and Dakota Hivley; aunts, Zelma Ohlinger
and Emma Jones; and five great grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery
with the Rev. John Massey officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery
Memorial Park, London.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 22, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Sibray Howard, 86, of Mount Hope,
died on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at her home. Born November 27, 1925, at
Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Dorothy Irene
Schaub Sibray.
She graduated from Rivesville High School in Fairmont where she was
salutatorian of her class and a graduate of West Virginia University. Mrs.
Howard was a Fayette County school teacher having retired from Mount Hope
Middle School. Mrs. Howard was a member of the Mount Hope Presbyterian Church
where she loved to sing in the choir. She was a member of the Mount Hope
Federated League, Fayette Study Club, Delta Gamma
Sorority at WVU and was an avid Bridge player. The Howard family would like to
thank Misty Hall, Sarah Acord, and Wanda Ball for their wonderful care.
Three brothers, Bill Sibray, John Sibray, and Richard Sibray, and a
sister, Caroline Probst, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, of 64 years, Thomas W.
"Tom" Howard, daughter, Linda Howard Brown and husband, Steve, of
Mount Hope, two sons, Dr. Thomas W. Howard II and wife, Jan, of Hurricane, and
Charles Howard and wife, Lorna Waddell, of Morgantown, six grandchildren, Dr.
Thomas W. Howard III, Dr. Alex Howard, Grant Howard, William Brett Brown, Will
Howard, and Charley Howard, two brothers, James Sibray of Beckley and Tom
Sibray of Valparaiso, Ind., and two sisters,
DeeDee Zotcavage of Millersville, Md., and Phronsie Blankenship of Virginia.
Funeral services will be on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at 2:30
p.m. at the Mount Hope Presbyterian Church with Pastor Beth Stone officiating.
Entombment will be at High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Oak Hill. Grandsons
and family members will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., WV, Death
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 4, 2013
Dawn Joyce Blankenship Tharp, 62, of Mount Hope, died on Sunday, December 1, 2013.
Ms. Tharp was cremated. No visitation or service is planned at this
time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 18, 2012
Zackary David Baumbush, 33, of Oak Hill, passed away Friday, July
13, 2012. Born November 12, 1978, at Beckley, the son of the
late David Baumbush and Deborah Johnson Blankenship
of Oak Hill.
Zackary was an Oak Hill High School graduate class of 1997. Zackary
was a coal truck driver where he worked in Pax, W.Va.
Zackary was preceded in death by his father David Baumbush.
Those left to cherish his memory include four children Star
Baumbush, Tristan Baumbush, Nova Leigh Baumbush, and Andrian Baumbush; former
wife and mother of his children Joy Baumbush; former wife Pamela Baumbush;
mother and step-father Deborah and Phillip Blankenship; grandparents Jerry and Charlotte Johnson;
sister Shannon Bird and her husband Andrew and niece Abygail Bird of
Fayetteville; half-sister Sarah Baumbush of Albuquerque NM; step-sister Leslie Blankenship and step-brother
Steven Blankenship, both of Ohio; three aunts Karen Willis of
Oak Hill, Terrie Lucas and her husband J.C. Lucas of The Plains. Va., Kimberly
Frady and her husband David of Oak Hill; five uncles Jerry Johnson and his wife
Rita of Beckley, Matthew Johnson and his wife Terri of Irmo S.C., Sam Adkins
and his wife Kristan of Oak Hill, and Darrell Adkins and Marshall Adkins, both
of Oak Hill.
His remains rest at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1435 E. Main
Street, Oak Hill, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
(today) Wednesday, and where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday,
with Rev. Rudell Bloomfield officiating. Entombment will follow in High Lawn
Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oak Hill,
Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 2, 2012
Jimmie Smith Ellis, 74, of Oak Hill, went home to be with the Lord
on Monday, October 29, 2012. Born January 22, 1937, he was a son of the late
Thomas and Ida Johnson Ellis. Jimmie loved the Lord; he always witnessed about
the Lord with everyone he met. He loved his family and was a good and kind
person. Jimmie worked in the coal mines for over 30 years. He attended North
Sand Branch Worship Center.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie is preceded in death by his
brothers, Charlie Ellis, Billy Ellis, Daniel Ellis and Bobby Ellis; sisters,
Thelma Harper, Louise McDougall, Georgia Ellis, Linda McKinney; granddaughter,
Brittany Ann Williams.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Betty Jo
Ellis of Oak Hill; daughters, Kathy Perry and husband Wayne of Oak Hill, Debbie
Christian of Morgantown, Vicki Bourogaa of Atlanta, Ga., Pam Kelley and husband
Ray of Glen Jean; brother, Tommy Ellis and wife Lucille of Sophia; sisters, Janey Sweeney of Ohio, June Blankenship and husband Bob of Ohio; six
grandchildren, two great-granddaughters.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2012, at Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Faith Chapel, with Pastor Ken Souder
officiating. Entombment will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., WV, Obituary
Fayette Tribune (Oak Hill, WV) - December 12, 2012
Helen Marie Wilson Davis, 59, of Oak Hill, formerly of Beckwith,
died Dec. 4, 2012, at home. Born Nov. 27, 1953, at Beckwith, she was the
daughter of the late Raleigh and Catherine Smith Wilson.
She also was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Davis, in
2001. Mrs. Davis was a member of Sand Branch Worship Center and a homemaker.
Surviving: her daughters, Lisa Helems of Fayetteville, and Kristy
Smith and Heather Davis, both of Oak Hill; grandchildren,
Daniel Helems, Quinton Helems, Kelsi Walker, Kaylea Blankenship and Kolby Hunt; sisters, Debbie Gilliam and Violet Brubaker; and
lifelong friend, Robin Rice.
Funeral services were Dec. 7 at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home
Chapel, Fayetteville, with Pastor Ken Souder and Pastor Freddie Stapleton
officiating. Burial followed at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greenbrier
+2012, Frankford, Greenbrier Co., WV, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101141808/shirley-eagle
Shirley Eagle, 75, of
Frankford passed away on Monday August 6, 2012 at the Greenbrier Valley Medical
Center in Ronceverte. Born October 11, 1936 at Droop Mountain she was the
daughter of the late Joe and Biddie McMillion Blankenship.
In addition to her parents Shirley was
preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eagle; son, Bruce Eagle; sisters, Midge Simmons and Ada Hammons; and brothers, Gilbert, Guy, and Howard Blankenship.
Survivors include her children, John
Eagle of Frankford, Betty Eagle of Fairlea, and Bill Eagle of Glasgow, VA;
daughter-in-law, Vickie Eagle of Ronceverte; sisters, Edith Hammons of Ronceverte, Merley Burkes and Hershel of Renick, Nellie Bragg and Jim of
Asbury, Pearl McCoy and Chester of Frankford, and Judy Simmons of Lewisburg; grandchildren,
Chris Eagle and Marilyn of Frankford, Tyler Eagle of Alderson, and Jason Scott
of Fairlea; two great grandchildren, Lorelei and Morgan Eagle; and special niece
and caregiver, Diane Hinkle.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00
AM on Friday August 10 at the Frankford Cemetery with Pastor Dannie Short
officiating.
Harrison
2013, Enterprise, Harrison Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1981693&fh_id=12453
Florence Jean Arnold,
69, of Rt. 1, Enterprise, passed away at 11:00pm, Friday, February 22, 2013 at
her residence. She was born in Idamay [Marion Co., WV], January 8, 1944 a daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle Jones
Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Arnold, January 8,
2010.
Surviving are one daughter, Geral Calkins and her husband Kenneth,
Enterprise, two sons, Fred Arnold, Jr., David Arnold, both of Enterprise, five
grandchildren, James Kendall, Stacy Furner, David Arnold, James Arnold, and
Megan Jecko, three great-grandchildren, Andrew Kendall, Megan Furner, and Joey
Furner, one sister, Joann Weaver.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert and James
Arnold, one sister, Eileen Miller and one brother,
Tom Blankenship.
Friends may call at the Perine Funeral Home, Rt. 19 South,
Shinnston, from 4-8pm, Monday where funeral services will be held at 11am,
Tuesday, February 27 with Pastor Richard Wilson officiating. Interment will be
in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Enterprise.
Condolences may be extended to the family at
www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Arnold
family.
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Enterprise, Harrison Co., WV, IOOF Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSlh=1&GRid=105752574&
Arnold, Florence Jean Blankenship,08Jan1944, Idamay, Marion Co., WV, 22Feb2013,
Harrison Co., WV,
Obituary;
Florence Jean Blankenship Arnold was born January 8, 1944, in Idamay, daughter of Richard and Myrtle Jones Blankenship.
She married Fred Arnold.
Surviving are daughter, Geral (Kenneth) Calkins, sons, Fred Arnold
Jr; grandchildren, James Kendall, Stacy Furner, David Arnold, James Arnold and
Jecko; great-grandchildren, Andrew Kendall, Megan Furner and Joey Furner and sister, Joann
Weaver.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on January 8,
2010; sons, Robert and James Arnold and brother,
Tom Blankenship.
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Jackson
2013, Ripley, Jackson Co.,
WV, Obituary
Jackson Star
News (Ravenswood, WV) - September 19, 2013
Alice Elizabeth Casto, 67, of Ripley,
passed away Monday afternoon at home following a long illness. She was born
October 23, 1945 in Jackson County, daughter of the late Daniel and Belva
Simons.
In addition to being a wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, Alice also worked as a dietician at Jackson
General Hospital, retiring after many years of service.
Surviving: Her husband of 51 years,
Donald Dwight Casto; Sons; Donald Casto Jr (Roberta) of Leroy, Johnny Paul
Casto (Rhonda) of Ripley and Christopher Rocco Casto (Jeanette) of Evans;
Brothers, Charles Simons (Debbie) of Virginia, Carrol Simons (Patsy) of
Spencer, Ray Simons (Kim) of Sandyville, Donald Simons (Barbara) of Leroy,
Darrell (Diane) Simons of Ohio, and David Simons (Brenda) of Ripley; Sisters,
Doris
Blankenship (Donnie) of Leroy and Carolyn Stiwald (Curt) of Ohio; Seven grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of the life of Alice Casto
will be (today) Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Waybright Funeral
Home with Rev. Herman Robinson officiating. Interment will follow the funeral
at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Leroy.
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2012, Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV, Obituary
The Jackson Herald, (Ripley, WV) - April 17, 2012
Vonnie Mahood Harper, 58 of Sandyville passed away at her home
following a sudden illness. She was born August 23, 1953 in Jackson County a
daughter of Monnie Fields Mahood of Statts Mill and the Late Gerald Mahood.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Harper.
She is survived by daughters Lisa Jenkins and husband Dannie of
Parkersburg, Trisa Fields and her husband Jodie of Ripley and Sue Ramsey of
Sandyville; brothers Delmer Mahood and Jamie Mahood both of Statts Mill, Elmer
Mahood of Spencer and Terry Mahood of Millwood; sisters Joyce Beyess of
Cottageville and Susie Poe of Statts Mill; grandchildren
Christopher and Collin Blankenship,
Jenna and Jenny Perkins and Brittany Fields.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm Friday, April 20, 2012
at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor David Fields officiating.
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Kanawha
2013, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - November 1, 2013
Anna E. Hudnall Fridley, 91, of Cedar Grove, went to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, after a long illness, surrounded by her
loving family, at home. Anna was a devoted wife and mother. She was a homemaker
and a charter member of Glasgow Church of the Nazarene.
Anna was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Fridley; daughter,
Roberta Greene; and several brothers and sisters.
Survived by four children, John and Susan Fridley of Palatka, Fla.,
Kathryn Shelton of Chatham, Va., Richard and Kolleta Fridley of Middleport,
Ohio, and Susan Fridley of Cedar Grove; grandchildren, Teri, Robin, Sheri,
Alysha, Dana, Kristina, Megan and Courtney; 10 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild; sisters, Ruth Parks of Portland, Ind., and Shirley and
Tom Acosta of Canyon Lake, Texas; brother, Gary Adkins of Anderson, Ind.; stepsister, Victoria Hudnall Blankenship of Glasgow; sisters-in-law, Gracie Hudnall
of Richmond, Va., and Rachel O'Dell Hudnall of Lynn, Ind.; and son-in-law, Bob
Greene of Kure Beach, N.C.
Service will be Saturday, November 2, at 2 p.m. at Glasgow Church
of the Nazarene with Pastor Roy Lyons officiating. Entombment will follow the
service in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Glasgow.
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2012, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - March 20, 2012
Everett N. "Eddie" Hobbs, 78, of Charleston departed this
life Friday, March 16, 2012. He was born July 7, 1933, in Charleston.
He was predeceased by his parents, John Hobbs and Bessie M. Carper;
and brother, Dallas G. Hobbs.
He is survived by his children, Freddie "Jingo" Dunlap
(Pam) of Ottawa and Tammy B. Edwards of Richmond, Va.; brothers, Paul A. Hobbs
(Mary-Jo), Pat Hobbs, Larry Hobbs and Sherman Hobbs, all of Campbells Creek;
sister, Linda S. Hobbs of Campbells Creek; grandchildren, Brandi L. Edwards,
Michael C. Edwards, Ashley Dunlap, Tosha Dunlap and Matthew Dunlap; great-grandchildren, McKenna R.
Edwards, Kolton R. Blankenship, Tacoma Ramsey, Shaeleigh Dunlap, Carson
Stowers and Alexis Moore; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joyce
Buckalew and her son, J R Weekley, and grandson.
Eddie served his country in the Army during the Korean War, where
he was discharged after being wounded to near death. He was employed at Jeffco
Car Care with longtime friend, Richard "Dickie" Coleman, previously
Coleman's Parking Lot, for more than 50 years, located at the corners of
Laidley and Quarrier streets.
There will be no service at Mr. Hobbs' request.
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2013, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - February 13, 2013
Thomas R. Blankenship, 39, of Charleston, passed away February 9, 2013, following a long
illness. He was born November 24, 1973, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
He is survived by his father,
Thomas R. Blankenship Sr., and his mother, Meritta Ann
Blankenship, both of
Charleston; a sister, Lisa Frontz of Ripley; his five children of Ravenswood; two nieces of
Ripley; five uncles and four aunts; and also many cousins. He attended Ripley
High School. Tommy, as we called him, was a loving, kind and caring person. We
will meet in Heaven one day and he is going to be missed badly until that day.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 14, at
Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony Moss officiating.
Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call from
11 a.m. until service time Thursday at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, 513
Tennessee Ave., Charleston, WV 25302.
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2013, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 14, 2013
Freda B. Young (affectionately known as "Granny"), 102,
formerly of Russellville, W.Va., currently residing in Charleston, W.Va., went
home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving
family. She was born March 4, 1911.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Owen
"Shorty" Young, three sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughters
Sarah Christenson of Charleston and Margaret Ann Blankenship of Orlando, Fla., and her son Jim Young (Ellen) of Charleston,
nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
and a host of other family and friends.
Granny was an inspiration to all who met her. She was a woman of
great faith who enjoyed reading her Bible daily. She will be missed by all who
knew her and loved her. She is rejoicing in her heavenly home where she was so
graciously received by her loving Father.
Service will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at 1 p.m., with Rev.
Mike Loudermilk officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens at
Victor.
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+2013, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - July 2, 2013
Thomas W. "Tommy" Blankenship of Charleston passed away Thursday, June
27, 2013, at his residence. Tommy was retired as a maintenance worker for the
state of West Virginia. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira French and Essie Mae Morrison Blankenship; two sisters, Nancy Albert and Elizabeth Hayes; and two brothers, French
Alan Blankenship and Charles William Blankenship.
Tommy is survived by his sister,
Goldie Blackwell (Richard) of Avondale, Ariz.;
twin brother, Robert Blankenship (Vernell) of Mooresville, N.C.; and four
nieces and four nephews.
A tribute to Tommy's life was held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, at
Harding Funerals & Cremations. Interment followed in Tyler Mountain Memory
Gardens, Cross Lanes.
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West Virginia, Marriages; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FRFN-B9M
Blankenship, Ira, 24, - Essie Morrison,
23, - 26 Dec 1923, Huntington, Cabell Co.
+2012, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - May 30, 2012
Mrs. Loma A. Gillispie, 87, of Cross Lanes, died May 28, 2012, at Dunbar Care and Rehab
Center. She was born February 21, 1925, in Huntington to the late Flora and Charles Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by former husbands, Leonard Ellis and
William Gillispie; stepfather, Jesse Wolfe; daughter, Linda Hinkley; sisters, Edna Dillard
and Pauline Litchfield; half-brothers, Eugene and
Curtis Wolfe; and half-sister, Maxine Roach.
Surviving are her daughters, Dreama (Del) Igo of Cross Lanes and
Joy (John) Bentley of Syracuse, Ohio; half-brothers, Eubulus (Rosemary) Wolfe
and Carl (Lou) Wolfe of Charleston; grandchildren, Jenny (Don) Whan and John
Bentley, both of Syracuse, Ohio, Joe Hinkley of Parkersburg, Michael (Alice)
Hinkley of Richmond, Va., Ann (Mark) Brauner of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Toby
(Jennifer) Igo of Cross Lanes; and several great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Although Loma worked at various jobs during her lifetime, she most
enjoyed working with children. While living in Syracuse, Ohio, she was an aide
at Carleton School. She was also employed in the foster grandparent program at
Cross Lanes Elementary School, where she especially enjoyed helping children
learn to read.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with Pastor Philip Dunn, of Valley Christian
Assembly, officiating. Interment will be in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington.
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2012, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - November 6, 2012
Shannon H. Blankenship, 50, of Dunbar, passed away November 3, 2012, at Thomas Memorial
Hospital [South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV]. His wonderful personality made everyone
he met love him. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family.
Shannon was preceded in death by his son, Christopher
Blankenship, and his brothers, Jessie and David.
He is survived by his wife,
Margie Blankenship; son,
Brian Blankenship; daughters,
Kassandra Blankenship and Leigh Blankenship; brothers,
Ward, Kenny and Dale; and sisters, Carol and "BB."
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, November 9, at
451 16th St., Dunbar.
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2012, Elkview, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - July 5, 2012
Bonnie V. Ward, 64,
of Elkview, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House. Born
November 27, 1947, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Delmar Blankenship, Della Mae and Autie Salisbury.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Keith Salisbury.
Surviving are her loving husband and best friend of 47 years,
Charles R. Ward; her sons, Charles E. "Chuck" Ward (Sherri Ferguson
and her son, Tyler) and James A. "Tony" Ward and his wife, Kim; her
cherished granddaughter, Haley Mae Ward, all of Elkview; and mother-in-law,
Victoria Ward of Ivydale. Also surviving are her siblings, Eddie
Blankenship (Mary Anna) of
Atwater, Ohio, Alfred
Blankenship (Sue) of
Frametown, Barbara Parsons (Eugene) of Bolivia, N.C., Elizabeth Young of Bellevue, Ohio, and Iona Legg (Jerry)
of Duck; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at noon Saturday, July 7, at Hafer Funeral
Home with Minister Steve Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Ward Cemetery,
Ivydale.
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+2013, Kellys Creek, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - October 17, 2013
Pearl Blankenship Slater, 83, of Kellys Creek, entered eternal life to be with our Lord and
Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at home after a long illness.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted family members: husband,
Golden Slater; sons, Virgil Slater, Ronnie Slater (Penny) and Howard Slater
(Barb); daughters, Reba Nichols (Timmy), Goldie Lovejoy (Gary), Ruth Slater,
Patty Thornton (William) and Carol Slater; 15 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 18, at Cooke Funeral Home
Chapel, 2002 20th St., Nitro. Burial will follow the service in Clark Cemetery,
Kellys Creek.
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2012, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - April 3, 2012
Lisle E. Burns, better known as Jack Burns, 75, of St. Albans went
home to be with his beloved wife, Ethel Marie, son, Lisle E. Burns Jr., and
parents, Maude and Elihue Burns, on April 1, 2012, at his home after a short
illness. Jack was a longtime resident of St. Albans, and was a retired member
of Kanawha County Schools. He was well-known and loved by all, and a beloved
father, cherished by his family.
Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth
"Buddy" and Dianna Burns of St. Albans, David and Robin Burns of West
Hamlin, Jim and Helen Burns of St. Albans and Eddie and Tammy Burns of
Grandview Ridge, Red House; daughters
and sons-in-law, Brenda and Kenny Lacy of St. Albans and Jackie and Mike Blankenship of Charleston; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;
as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack always said, "I was related to
everybody."
Funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, April 4, at
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with Pastor Walter
Allen officiating. Burial will be in Center Point Cemetery, Liberty.
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2013, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - September 25, 2013
Mrs. Elizabeth Asbury Coles, 79, of St. Albans, passed away
September 23, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital [South Charleston, Kanawha
Co., WV]. She was retired
from CAMC with 10 years of service and attended Bancroft Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Heather Lynn
Coles; sister, Mary Snyder; and brothers, Raymond and Aubrey Asbury.
Mrs. Coles is survived by her husband, Edward F. Coles; children, Vicki Goodman, Kelly and
husband, Lenox Chandler, and Lisa
Blankenship ; brothers,
Clifford Asbury, Laddy Asbury, James Asbury and Delford Carter Asbury; five
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Coles will be 2 p.m.
Thursday, September 26, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Minister Dan
Underwood officiating. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens,
Red House.
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Lincoln
2013, Branchland, Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - December 30, 2013
Woodrow Clay, 76, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away December 26,
2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1937, a son of the
late Thomas and Clara Davis Clay. He was a welder for ACF.
He was also preceded in death by brothers Ancil, Marshall and Tom
Clay Jr. and sisters Essie Parsons,
Lola Clark, Edna McNeely, Goldie Browning, Pansy Perry and Mae Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Oleda "Kate" Clay; son, Rick
(Wanda) Clay; daughter, Debbie Clay; grandsons, Jason Clay and Jordan Powell;
great-granddaughter, Zoë Clay; sister, Hollena McComas; and a special friend
and brother-in-law, Charles "Mutt" Watson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at
McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, W.Va., with Eddie Chapman, Johnny
Courts and Johnny Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Dial Cemetery in
Branchland, W.Va.
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2012, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - November 27, 2012
Leonard Phelps, 82, of Garretts Bend, went home to the Lord on
Sunday, November 25, 2012, at home. He was retired from Painter's Local 970. He
was a devoted member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his
family, friends and going camping. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Ada Phelps;
brothers, Cody, Martin, Virgil and Francis; and sisters, Alice Arnold, Carrie Blankenship,
Orpha Mosteller and Hester Sullivan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Thelma Phelps;
sister, Thelma Torman; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many loving
nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Sallie of Hospice
and Dr. Najarajan.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, at Curry Funeral
Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with pastors Butch Leadman and Phil
Suiter officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey.
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+2013, Harts, Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 8, 2013
Mitchell Lee Vance, 56, of Harts, went home to be with his Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long journey of battling an ongoing
illness here on this earth. Born October 9, 1956, in Holden, he was a son of
the late Ernest Jr. and Betty
Blankenship Vance.
Mitchell was a wonderful and compassionate member of this community
and there is not a kinder soul anyone could have had the opportunity to meet.
Mitchell was a retired employee with CSX transportation where he built long
lasting friendships and cherished those he worked with. Mitchell loved his
football and it was always a joy to hear him shout "Let's Go
Mountaineers!" Mitchell loved his church family. He belonged to East Fork
Freewill Baptist Church in Ranger. He was a wonderful loving husband, father,
brother, papaw, uncle and friend!
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife: Sybil Kelley
Vance; two sons: Mitchell Lee Vance II and Rev. Anthony Vance, both of Harts;
daughter: Angel Vance of Harts; two brothers: Rev. Ernest Ray (Linda) Vance of
Branchland and Rodney (Jeanne) Vance of Ranger; grandson: Conner Higginbotham;
granddaughter: Shelby Vance and a host of nieces and nephews and other loved
ones who thought the world of him.
Services will be held at noon Thursday, January 10, at Handley
Funeral Home, 7350 Lynn Ave, Hamlin, with Rev. Frankie Frye and Rev. Michael
Browning officiating.
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2013, West Fork of Harts, Lincoln Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 6, 2013
Sharon Boyd, 58 of West Fork of Harts, departed this life
Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at her residence. Born September 1, 1954, in Man, she
was a daughter of the late Elwood and Freda Mae Salyers.
Also preceding her in death was one sister, Connie White, and two
brothers, Rick and David Salyers. Sharon enjoyed weed eating, hunting,
scrapbooking, working in her garden, spending time with her family and going to
church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Charles Boyd
Sr.; two daughters, Malina (Bill Jr.) Gunnells of Harts, and Sarah Holeston
(companion Timothy Erwin) of Danville; two sons, Charles Boyd Jr. and Fred
(Emilie) Boyd of Striker Fork; five sisters,
Robin (Joey) Green of Quinland, Wanda Salmons of Kermit, Lynn (Donnie) Roberts
and Gail (Arlen) Blankenship , both of Shiloh, Ohio, and Linda (Bruce) Johnson of Pecks
Mill; one brother, Richard (Niwana) Salyers of Chapmanville, and five
grandchildren, Bill Gunnells III, Faith Holeston, Kelsie Combs, Sheyanna Erwin
and Justin Carter Boyd.
Services will be held at noon Friday, March 8, at Freeman Funeral
Home with Larry Halley officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory
Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be Charles Boyd Jr., Fred Boyd, Bill
Gunnells Jr., Bill Gunnells III, Richard Salyers, Chris Salmons and Timothy
Erwin.
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Logan
2012, Accoville,
Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 17, 2012
Rev. Denver "Den" McClellan Jr., 67, of Accoville, celebrated
resurrection at his home Saturday, December 15, 2012, following a courageous
battle with lung cancer. Born March 16, 1945, at Lundale, in Logan County, he
was a son of the late Denver McClellan Sr. and Martha Fry McClellan.
Also preceding him in death was his loving wife, Judy
"Ju-Ju" Roberts McClellan; one sister, JoAnn McClellan Mills; one
niece, Kristine Frye Blevins and her husband Ricky Dale Blevins; two
sisters-in-law, Charlotte "Lottie" McClellan and Nancy McClellan; one
brother-in-law, Charles E. Frye; two nephews-in-law, Jack Sturgill and Mike
Daniels, and his parents-in-law, Donald and Jackie Roberts.
Den and Ju-Ju were loving parents to many in their family and
community. Most notably, Den was a born again Christian and a Holy Spirit filled
Child of God. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a beacon of God's
Grace to his community. Den became a member of Becco United Baptist Church on
October 19, 1980, an ordained Deacon on July 20, 1985, and an Ordained Minister
on June 18, 1989. He was elected Pastor of Becco United Baptist Church on
November 15, 1994 and remained Pastor until his Resurrection. A beloved pastor
of Becco United Baptist Church for 17 years and one month, Den led many to a
saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Although Den and Ju-Ju
were not blessed with biological children, Den felt that when he stood before
his congregation that God had blessed him with a church filled with children of
God to love, nurture, and guide.
Those left to cherish Den's memory include his beloved brothers,
Rev. Cecil E. McClellan of Beckley and James "Jim" (Donna) McClellan
of Oak Lawn, Ill.; three sisters, Betty (Calvin) Blankenship of
Clintonville, Kay Frye of Accoville, who devoted herself to caring for Den
throughout his illness, and Cheri (Rick) Brown of Parkersburg; two godchildren,
Lucas (Beth) Gallaher of Wallback and Kelly Frye (Carlos) Valerio of
Charleston, whom he and Ju-Ju claimed as their own "baby"; Pa-Paw
Den's little man, Gabriel Charles Valerio; one maternal aunt, Myrtle Evans of
Kistler; one paternal uncle, Robert "Bud" McClellan of Gate City,
Fla.; Den's beloved extended family, Lois (Bill) Batts of Oxon Hill, Md., James
"JD" (Barbara) Roberts of Accoville, and Kenny (Angi) Roberts of
Deale, Md.; many wonderful nieces and nephews; two very special family friends,
Jan McCormick and JoAnn Curry; a loving church family and a host of other
friends and relatives.
A celebration of life and resurrection will be held at noon
Thursday, December 20, at the Becco United Baptist Church at Amherstdale
officiated by his trusted, dedicated and exceptional Deacons. Burial will
follow at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Deacons and Trustees of Becco
United Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Amherstdale, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 26, 2012
Roy Blankenship,
68, of Amherstdale, went to his Heavenly home Friday, February 24, 2012, from
his residence. He was surrounded by his family that adored him. Born June 24,
1943, at Baisden, he was a son of the late Rufus and Lydia Blankenship.
Also preceding him in death was his
father- and mother-in-law, Carl and Daisy Baisden, who loved him like a son; one
grandson, Eric Goodman, and one step-grandson, Henry Ramsey. Roy was a
Christian of the Baptist faith. The priority in his life was his complete
devotion and love for his family. He was an avid sports fan his entire life and
dearly loved his Cincinnati Reds.
Roy also coached many area youths in Miss Softball America. A
retired coal miner formerly employed with Pittston Coal Company, he was a
member of the UMWA Local 1971 where he had served as a past local 1971
president. Roy was so admired by his fellow co-workers that he was elected and
served as Field Representative in the early 1990s.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley Ann Blankenship; one son,
Brian Keith (Lisa) Blankenship of Accoville; three daughters, Tina
(Christian) Petzer of Mechanicsville, Va., Drema
(Timothy) Franklin of Kistler and Karen
(Ronald) Ramsey of Amherstdale; six brothers,
Omer (Sharon) Blankenship and Johnny (Annetta) Blankenship , both of Justice, Ray (Carolyn) Blankenship , Jerry Blankenship
and Jackie (Delina Jo)
Blankenship , all of Baisden,
and Glen (Carolyn) Blankenship of Nitro; one sister, Ida Mae (David) Burgess of Varney; two grandsons,
Kenneth Greene II of Greenville and Brandon Franklin of Kistler; four granddaughters, Whitney Blankenship of Man, Tiffany Blankenship of Logan, Erica Greene of Mechanicsville and Olivia Ramsey of
Amherstdale; one step-grandson, Kalan Ramsey of Amherstdale; one
step-granddaughter, Latoya Vineyard of Morgantown; two precious
great-grandchildren, Preston Hawk Rorrer and Kelsie Jo Greene; his special
caretakers from Dignity Hospice, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, at the
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home with Rev. Denver McClellan officiating. Burial will
follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Greene
II, Brandon Franklin, Bill Clark, Parish Harvey, Kalan Ramsey, and Jeremy
Rorrer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Amherstdale, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 30, 2013
Mary Ruth Elkins, 93, of Amherstdale, passed away Tuesday, January
29, 2013, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. Born May
23, 1919, at Cyclone, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and
Bertha Ann Burgess Paynter.
Also preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Otha Edison
Elkins; sons, Roger Lee Burgess, Jennings Lee Elkins, Otha Lynn Elkins and
Charles Graves Burgess; daughter, Judy Alice (Joe Douglas) Thompson; one
granddaughter, Jennifer Thompson Deel; brothers, Arnold (Hester) Paynter,
Calvin (Thelma) Paynter, Dexter (Nellie) Paynter, George (Margaret) Paynter and
Eugene (Bonnie) Paynter, and sisters,
Nancy (Nathan) Miller, Donzel (Sherman) Blankenship and Virginia Pearl Paynter.
Mary Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and
friend. She was the world's best baker, cook, seamstress and Ms. Fix It. Adored
by all who knew her for her gentle, kind and understanding ways, Mary Ruth was
a member of the Mallory Church of God and, when she was able, attended church
faithfully.
Those left to cherish her memory include her only surviving child,
Ramona Kay Poston and her husband, Charles Kelly, of Amherstdale, with whom she
made her home; her best friend, Inis Poston of Amherstdale; one sister, Bonnie Eldridge
of Campus; daughter-in-law and best friend, Debbie Elkins of Manassas, Va.; 12
grandchildren, Charles Kelly (Crystal) Poston of Moneta, Va., Mark K. Poston of
Salem, Va., Sandra Kay (Larry) Adams of Davin, Joey (Becky) Thompson of Canton,
N.C., Robin Sue (Michael ) Cline of Abingdon, Va., Kevin (Becky) Thompson of
Greenville, Mich., Christopher Thompson and Kevin Elam, both of Man,
Christopher (Kelly) Elkins of Florida, Geoffrey Elkins of Manassas, Delana
(Kenny) Spence of Shawsville, Va., and Melinda Gibson of Accoville;
great-grandchildren, Michael (Dee Dee) Spolarich of Hurricane, Derrick
Spolarich of Morgantown, Sheena Cline of Oceana, Nikki Thompson of North
Carolina, Jennifer Foran of Illinois, Katie Thompson and Noah Thompson, both of
Greenville, Mich., Daryan Thompson of Man and Brittany Sue Deel of
Chapmanville, and a host of great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, at the Mallory
Church of God with Lay Minister Charles Paynter and Rev. Shaun Walker
officiating. Burial will follow in Paynter Family Cemetery at Campus.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bruno, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - September 1, 2012
Glenda Nicole "Nikki" Brown, 32, of Bruno, went to be
with the Lord Saturday, September 1, 2012, from her home after a courageous
battle with cancer. Born August 15, 1980, at Man, she was a daughter of Jo Ann Blankenship Morgan of Gilbert.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, L. C. and Jo Mae Harding Blankenship, and one aunt, Geizel "G.G." Blankenship.
Nikki was a former assistant manager at Burger King at Logan. She
was a 1998 graduate of Man High School and was of the Church of God faith. She
enjoyed scrap booking, traveling, going to the beach, and 4-wheeling with her
husband, Billy. Additionally, those left to cherish her memory include her
husband, Billy Brown; one brother, Avery Morgan of Castalia, N.C.; her step-father, Bazz Blankenship of Gilbert; her mother-in-law, Debbie
Brown of Bruno; her grandfather-in-law, James Carter of Bruno, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at the
Pathway Church of God at Christian with Rev. Harrison Williamson and Rev.
Wesley Browning officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens at
Godby. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be
Caleb, Gage, and Aeden White.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Bruno, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 5, 2013
Naomi Ruth Blankenship, 88, of Bruno, went home to be with the Lord praising Jesus for
the power of the Holy Spirit that guided her throughout her life Saturday,
February 2, 2013, from Pikeville Medical Center. Born June 7, 1924, at Bruno,
she was the last surviving child of the late Noah and Edna "Edy"
Trent Walls.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Lonnie Lee
Blankenship; two sons, Billy Barrett and Rev. Bennie
Blankenship; two sisters,
Audrey Montgomery and Marvin Walls; one brother, Buster Walls, and one granddaughter, Beverly Blankenship. Naomi was a homemaker. She was a faithful
member of Bruno Church of God where she served the Lord in many capacities.
Naomi enjoyed reading the Bible on her front porch and working crossword
puzzles.
Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Sally
(Ronald) Egnor of South Point, Ohio; son,
Jim (Yolanda) Blankenship
of Danville and Greg (Karen) Blankenship
of Bruno; 10 grandchildren, including a very special granddaughter, Bridget
Marcum of Lancaster, Ohio, Billy Barrett, Michelle Barrett, Alexis Blankenship of Chapmanville, Sara Blankenship of Six Mile in Boone County, Brittany
Berry, Justin Berry, Christina Berry, all of Bruno, Tyler Wallace of Mud Fork
and Morgan Copley of Morgantown; one great-granddaughter, Payton Harvey; her sister-in-law, Rosella Blankenship of Bruno; special friends, Pastor Roger
Frye and Anna Walker, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday,
February 7, at Bruno Church of God with Pastor Roger Frye officiating. Burial
will follow in Browning-Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno. Pallbearers will be Jim Blankenship, Greg
Blankenship, Jerry Lee Toler,
John L. Collins, Ronnie Egnor and Michael Vanover. "Bless the Lord, O my
soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy
name." — Psalms 103:1
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
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Lonnie, 66, 25Dec1920 - ??Mar1987, Bruno, Logan, WV, WV-234-22-8982
2013, Bruno, Logan Co., WV, Funeral
Williamson Daily News (WV) - March 21, 2013
Eddie Ray Poe, 59, of Bruno, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Born
April 19, 1953 at Iaeger, he was the son of Hattie Poe Blankenship and the late Eddie Ray Hall.
Friends may gather with the family at the Mounts Funeral Home
Chapel Thursday, March 21, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be
conducted Friday, March 22, 2013, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at the Sycamore
Hill Cemetery in the Stafford Branch section of Gilbert.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Bruno, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
https://secure.fhwebhosting.net/muh/muh/notices/Rebecca-Blankenship
Rebecca Grace
Blankenship was born May 1, 2013, and in a few short
hours she went home to be with Jesus.
Rebecca was
preceded in death by her name sake, her aunt Rebecca Renee Goodman; her
Grandpa, Wendell “Pork” Morgan; her great-grandparents, Thurman and
Lottie Goodman, L C and Jo Mae Blankenship and Bill Jeffrey; her great-grandpa, Wirt Morgan, Jr.; and her great uncle,
Steven Ray “Bubba” Jeffery.
Those who loved
her dearly and will always cherish her memory are her parents, Gary II and Misty Morgan
Blankenship; her brother, Steven Ray Blankenship; her grandparents, Lottie
Jean Morgan, Robin Jeffery Blankenship and
Scottie White, Gary and Lynn Blankenship; her great grandma’s: Beatrice Jeffery and Daisy Morgan; her aunt,
Contessa (Rodney) Blair; cousins: Rodney Keith, Kaleb and Austin Blair; and many
more family and friends.
Friends may
gather with the family at the Sandlick Freewill Baptist Church at Bruno on
Sunday, May 5th from 11 am to 12 pm. Funeral services will commence at 12 pm
with the Rev. Bill Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning
Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno. Rebecca will be carried to her final resting place
by her Daddy, Gary Blankenship II, who loved her and so wanted to raise
“Daddy’s lil Girl”.
2013, Bruno, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - July 19, 2013
Loretta 'Sue' Davis Jewell, 65, of Bruno, passed away on Wednesday,
July 17, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va. Born June 30, 1948, at Verner,
she was a daughter of the late Ora V. and Lois (Browning) Davis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
daughter, Angela Denise Jewell Arnold; paternal grandparents, Jesse and Ocie
(Browning) Davis and maternal grandparents, Owen and Lizzie Runyon Browning.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe 'Bo' Jewell; two
daughters, Elizabeth Jewell of Bruno and Jennifer (Aaron)Plumley of Accoville;
sister Faye Davis of Verner; seven grandchildren, Amber, Michael, Courtney,
Jamie-Lyn, Owen, Dalton and Gabe; three great-grandchildren, Kenslee, Zackery
and Bryson; aunts, Mila (Alton) Blankenship of Rio
Grande, Ohio, and Beulah Poe of Gilbert; her beloved church family, her special
caregiver Brittany Osborne and a host of other dear family and friends.
Sue was a member of the Verner Community Church. She was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She
loved the Lord and spent most of her life serving Him and others. She was
blessed with the gift of being a good organizer and used this gift to help and
bless others.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., at the Verner
Community Church, with the Revs. Walter Grimmett, Rodney
Robinette and Tilly Walls officiating. Burial will follow at the Verner
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Her sister will serve as
honorary pallbearer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chapmanville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 11, 2012
Max Edward Vinson, 80, of Chapmanville, departed this life Friday,
March 9, 2012, at CAMC General Division in Charleston
[Kanawha Co., WV]. Born December 29, 1931, in Mud Fork at Logan, he was a son of
Charles Clifford Vinson and Pearl Vinson Brown.
Also preceding him in death was his grandparents, Henry and Jennie
Evans and Jimenson and Patty Hager Vinson; one son, Sheridan Ray Vinson; one
daughter, Rebecca Sue Vinson; one grandson, Brian Edward Woody; three sisters, Easter Blankenship, Nina Vinson and Loretta Vinson; one brother, Paul Vinson and his
father and mother-in-law, Buford Sr. and Anna Collins. Max enjoyed listening to
sports and spending time with his family and friends at Mud Fork.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Nancy Alene
Collins Vinson; two daughters, Mary (Ed) Woody and Malindia (Wayne) Vinson; two
sons, Hurston "Tiny" Vinson and Charles "Chuck" (Lucy)
Vinson; six grandchildren, Justin Woody, Melissa (Bobby) Evans, Dustin Woody,
Brittany (Jacob) Long, Gabriel Vinson and Ryan Vinson; one great-grandchild,
Chase Evans, and one special friend, Gayle Dingess.
Services will be held at noon, Wednesday, March 14, at Freeman
Funeral Home with Donnie Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Vinson
Cemetery at Harts. Pallbearers will be Justin Woody, Bobby Evans, Dustin Woody,
Jacob Long, Gabriel Vinson and Ryan Vinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Hughes, Donnie Watkins, Michael
Green, Greg Farley, Fred Miller, Les Bryant, Richard Blankenship and Sammy Cagle.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chapmanville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.collinsfuneralhomewv.com/obituaries.html
Lisa Ann Blankenship,
47, of Chapmanville, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 19, 2012 at
Logan Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Born July 16, 1964, she was a daughter of the
late Landon and Jewell Booth Tomblin.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Kitty Workman; two brothers, Dewayne and Albert
Tomblin; maternal grandparents, Delmar and Ethel Booth; paternal grandparents,
Lacy and Augusta Tomblin; her beloved in-laws, Donald and Belvia Blankenship; one brother-in-law
Jamie Blankenship; one grandmother-in-law, Easter Day,
Hobert Day, whom she considered her uncle; and one nephew, Billy Jo Webb.
Lisa lived life to the fullest.
She enjoyed spending time with her loving husband and family, especially
her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of thirty years, Donald Blankenship, Jr; two sons, Donald (Kim Miller)Blankenship, III, of Godby Branch and Gabriel (Brittney) Blankenship of Huntington; nine grandchildren, Kerri
and Kaylee Blankenship of
Godby Branch, Joshua (whom she considered a son), Landon, Alyssa, Abby,
Carly, Nevaeh, and Lacy Blankenship, all of Huntington; three sisters, Brenda
(Dallas) Hager of Omar, Ethel (Jimmy) White of Mudfork, Kimberly (David) Hutton
of North Carolina; one brother, Landon Tomblin, Jr. of Ohio; two aunts, Memory
(Harold) Gartin and Anna Femings of Chapmanville, four uncles, Ernest Booth of
Chapmanville, Jake (Julia) Booth of Omar, Howard (Flora) Booth of Ohio, and
Jess Booth of Holden. Also the ones whom
she considered her aunts and uncles, Billy Ray George and Donetta Roosevelt)
Allen, Linda (Leslie) Evans of Logan, Betty Jo (Bill) Carter of Mill Creek,
Clyde (Kaye) Akers of Holden; three brothers-in-law,
Dennis (Lynn) Blankenship and
Lester Workman of Mill Creek, and Dale Blankenship of
Omar; one sister-in-law, Joann (Eli) Webb; one very special friend, whom she considered family,
Ransom Conley of Godby Branch; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Friday, March 23, 2012 at 1 pm at the Collins
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Meadows, Jr. and Rev. Donnie Wells
officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Micheal Tomblin,
Gregory Workman, Ransom Conley, Gabriel Blankenship,
Jay Stewart, Lester Workman, Ronnie Hepler, and Scottie White. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Blankenship, Donald Hager, Eli Estepp, Joshua Allen,
Clyde Akers, Billy Ray George, Dennis
Blankenship, Ernest, Jake,
Howard and Jess Booth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chapmanville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 3, 2012
Mr. Ralph Wingler, 83, of Crawley Creek of Chapmanville, went to be
with the Lord Sunday, December 2, 2012, at his residence. Born September 22,
1929, at Accoville, he was a son of the late Rev. Everett and Zida Bailey
Wingler.
Also preceding him in death were his mother and father-in-law,
Curtis and Nora Casey; one brother, Fred Wingler; two sisters, Ruby Morris and
Mildred Perry; two brothers-in-law, Freddy McCoy and James Duncan, and one
granddaughter, Chasity Hatfield.
Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired coal mine foreman after
35 years. He was also the owner of the former Ralph's Union 76 Gas Station
located at Man, a skilled carpenter and mechanic and was a member of the
Victory Freewill Baptist Church. Some of his favorite pastimes he enjoyed were
playing and coaching softball, hunting, fishing and playing guitar.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Mavis Wingler, and
her children, Teresea Collene (Mike) Weir and Timothy Roscoe Massie, both of
Virginia; first wife, Mary Lou Wingler of Lorado and their children, Ralph David (Linda) Wingler, also of Lorado, LaDonna
(Rick) Adkins of Glen Allen, Va., Mike (Kay) Wingler and Rhonda (David) Adkins,
both of Accoville, Terri (Bob) Blankenship of Lyburn, Kim (Phil, who was a very special son-in-law)
Deskins of Pecks Mill, Joe (Jackie) Wingler of Charleston and Benny Clay of
Hinton; two brothers, Billy (Beatrice) Wingler of Kistler and Bobby Wingler of
Mansfield, Ohio; four sisters, Madeline McCoy of Huntington, Francis Duncan of
Accoville, Loraine (Red) Elkins of Amerstdale and LouAnna (Allen) Workman of
Charleston; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces,
nephews, friends and church family.
Graveside services and burial with Military Rites will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, December 5, at the Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill with Rev.
Joey Kennedy and Rev. Roscoe Chafin officiating. Grandsons and family will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chapmanville, Logan Co., WV, Accident
The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 5, 2012
Shannon Marie Blankenship: Woman hit by train dies.
Critical injures claimed the life of the Logan County woman hit by
a train. The incident happened Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. The train hit Shannon Marie Blankenship, 29, of Chapmanville. The incident took
place at the crossing in the area near the Rite Aid at Chapmanville. According
to reports, Ms. Blankenship made a fatal decision when she decided to
try and cross the tracks ahead of the train. She was transported to Logan
Regional Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries. The incident
is still under investigation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chapmanville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 5, 2012
Shannon Marie Taylor Blankenship, 29, of Chapmanville, passed away December 3, 2012.
She is survived by her loving family, her parents, Debrah and Jerry
Browning of Hurricane; brother, Mike Taylor (Kera) of Culloden; sisters, Tammy
Snyder (Dawson) and Connie Young of Scott Depot; fiance, Jeff May of
Chapmanville; grandparents, Charles and Jackie Browning of Scott Depot; her
favorite nephew, Evan, who she loved with all her heart; uncles, Butch Browning
of Scott Depot and Roger Province (Christy) of Davis Creek; and several
cousins.
She was a loving and beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, fiancee,
granddaughter, niece and cousin. She loved her family and was loved my so many.
She touched so many lives with her kindness and always had a smile for
everyone.
A tribute to the life of Shannon Marie Blankenship will be 7 p.m. Friday, December 7, at Gatens-Harding Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Christian, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 30, 2012
Ima Jean Workman Templeman, 68, of Christian, passed Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Cornerstone
Hospital in Huntington [Cabell Co., WV] after a long illness.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Mason Sr.
and Dorthy Barton Blankenship;
husband, Roger Burke Workman, and siblings
Gustavia and Rebecca, Norville, Emma Jean Rose and Tammy Sue
Maynard.
Survivors include her siblings,
Mason "Buddy"
(Nadine) Blankenship, Arlen (Gail) Blankenship, Luther (Perrle) Blankenship, Ranny (Susie)
Blankenship, Darlena Lux, Donna Rae
Blankenship and Vickie Lynn Blankenship; children, Roger (Leasa) Workman, Douglas
(Thereasa) Workman, Leander (Sharon) Workman, Jennifer (Randy) Blevins and
Ralph (Vickie) Workman; grandchildren, Angela Workman, Ashley (Matthew) Gibson,
Sean Whitlock, Amber Workman (Moose Blevins), Amanda Tyree (Aaron Ellis),
Kendra Workman, Jeromi Workman (Melissa), Kelly Workman, Brandon Workman,
Brianna Workman Williams, Tommy, Andy and Brandon Blevins, Michelle, Clinton
and James McNeely, Shirley and Jennifer Brown and Shaina (Woody) Cline;
great-grandchildren, Maddison Workman, Baily Nelson, Banlah Workman, Ethon
Gibson, Kevin, Kaiden, Kayle and Shianne Brown and two on the way; a host of
many more friends and family and a dear friend, Vickie Rene Grimmett.
Pallbearers will be family members. Services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, June 1, at the Landville Church with Rev. David and Dale Campbell
officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Christian, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Donna Blankenship Rogers, 59, of Christian, went to her heavenly home Saturday, November 3,
2012, at Logan Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born
January 22, 1953, at Man, the daughter of the late Mason and Dorothy
Bartram Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Rogers; two grandchildren, Walden and Raymond Browning; five sisters, Gustavia and
Rebecca Blankenship, Emmalene Rose, Ima Jean Templeman, and Tammy Maynard; and one brother Norville
Blankenship. She was a home
maker and a sales clerk formerly employed at Murphy Mart at Rita. Donna was of
the Baptist faith. She enjoyed traveling, talking on the phone, and being with
her grandbabies.
Those left to cherish her memory are three children, Charlie
(Alice) Rogers of KY, Maggie (Randy) Evans of Christian, and Shelby (James)
Hill of Elk Creek; two friends who Donna considered her own children, Sheryl
Rogers of Elk Creek and Randy Bobbitt of Christian; four grandchildren, Lilly
Rogers of Elk Creek, DJ Browning of Christian, and James "Bubby" Hill
and Garrett Hill, both of Elk Creek; two sisters,
Darlene Lux of Shelby, OH and Vickie (Ed) Challey of KY; four brothers,
Luther (Pearl) Blankenship
of Richie County, Mason (Nadine) Blankenship
of Greenville, Arlen (Gail) Blankenship of
Shiloh, OH, and Ranny (Susie) Blankenship
of Stowe; three special nieces, Jennifer Blevins, Sherry Parsons, and Connie
Jude; one special nephew, Ralph Workman; and one special brother-in-law,
Pribble Rose of Bruno; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services
will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Sandlick Freewill
Baptist Church at Bruno with Rev. Donald Lafferty officiating. Burial will
follow in Browning-Grimmett Cemetery at Sandlick. Pall bearers will be family
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Davin, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 1, 2012
Maxine Sue Eads Vance, 70, of Davin, departed this life Tuesday,
February 28, 2012, at St. Francis' Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV] after an extended illness. Born November
28, 1941, at Acme, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Clayton
"Hoppy" and Alma Opal Vance Eads.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Jimmie Ed Vance; one
son, Kevin James Vance, and two brothers, Darrell Eads and Jack Eads. Maxine
was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed cooking and taking care of her home. She
loved spending time with her grandchildren, Brooke, Hunter and Cameron. Maxine
also enjoyed raising plants, especially roses, caring for her family, keeping
in touch with out of town family and friends through facebook, and playing
spider solitare.
Those left to miss her are her three children, David (Jennifer)
Vance of Winfield, and Debra (Kevin) Mathis and Brian (Stephanie Blankenship ) Vance, both of Davin; one brother, Harry
(Marnell) Eads of Stratford, Conn.; five sisters, Ruth (Ralph) Mezzoni of Mt.
Sidney, Va., Barbara (Robert) Petry of Cabin Creek, Sandra Howsare of Handley,
Janet (Tom) Zerbe of Dunbar, and Corrine (David) Scott of Poca; two
sisters-in-law, Carol Eads of Poca and Sue Eads of Milford, Conn.; three
grandchildren, Brooke Mathis of Davin, and Hunter Vance and Cameron Stoops,
both of Winfield; many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Memorial services will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, March 2, at
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian C. Baker officiating. At
Maxine's request, her remains have been cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Earling, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - June 26, 2012
Mary Jane Poston Evans, 64, of Earling, passed away Saturday, June
23, 2012, at Logan Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Born July 14,
1947, at Amherstdale, she was a daughter of the late Ivan and Alice Marcum
Poston.
Also preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents, Kelly
and Goldie Vincent Poston; maternal grandparents, Pearlie and Viola Sexton
Marcum, and one very special niece, Jennifer LeAnn Evans. Mary was a homemaker
and enjoyed traveling and vacationing with family and friends. A dedicated
shopper, she loved shopping with her sister-in-law who was like a sister, Angie
Evans. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Those left to cherish her memory include her very loving and caring
husband of 44 years, Norman Wilson "Bud" Evans; one son, Wilson Gene
Evans of Lundale; one daughter, Cindy Jane Blankenship of Earling; one sister, Katherine (Jackie)
Evans of Earling; four grandchildren, LeAnn Evans of Gaffney, S.C., Eric
(Becky) Evans of Earling, Kelsey Evans of Mallory, and Keyleigh Evans of
Lundale; four great-grandchildren, Eric Evans, Hunter Evans, Macy Evans and
Keith Caudill Jr.; many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Cantrell officiating. Burial
will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Greenville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 15, 2013
Ulysses G. "Junior" Brown, 66,
of Greenville, formerly of Kistler, passed away Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013,
at his home of a sudden illness. Born October 16, 1946, he was a son of the
late Mary Magdaline Osborne and the late Ulysses Brown.
Also preceding him in death were three sisters, Brenda Brickles,
Agnus "Big Ag Brown" Gursky and Judy Frye; brother, Bill Brown;
mother and father-in-law, Lillian and Eugene Adkins; brother-in-law; Rev.
Bennie Blankenship and a niece, Beverly Blankenship .
Junior was formerly employed as a printer by Continental Bondware
Co. of Chicago, Ill., and as a security guard with Protective Security and
Investigations, Black Hawk, and MIS Security. He loved to take walks, fish,
look for ginseng, spend time with his grandkids and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years at home, Nancy, whom
he married on November 22, 1971; two sons, Christopher Brown (fiancée Kashawnna
Hunter) at home, and Eugene G. Brown of Ironton, Ohio; brother, Herman (Ruth)
Brown of Greenville; sister, Betty Sue Ellis of Charlotte, N.C.; two
grandchildren, Christopher Dakota "Koty" Brown and Tabitha Hendricks;
former daughter-in-law, Donna Hendricks of Accoville, and a host of family and
friends.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at Greenville
Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Baxter Toler and Brother Bill Brown
Officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with military honors
and graveside rites being performed by the W.Va. National Guard, VFW Post 6153,
American Legion Post 103 of Chapmanville and the DAV post 39 of Harts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Holden, Logan Co., WV, Death
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 11, 2012
Nancy Blankenship,
85, of Holden, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012.
Arrangements are incomplete. James Funeral Home of Logan is in
charge of the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Kistler, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 13, 2012
Billy Ray Evans, 59, of Kistler, departed this life Saturday, March
10, 2012, at his residence with his family at his bedside. Born January 28,
1953, in Logan, he was a son of the late Printess and Dora Evans.
Also preceding him in death was his brother, Ricky Evans.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 38 years, Deborah Valerie Blankenship Evans; one
daughter, Melissa (David) Moul of Pineville; five sons, Owen (Rosemary) Evans
of Lyburn, and Steven (Kimberly) Evans, Timothy (Sandy) Evans, Joshua Evans and
Jeremy Evans, all of Kistler; four brothers, Wilson (Mary) Evans and Jack
(Katherine) Evans, both of Earling, James (Dorothy) Evans of Keystone, and
Landrum (Carol) Evans of Amherstdale; five sisters, Brenda Damron and Betty
(David) Hearn, both of Accoville, Elsie Adkins of Amherstdale, Zona Lawrence of
North Carolina and Nora Mae Maynard, address unknown; 12 grandchildren,
Valerie, Austin, Jonathan, Joshua Jr., Summer, Matthew, Billy, Tyler Jeremiah,
Britten, Autumn and Jay-Are and a host of other family members.
Services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at
Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church at Accoville Hollow with Rev. Jonathan
Grimmett officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.
Pallbearers will be Billy's nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Kistler, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from Nov. 21 to
Nov. 22, 2013
In Loving Memory of Harry Clem Jones, 61, of Kistler, W.Va., who
was born February 6, 1952, at Logan, W.Va., a son of the late Bert and Hazel
Butler Jones. He departed this life on Monday,
November 18, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, at Charleston, [Kanawha Co.], W.Va. Mr. Jones
was a disabled truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
daughter, Jennifer Kay Jones, two sisters, Mary Lewis and Darlene Starr and a
half-brother, Ray Butler.
Survivors include his wife,
Dorothy Kay Blankenship Jones; son, Harry C. Jones II of Kistler;
siblings, Virginia Evans, Earl Jones, David Jones, Bert Jones, Jr., Laverne
Scott, Donald Jones, Hazel Browning and a host of nieces and nephews and other
relatives.
According to the wishes of Mr. Jones, there will be no services and
his body is to be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lake, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 9, 2012
Mrs. Eula C. Blankenship, 91, of Lake, departed this life Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at
Boone Nursing and Rehab at Danville
[Boone Co., WV]. Born November 18, 1920, at Sharples, she was a daughter of the
late Samuel and Niki Phipps Burgess.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Herbert
"Bruffy" Blankenship;
children, Rodney Blankenship, Janice Sue
McCartney and Patsy and Peggy Blankenship,
and grandchildren, Dreama Sue Hager and Angela Walker. Eula was a member of the
Stevens Chapel, a former member auxiliary VFW, a member of the fire department
ladies auxiliary, and a homemaker who loved to quilt.
Survivors include her children,
Raymond (Lucille) Blankenship of Chapmanville, Gary Blankenship of Hudson, Fla., Lindell Pennington, Roy
"Hinkle" Blankenship
and Shirley (David) Welker, all of Lake, and Rachael (Keith) Stephens of Julian; 20 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Evans
Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Roger McCauley officiating.
Burial will follow at Ferrell Cemetery at Lake.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Logan, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 20, 2012
Mrs. Melissa Workman, 39, beloved daughter of Frank and Diana
Dillon of Three Mile Curve at Logan, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012,
after a lingering illness at Logan Regional Medical Center.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Orville and Delores Gibson of Latrobe, and Sherman and Donzil
Blankenship of Cyclone, and
her husband, Jennings Mark Workman of Taplin.
Additional survivors include one son, Jennings Mark Workman Jr.,
address unknown; two sisters, Dee Dee Dillon and Kimberly Dillon, both of
Logan; three brothers, Frank Marshall Dillon, Frank Charles Dillon and David
Dillon, all of Logan, and her biological father,
Teddy Blankenship and two half-sisters, Jennifer and
Heather, all of Oceana.
Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at the
Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. A.G. Lilly officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Logan, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - June 29, 2012
Elva "Stubby" Lamb, 59, of Logan, went on to be with our
Lord Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial
Division [Kanawha Co., WV] after a long illness. Born December 16, 1952, in Man, he was a
son of Myrtle Lamb of Dorothy and the late Fred Lamb Sr. of Bruno.
Elva was a former police chief of Mitchell Heights and worked for
the Logan County Sheriffs office in Logan. Elva was a loving father,
grandfather, and husband, who loved life and had a way of always making
everyone laugh. His generous and outgoing presence will be truly missed by all
of his family and friends.
He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife of 27
years, Tammy Lamb; daughters, Kim Lamb (fiancé Scott Estrathers), Krissa Lamb
(Aaron Estrathers), all of Logan, Ashley (Teddy Ray) Browning of Oceana, and
Crystal (Tommy) Stearns of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; grandchildren, Cameron Whisman,
Clayden Blake and Nicholas Ryan Toler, and Norah Beth and Ariana Brooke
Stearns; brothers, Elza (Mary) Lamb and Fred "Duke" (Patty) Lamb,
both of Bruno, and Douglas Ray (Terri) Lamb of Dorothy; one sister, Loretta
Gaye (Larry) Board of Dorothy; nieces,
Princess Ann (Dennis)
Blankenship, Jennifer Lamb
(T.J. Mahon), and April (Shawn) Painter; nephews, Fred Lamb III (Nikki
Williams), Douglas Ray Jr. (Sherry) Lamb, Sonny Drake Darnell; one special
nephew/son, Jimmy Ray (Brandi) Williamson; several great-nieces and nephews,
and a host of friends and other family.
Services to celebrate the life of our beloved Elva
"Stubby" Lamb will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at the James
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
Pallbearers will be Scott Estrathers, Aaron Estrathers, Teddy Browning, Justin
Whisman Henry "Spud" Glandon and Jack Starkey. Special friends and
honorary pallbearers are Kirby Rhodes, Joey Robinson, Jim Walker, Tim Hutchins
and Mark Hobbs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Logan, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - August 12, 2012
Jimmie Lee George, 37, of Logan, departed this life Tuesday, August
7, 2012, at Barboursville [Cabell
Co., WV]. Born February
22, 1975, in Logan, he was a son of Janie Davis Browning of Logan and the late
Jimmie Lovejoy.
Also preceding him in death was his grandmother, Isabella Sheppard,
and one nephew, Dakota Jenkins.
Jimmie was a great person with a wonderful personality that could
make anyone laugh or smile. He was also very artistic
and was a hard worker.
Additional survivors include his sisters, Elisha (Trey) Spaulding, Ammie Blankenship, and Ashley Mullins, all of Logan, Peggy Murphy of Man, and Tonya
Sloan of Greenbrier; brothers, Russell (Misty) Adkins of Yuma, Bryan (Rachael)
Murphy of South Point, Ohio, George (Tera) White of Whitman, and Matthew White
of Florida; one daughter, Summer Combs of Man; two special cousins, Brett and
Archie; his girlfriend, Cori Fields; four special friends, Misty, Glen, Rob,
and Carl, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, August 12, at Honaker
Funeral Home in Logan. Following the services, his body will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Logan, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - November 10, 2012
Robert L. Mendel Jr., 57, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, November
6, 2012, at the Cancer Treatment Centre of America in Philadelphia, Pa. He was the son of Naomi Walls Mendel Derringer of
Harrodsburg, Ky., and the late Robert Lee Mendel.
Also preceding him in death was one daughter, Shawna Lea Mendel.
Robert was a member of the West Logan Church of God, Logan County Club and
Logan Moose Lodge. He worked for the Pepsi Cola Company where he taught safety
classes and was coordinator for route drivers, pick-up and deliveries,
warehouse manager and route manager. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, snow
skiing, water skiing, boating and swimming.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 40 years, Brenda
Blankenship Mendel; one
daughter, Malia Mendel of Logan; three sisters, Debbie (Hugh) Samuels of
Roanoke, Va., Tammy (Joe) Thomas of Teays Valley and Sandy (Rick) Clay of
Logan; one brother, Michael Todd (Christine Andrews) Mendel of South
Charleston; his stepfather, Richard Derringer of Harrodsburg, and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, at the West
Logan Church of God with the Rev. Scotty Dingess officiating. Burial will
follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers include Todd Mendel,
Rick Clay, Joe Thomas, Hugh Samuels, Brent Bartram and Victtiro Distfano.
Honorary pallbearers include John Bartram and Bobby Browning.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Logan, Logan Co., WV,
Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from September 10
to September 11, 2013
Francis "Pud" Conley, 82, of Logan, passed away Monday,
September 9, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington [Cabell Co., WV]. Born April 15, 1931, he was a son of the
late Henry and Rosie Conley.
Also preceding him in death were two children, Jo Ann Mullins and
Debbie White; brothers, John Floyd "Mooch", Lionel "Chub"
and Palmer "Pole" Conley, and sisters, Vida Lee Conley Frye, Minnie
May Conley Lester and Nelly Rose Conley Butcher. Francis was a painter and
could always be seen in town selling produce by the Courthouse.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Conley; children, Joe
Blankenship, Brenda Sizemore,
Bud Johnson and Ronald Conley; brother, Henry "Frog" Conley, and a
host of loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, at James
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Coleman officiating. Burial will follow
at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers
will be Rodney Conley, Henry "Frog" Conley, Don Belcher, Bud Johnson,
Randall Sizemore, Michael White, Randy Sizemore II, Ronald Conley and Joe Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Logan, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from Nov. 4 to
Nov. 5, 2013
Jackie Dale Gullett, 53, of Logan, passed away Saturday, November
2, 2013, at CAMC-General Division at Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV]. Born November 28, 1959, at Holden,
W.Va., he was a son of Harold and Barbara Blankenship Gullett.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ernest and Nancy Blankenship
and great grandmother Louise Soler.
Jackie loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family and
friends.
Along with his parents, those left to cherish his memory include
his wife Tammy Adams Gullett; son Jackie Jr., of Logan; step-son Joshua
Browning of Fairmont, W.Va.; daughters Haley Gullett of Logan, Amanda (Adam)
Baisden of Henlawson and Amy (Michael) Adkins of Tracefork; one brother Billy
Gullett of Charleston; sisters Teresa Adams of Holden, Nancy Robinette of Texas
and Jean Ann Belcher of Whitman; grandchildren Caden and Adam Baisden II and
Camron Adkins; mother in law Jean Adams; sister-in-law Pickles (Poodles)
Patterson; brother-in-law Thomas Adams and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 11
a.m., at Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, with Pastor Roger Ooten and Rev. Terry
Ooten officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill, W.Va. Pallbearers
will be Brian Adams, Loren
Blankenship, Frank Blankenship, Ralph Blankenship,
Jerry Vance and Thomas Adams.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lundale, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 26, 2012
John Joseph Hatfield, 33, of Lundale, formerly of Sanford, N.C.,
went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 23, 2012, at his home. Born March 12,
1979, at South Williamson, Ky., he was a son of Peggy Daniels Hale of Lorado
and Terry Joseph Hatfield of Sydney, Ky.
Preceding him in death was his stepfather,
Jack Blankenship; maternal grandparents, Roy and Eurie
Slone Daniels; paternal grandfather, John Lee Hatfield; one uncle, Danny Ray
Daniels, and his step-grandfather, Leo Blankenship.
John was a disabled construction worker. He was saved and baptized
while living in Sanford and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his son Colin.
Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include one son,
Colin Jackie Hatfield of Sanford; ex-wife, Rachael Hatfield of Sanford; one
sister, Misty Dawn Hatfield of Sanford; one brother with whom he made his home,
Kevin Roy Hatfield of Lundale; paternal grandmother, Joyce Dew Hatfield of
Sydney; his step-grandmother, Mary Blankenship; his mother's husband, Gordon Hale of
Lorado; many aunts, uncles, and cousins and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 29, at the Becco
United Baptist Church with Rev. P. J. Tomblin officiating. Burial will follow
in Home Sweet Home Cemetery at Lorado. Pallbearers will be Kevin Hatfield, Joe
Daniels, Scott Daniels, J.J. Daniels, Charlie Daniels, and Gary Godfrey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Mallory, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 28, 2012
Shirley Jean Wooten Napier, 74, of Mallory, joined her loving
husband of 51 years in their Heavenly home Sunday, February 26, 2012. She
departed this life from her home, surrounded by her devoted family and friends,
after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born July 24, 1937, in McDowell
County, she was a daughter of the late George and Virginia Stevens Wooten.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Franklin Delano
Napier, and two brothers, Darrell "Midge" Wooten and Bill Wooten.
Shirley was a homemaker and a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted
wife, mother, and grandmother. Born with a green thumb, Shirley loved to
garden, growing bountiful gardens of vegetables and flowers. She was dearly
loved by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Diane Ellis
and Sherry (Brian) Workman, both of Greenville; four sons, David Franklin
(Jennifer) Napier of Bruno, Bobby (Donna) Napier of Man, Donny (Teresa) Napier
of Milton, and Terry "TT" (Carla) Napier of Greenville; 12
grandchildren, Angela (Tad) Doty, Joey (Casey) Ellis, Misty Napier, Tara
Workman, Erica Ellis, Jennifer (Troy) Keller, Katie Napier, Paige Napier, Laura
Napier, Taylor Napier, Nathan Napier and Jacob Napier; two step-grandchildren,
Tabatha Hatfield and Steven (Krysta) Ritz; 10 great-grandchildren, Preston,
Tori, Skylar, Rileigh, Laci, Brenton, Payton, Jaxon, Trace and Brody; four sisters, Delores Schoolcraft and
Frances (Freddy) Wingler, both of Mallory, Mary (Merrrill "Jr.") Blankenship of Ohio and Phyllis Hatfield of Logan; one
brother, Jack Wooten of Ohio; a special nephew and niece, Paul and Kay
Schoolcraft of Mallory; a special friend, Niwana Napier of Cyclone; several
nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Sparks officiating. Entombment
will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be sons and
grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Mallory, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/charles-e-cline
Charles E. Cline, 65 of Mallory, went home to be with his Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join his many loved one waiting for him in heaven,
on Monday, March 4, 2013, from Logan Regional Medical Center. Born on March 26, 1947, at Simon, he
was the son of Hallie Maynor Cline and the late Monroe Cline.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one sister, Sarah Ann Blankenship. Charles was a loving
son, father, grandfather and friend. He
was a retired strip miner and a born again Christian. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending
time with his family and friends. He
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Charles and to mourn
his passing include his daughter, Melissa Ball (Brian Adkins) of Man; his
grandson, Austin Neil Ball of Man; his loving mother, Hallie Cline of Logan,
formerly of Coal Mountain; his special friends:
Ron Dalrymple of Hanover, Pastor Harrison Williamson of Huff Creek,
Ricky Ellis of Hanover and Howard Lee of Hampden; and a host of other dear
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 8 at Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harrison Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rufus
Blankenship Family Cemetery at Baisden, WV.
Charles will be carried to his final resting place by family and
friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Hershel,
Ronnie, and Dale Dalrymple, Roger Dutcher, Sidney Lane and Charlie Gump.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Man, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan
Banner from August 13 to August 14, 2013
Roger Lee Ellis, 37, of Man, departed
this life suddenly on Friday, August 9, 2013, at CAMC-Memorial Division at
Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV]. He was born on
July 10, 1976, at Man, the son of Rev. Allen and Anna Mae Ellis Sprouse, of
Amherstdale.
Roger was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Leonard and Ledna Thomas Ellis; his uncles, Roger Lee Ellis, Otis
Ellis, and Junie Dials; his aunt, Donna Jean Bartram; and cousins, Blaine
"Bub" Copley and Brandy Proffitt.
He was a 1994 graduate of Man High School
where he played Man High Hillbillies football. Roger proudly served in the U.S.
Marine Corp for four years. Devoted to his children, he coached Man Midget
League Football and Little League Baseball. Before the accident that left him a
quadriplegic, Roger was a coal miner formerly employed with Rock House Mining
and Mingo-Logan Coal Company. An avid supporter of youth sports, he continued,
even after his accident, to coach Midget League Football. Roger was an
inspiration to all the youth in the Man area.
Those left to cherish his memory, in
addition to his parents, are his children, Kirsten Ellis and Houston Ellis,
both of Man; his step-children, Christian McCoy and Dustin McCoy, both of Man;
one sister, Elaine Blankenship of South Carolina; one half-sister, Heather Sadler of Virginia; one half-brother,
Steven Sprouse of Virginia; his nephews and niece, Ken, Ace, and Starr Blankenship, all of South
Carolina; his aunts and uncles, Alice Copley of Amherstdale, Nancy (Teddy) Frye
of Greenville, Leon Ellis of Madison, and Eddie Ellis of Amherstdale; his
cousins who dearly loved and helped him, Bradley Ellis of Chapmanville and
Kristy Ellis of Charleston; and his other loving cousins, Teddy Frye, Shane
Frye, Angie Doty, Joey Ellis, Mary Catherine Ellis, Shelly Ellis, Lisa Copley,
Clyde Bartram, and Donna Jean Proffitt; along with a host of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.,
Thursday, August 15, at the Lundale Freewill Baptist Church at Lundale with
Rev. Bobby Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at
Godby. Pall bearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Monaville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 2, 2013
Murl Adkins, 79, of Monaville, departed this life Friday, February
1, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Born August 17, 1933, in
Cabell County, he was a son of the late Garnet and Quillie Blankenship Adkins.
Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Sherman, Stanley,
Cecil and Elmer Adkins, and sister, Gladys Curry. After serving in the Army,
Murl was self-employed for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Patricia Erlewine Adkins;
sons, Sam Adkins, Timmy (Kammy) Miller, and Brian (Erica) Adkins; daughters,
Sharon Nelson, Karen (Jerry) Duncan, Dee Pack and Angie Adkins; 10
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, at Honaker
Funeral Home with Pastor John E. Godby officiating. Burial will follow at
Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Family will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Logan, Logan Co., WV,
Adkins, Garnett 30, M, WV, Head,
Adkins, Quillis 28, F, WV, Wife,
Adkins, Gladys 04, F, WV, Dau,
Adkins, Sherman 03, M, WV, Son,
Adkins, Stanley 01, M, WV, Son,
Adkins, Hollie 27, M, WV, Cousin,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMHQ-NJ7
SSDI; Quillie
Adkins, 18Jan1902, ??Aug1977, Monaville, Logan, WV,
WV-234-96-2345,
2013, Monaville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 11, 2013
James Melvin "Pete" Spradlin, 66, of Monaville, and
Renick, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his home in Monaville with his
loving wife by his side. Born November 29, 1946, at Stirrat, he was a son of
Betty Curtis and the late Robert Spradlin.
Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany during
the Vietnam War. He was self-employed as a carpet installer when he was not
working in the coal mines. He last worked at Kedco Coal Company and retired in
1998. He was a former member on the Board of Directors of Logan Regional
Medical Center. In July 2000, he bought property in Greenbrier County and with
the help of his brother-in-law, David, and his sons, he built his cabin. If you
happened to see him anytime over the last 13 years he was either on his way to
the cabin or had just returned. Some of his happiest times were spent there
with his family and friends. If his friend Jon Sheets stopped by it was time to
go to Long John Silver's and if Danny Seldomridge stopped by it was always
beer-thirty. If Micky Webb was at the cabin with him it was hard to say which
could tell the biggest tale or chew the most tobacco. Even though he was not a
hunter, he always had to spend each hunting season at the cabin to keep track
of the deer kill and to socialize. He had a unique sense of humor and enjoyed
playing jokes on everyone.
He was greeted in heaven by his beloved maternal grandparents, Mark
and Linda Curtis; paternal grandparents, Dord and Bethel Spradlin; daughter,
Sara Spradlin; brothers, David Elliot Spradlin and Robert Dord "Buck"
Curtis, and his in-laws, Sidney and Hazel Crum. Also waiting to play sort of
joke on him were two special cousins, Polly Wilburn Mullins and Terri Litteral
Martin.
Survivors include his loving wife of more than 34 years, Ruby; sons, Robert Spradlin of Beckley,
Andrew Thomas and Sherri Glycadgis of Monaville, Jack and Audrey "Sissy Bug" Blankenship of Ethel, Geoffrey and Rachel Blankenship of Lavalette, and James Melvins Spradlin
II and Mark Phillip Spradlin, both of North Carolina; he was papaw and Poppy to
eight grandchildren, Danyell and
Caleb Long of Norton, Va., Jackie
Lynn Blankenship and Ryan Albert Blankenship, both of Ethel, Caleb Garret Glycadgis,
Shane Michael Vance and Kennadee Yvonne Vance, all of Monaville, Tiffani
Nichole Spradlin of Mud Fork, and Zane "Colorado" Crawford of
Lavalette; his mother, Betty Lou Anderson of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; two brothers,
Mark and Donna Anderson of Reynoldsburg, and Richard and Marlene Curtis of
Logan; he was uncle to Linda Pridemore and her two children, Brandon and Grace,
David Spradlin, Kelli Curtis and her daughter, Lacy, Ali Anderson, Amanda
Anderson, Samantha and Matt Chafin, Sidney Crum, April Bevino, James May,
Raistlin Cook, Cherry Lynn Skidmore, Jamie Skidmore and her two daughters,
Michelle and Ashlee and Charles and Becky Skidmore and their sons, Tyler and
Owen; his best friends Micky Webb of Monaville, Jon Sheets of Renick and Matt Mullins
of Monaville; his sisters-in-law, Linda Curtis of Ethel, and Sheila Crum and
Lucy and C.R. Cook, all of Monaville, and brothers-in-law, Sidney David Crum of
King Shoals, Donald and Eva Crum and Ronald Crum, all of Monaville, and Kenny
Crum of Omar.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Collins
Funeral Home C.D. Wolford and Alfred Setser officiating. A special prayer will
be said by his grandson, Ryan Blankenship. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn
Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers
will be Joe Butler, Matt Mullins, Charles Skidmore, Cody Burgess, Garret
Glycadgis and Ryan Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Jon Sheets,
Mickey Webb and Shane Vance.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Monaville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from July 25 to
July 26, 2013
All three brothers died before age of 28 - sad
Joshua Lee Goldie, 28, of Monaville, departed this life Monday,
July 22, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington [Cabell Co., WV]. Born August 18, 1984, at Logan, he was a
son of Timothy and Sherri Blankenship Goldie
of Verdunville.
Those preceding him in death are his two brothers, Timothy Gene
Goldie Jr. and Nathaniel Shane Goldie. Joshua was a coal miner.
Those left to cherish his memories are one son, Joshua Lee Goldie
II, and one daughter, Kaydence Paige Goldie, both of Chauncey. He was a very
loving son and father. He enjoyed working in the coal mines but his most
enjoyable time was being with his children.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Collins
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.D. Wolford officiating. Cremation will follow
services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Mount Gay, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Patricia (Patty) Blankenship, 62 of Mt. Gay departed this life on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Yolyn, WV. Born January 6, 1950 in
Logan she was the daughter of the late Howard and Easter Vinson Blankenship.
She was a also preceded in death by a brother Arthur Blankenship. She was a homemaker and was formerly active in Miss Softball
America.
Patricia is
survived by one son James (Madeline) Marcum of Chesapeake, VA, two daughters
Aleshia (James) Hunter of Yolyn and Kathy (Vittorio) Distefano of Canton, MI,
one brother Richard Blankenship of Logan, five sisters Brenda (Robert) Mendel of North Mitchell Heights,
Carroll (Randy) Shell of Crooked Creek, Ruth (Randy) Caserta of Man, Marie (Glen)
Lambert of Monitor, and Billie McComas of Michigan, grandchildren Patrick
(Brianna Ball) Beddow, Megan Marcum, Cole Marcum, Tara McComas, Jessica
McComas, Jeremy McComas, Brianna Distefano, Dylan Distefano, Zachary (Leigh)
Hunter, and Micah (Christen) Hunter, one great-grandchild Robert Brian Beddow.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at
Honaker Funeral Home in Logan with Pastor Johnny Faine officiating. Following
services on Sunday Patricia will be cremated according to her wishes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Neibert, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - June 8, 2012
Clifford "Cheezy" Calloway Jr., 52, of Neibert, departed
this life Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law,
Cary and Archie Caldwell Jr. of Cyclone
[Wyoming Co., WV], after a long illness. Born October 19, 1959, at Man, he was a son
of the late Clifford Sr. and Judy Maynard Calloway.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, twins Mark and
Mickey, and Randy Calloway; grandparents, Bessie and William Calloway; niece,
Miranda Calloway, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Clara
Buchanan. Clifford loved motorcycle riding, talking on the phone and spending
time with his grandchildren and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 27 years,
Bertha Marie Workman Calloway; two daughters, Michelle (John) Williams of Four
Oaks, N.C., and Cary (Archie Jr.) Caldwell of Cyclone; one son, Gary (Missy)
Workman II of Neibert; grandmother, Ruby Hoosier of Indianapolis, Ind.;
brother, James (Kim) Calloway of Harts; two grandsons, Joshua Deboard of Duncan
Fork and Jeremy (Tiffany) Caldwell of Accoville; five granddaughters, LeeAnna (Chris) Blankenship , Ashlee Caldwell, Kaylee Caldwell, and Melissa Bragg, all
of Cyclone, and Samantha (Michael) Walker of North Carolina; seven
great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bryson, and Emily Caldwell, and Kodi, Makayla,
Nicholas, and Corey Walker along with a set of unborn twins; five nieces,
Whitney Calloway, Candy Calloway, Mandy Calloway, Brandy Calloway and Becky
Calloway; one nephew, Phillip Dingess Calloway; four great-nieces, Jazmune,
Amanda, Heaven and Audrianna; three great-nephews, Tyler, Elijah and Benjamin;
one special uncle, Butch Maynard of Indianapolis; one special aunt, Alma
Calloway of Glen Daniels, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at the
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. P. J. Tomblin officiating. Burial
will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be James Calloway,
Jackie Starkey, Henry Glandon, Brett Calloway, Ray Watts, Kendell Dingess and
Timmy Mullins. Honorary pallbearers
will be Joshua Deboard, Jeremy Caldwell, Chris Blankenship,
Patty (Caldwell) Ely and Lee.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Omar, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from Dec. 16 to
Dec. 17, 2013
Irene Virginia (Mesko) Hawkins, 79, of Omar, departed this life
Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born
April 25, 1934, at Logan, W.Va., to the late John and Catherine (Revi) Mesko.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Hawkins;
daughter, Kathy Jo Gilchrest; sister, Millie Williams; son-in-law; Larry Boggs
Sr. and one great-grandson, Timothy Elkins II.
Those left to cherish her memories are three sons; Ronald Lee
Hawkins of Switzer, Frank (Jamie) Hawkins of Williamson , and Douglas
(Annabelle) Hawkins of Ben Creek; one daughter; Margaret (Bob) Holbrook of
Omar; two brothers; John (Mary) Mesko of Wilmington, Del. and Frank (Mary)
Mesko of Cow Creek; one sister; Elizabeth Bryant of Verdunville; fourteen grandchildren; Larry (Shannon) Boggs,
Melanie (Tim) Elkins, Nathan and Joey Hawkins, Trina Cook, Mitch and Brent
(Jamie) Gilchrist, Tonya Lindsey, Tammy (Cliff) Motes, Melissa (Jamie) Evans, Erica (David) Blankenship, Debrina (Davy) Cline, Becky and Deloris
Spears; seventeen great-grandchildren; Larra and Emma Elkins, Daelen and Carson
Boggs, Breanna (Nick) Egnor, Logan, Tristan, and Josie Gilchrist, Nichols
Lindsey, Nichole (Joseph) Turnage, Caitlyn Motes (Jeff Priest), J.C. Motes,
Jay, Ethan, and Cooper Evans, Isabella Cline, and Levi Spears and also some
special friends, Dora Lou Fields and Eugene Boggs.
Services will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at
the Collins Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mansfield Dameron and Lonnie Gore
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be
Larry Boggs, Tim Elkins, Eugene Boggs, Nathan and Joey Hawkins, and Marshall
Teeters. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Holbrook, David Blankenship, and Davy
Cline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Peach Creek, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - February 8, 2012
Mary Alice Hall, 76, of Peach Creek, passed away Monday, February
6, 2012, at CAMC General Division in Charleston
[Kanawha Co., WV]. Born January 1, 1936, in Logan, she was a daughter of the late
Clarence E. and Rachel Sanders Bell.
Also preceding her in death was her husband George R. Hall;
daughter, Debbie and son-in-law Bo Browning; son, Steven Hall, and brothers,
Julius and Ancil Bell. Mary was a salesperson at the former Watson's store in
downtown Logan.
Survivors include her son, Greg (Karen) Hall of Chapmanville;
daughter, Rhonda Bailey of Peach Creek; step-daughter, Natalie Hall of
Chapmanville; sisters, Ollie Woodall
of Boissevan, Va., and Anna (Kenny) Blankenship of Bluefield, Va.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 10, at the James
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Fortune officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Peach Creek, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - November 6, 2012
Dora Edwards Elkins, 85, of Peach Creek, departed this life Monday,
November 5, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, [Cabell Co., WV]. Born June 29, 1927, in Clinchco, Va.,
she was a daughter of the late Wiley and Adeline Roark.
Also preceding her in death was her
husband and father of her children, Aaron Edwards; three sisters, Doris
Blankenship, Mary Blankenship and Edna Burke, and three brothers, Edward
Roark, Aster Owens and Howard Owens. Dora enjoyed church and traveling.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters: Carole
(Paul) Kutyana of Ruskin, Fla., and Linda (Bill) Mauk of Crooked Creek; four
sons; Darrell (Mary) Edwards of Waynesboro, Pa., Herbert (Patty) Edwards of
Vermillion, Ohio, John (Wendy) Edwards of Scipio, Utah, and Aaron Doug (Becky)
Edwards of Monaville; 13 grandchildren,
Roy Blankenship, Paula Alley, Wesley Edwards, Matthew
Edwards, Stephen Mauk, Keith Mauk, Aaron Edwards, Casey Clawson, Herbert
Edwards Jr., Vicki Mingus, Michael Edwards, Brandon Jones and Whitney
Wagemaker, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 9, at the Freeman
Funeral Home with Ken Connelly officiating. Burial will follow in Highland
Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers
will be Keith Mauk, Stephen Mauk, Wesley Edwards, Matthew Edwards, Michael
Jeffery and Roy Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Peach Creek, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - December 17, 2012
Jack Junior Blankenship 62 of Peach Creek/Rossmore went home to be with The Lord Friday,
December 14, 2012, at his residence. Born October 6, 1950, at Holden, he was a
son of Madeline Baisden of Rossmore and the late Thurmond Baisden.
Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, serving in Vietnam. He
loved being around people and would drop everything to help anyone at any time.
He enjoyed working on and fixing cars. Everybody who met Jack loved him and he
never met a stranger. Jack loved spending time with his grandson Matthew. He
was also a member of the Crooked Creek Church of Christ.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Charlie
Edward and Gary Wayne Blankenship.
Additionally, those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 34 years, Merry Carol Blankenship; and his son,
daughter-in-law and grandson, Matt, Jennifer and Matthew Adams of Mitchell Heights; three sisters, Juanita (Everett) Rice of Wharncliffe, Nedra (Denny) May of Browning Fork and Brenda
(David) Ferguson of Varney, and his best friend, Melvin "Jimmy"
Spears.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, at the James
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Secrist officiating. Burial will follow
at the Whitman Cemetery in Crooked Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Peach Creek, Logan Co., WV, Funeral
Charleston Gazette (WV) - December 18, 2012
Jack Junior Blankenship, 62, of Peach Creek/Rossmore died Dec. 14, 2012.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at James Funeral Home
Chapel, Logan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Robinette, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - October 24, 2012
Donna Jean Ellis Bartram Royals, 55, of Robinette, departed this
life Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Cabell-Huntington
Hospital [Cabell Co., WV] after a short illness. Born July 5, 1957, at Man, she was a
daughter of the late Leonard and Ledna Thomas Ellis.
Also preceding her in death were three husbands, Clyde Bartram,
Merle Copley and Rick Royals; her parents-in-law, Claude and Lorene Workman
Bartram; two brothers, Roger Ellis and Otis Ellis; one grand-daughter, Brandi
Lashea Proffitt, and one nephew, Blaine Copley II. Donna was a homemaker who
loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Clyde Bartram Jr.
of Accoville; one daughter, Donna Lorene Proffitt of Amherstdale; one
granddaughter, Brittany Leighann Proffitt of Amherstdale; three grandsons,
Chayden Blake Toler and Nicholas Ryan Toler, both of Spice Creek, and Nijule
Sharp of Amherstdale; three great-grandchildren, Bradley Scott Brown, Alivia
Lashea Danzy and Tayten Don'Lee Ferrell; three sisters, Alice Faye Copley of
Amherstdale, Anna Mae (Allen) Sprouse, with whom she made her home, also of
Amherstdale and Nancy Ruth (Teddy) Frye of Greenville; two brothers, Eddie
Ellis of Riley Camp and Leon Ellis of Greenville; two special family members who
were like her daughters, Deanna
Bartram of Pennsylvania and Elaine
Blankenship of Lancaster,
S.C.; a special nephew, Roger Ellis of Man, and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 26, at the
Greenville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Allen James Sprouse, assisted by
Rev. P. J. Tomblin, officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at
Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rossmore, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 9, 2012
Phyllis Sias, 81, of Rossmore, went to be with the Lord Wednesday,
March 7, 2012. Born February 10, 1931, at Micco, she was a daughter of the late
Andy and Effie Ferrell Blankenship.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Sesco Sias; two sons,
Gerry and Brent Sias; one grandson, Roger Duncan; one great-granddaughter,
Macey Duncan, and two sisters, Adilee Gilco and Ruby Wingo. Mrs. Sias was a homemaker who loved
spending time with her family, reading and doing crafts. She was of the Baptist
faith.
Survivors include one daughter, Zelma (Thomas) Duncan of Monaville;
one son, Denny (Diane) Sias of Lima, Ohio; three sisters, Letha Mae of Rossmore, Sylvia of Arkansas and Rose of Weston; two brothers, Wendell and Kenny, both of
Huntington; 17 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 14
great-great-grandchildren; one special granddaughter, Angel Duncan; special
friends, Madeline Baisden and Wendy Perry and an additional host of family and
friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the Collins
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Wiley officiating. Burial will follow at
Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be Thomas Duncan, Thomas
Duncan Jr., Timmy Duncan, Justin Duncan, Ernie Whitt and Damien Sias. Honorary
pallbearers will be Tom Gilco, Ronnie Maynard and Tracy McNeely.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Switzer, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://collinsfuneralhomewv.com/obituaries.html
Carl Cleveland Blankenship 65, of Switzer, departed this life Sunday, October 7, 2012 at
Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1946 at Holden,
WV. He was the son of the late Saul and Easter (Sturgill) Blankenship.
He was also preceded in the death by his wife Connie
Blankenship of Switzer. Carl
was a Retired Coal Miner and attended Mt. Gay Freewill Baptist Church, and
served as a U.S. Marine.
Survivors include one Son
Carl B. (Freda) Blankenship of Lake. Three daughters, Caren
(Gary Terry) Blankenship of Godby Heights, Chate’ (Ira) Adkins and Lynzee
Hunter both of Switzer. One sister
Sue Williamson, of Huntington, eight grandchildren Brianna and Autumn Blankenship, Cali
and Haley Adkins, Richman “Buddy” II and
Jared Vance, Thomas “TJ”Hunter, and Lacelynn McNeely.
Services will be 12:00 P.M. Thursday October 11, 2012 at Collins
Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Layton Lockhart officiating. Burial will follow at Vance Cemetery at
Holden, WV. Pallbearers will be family
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Saul, 63, 20Jan1911 -
??Apr1974, 25693 (West Virginia), WV-234-12-6832
+2012, Switzer,
Logan Co., WV, Obituary
http://collinsfuneralhomewv.com/obituaries.html
Caren Beth Blankenship 39 of Switzer, departed this life Sunday,
November 11, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston. She was born January 11, 1973 at Williamson,
WV. She graduated with the class of 1991.
She was born the daughter of the late Carl and Connie Blankenship of Switzer.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Saul and Easter Blankenship
and Harry and Lynell May. She was of the
Baptist faith.
Those left to cherish her memories are one son Thomas "T. J.
Hunter of Logan, two daughters Lynzee Hunter of Logan and Lacelynn McNeely of
Verdunville (adopted by Pete and Della McNeely), one brother Carl B. (Freda) Blankenship of Lake, and one sister
Chate' (Ira) Adkins of Switzer, four nieces Brianna and Autumn Blankenship, Kayli and Hali Adkins, and two nephews
Richman "Buddy" II and Jared Vance, and one aunt Sue Williamson.
Services will be 12:00 PM Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Collins
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Sid Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Vance Cemetary at
Holden, WV. Pallbearers will be family
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013,
Taplin, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan
Banner from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2013
Ralph Workman, 44, of Taplin, departed
this life Wed., Oct. 9, 2013, from Logan Regional Medical Center surrounded by
his loved ones following a short illness. Born March 19, 1969, at Man, he was a
son of the late Roger and Ima Jean Blankenship Workman.
Those left to love and cherish his memory
include his loving wife of two years, Vicky Workman; daughter: Kelly Workman
(Jason McNeely) of Taplin; two step-daughters: Michelle McNeely of Garner,
N.C., and Shana Cline of Hanover; son: Brandon (Breanna) Workman of Mallory;
four step sons: Clinton and James McNeely, both of Taplin, and Edward Bartram
and Keith Ball, both of Man; sister: Jennifer (Randy) Blevins of Landville;
three brothers: Leander (Sharron) Workman of Bruno, Roger (Leasa) Workman of
Christian, and Doug (Theresa) Workman of Accoville; eight grandchildren:
Madison, Baylee Nelson, Billy, Baylah and Breellah Workman, Brooklyn Nash, and
Matthew and Kiera Cline; special cousin: Maggie (Randy) Evans; special friend:
Steven Ritz, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members who loved
him dearly.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 14, at Landville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. David Campbell
and Rev. Dale Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery
at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
, Verdunville, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - September 1, 2012
Alberta Evans, 82, of Verdunville, laid down her cross on this side
of the river to pick up a crown of life to wear forever On August 31, 2012.
Born September 1, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Bessie
Williams.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Everett
"Shorty" Evans; one brother, Delbert Jay Williams; one son, Freddy
Evans, and one grandson, Hoyt Matthew Patterson.
Surviving her are one sister: Betty Jean Burgess, the wife of the
late Albert "Shot" Burgess; three sons: Harold (Wanda) Evans, Ralph (Nellie)
Evans and Gary (Christine) Evans; five daughters: Connie (Arlie Sr.) Bush,
Bonnie (Kenneth-Ben) Lambert, Candy (Darrell) Brewer, Tammie (Paul) Aleshire
and Iva Mae Evans; grandchildren:
Sharon (Jasper) Dingess, Paula Butcher, Harold Lee Evans Jr., Stephanie (Eddie)
Torres, Melanie Bush (Bruce) Lawson, Arlie Bush Jr. (fiancé Jennifer Ballard),
Scott Armstrong, Reinhardt Evans Jr., Angel (Orville) Ray, Emily Patterson, Mark Blankenship and Brittany Aleshire;
great-grandchildren: C.J. Manley, Ashley Butcher, William Manley, Kayla Manley,
Summer Manley, Jody Christopher Butcher, Madison Ray, Dustin Ray Maci Ray,
Grace Armstrong, Caleb Bruce Lawson, Alyx Bush, Emma Grace Bush, Lisa Evans,
Eric Evans, Pandace Brewer, Bruce Brewer, Maggie Armstrong and William Scott
Armstrong, and great-great grandchildren: Landon Vannatter, Malachi Manley,
Sophia Grace Manley and Ethan Lee Evans.
Alberta was a member of the Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church for
56 years. She belonged to the Lena Kirk Circle and served as their President
for many years. She was dedicated and loved her Church and her Church family
until she was called Home. Alberta loved to travel with her family and go to
family reunions. She loved to sit on her back porch and have her family and
friends around her. Her greatest joy was meeting and marrying the love of her
life, Shorty Evans, and raising and loving her children. She said her greatest
joy was being a stay at home mom and getting to be with her children as they
grew up. She enjoyed cooking, canning and baking. She got up early on Sunday
mornings so she could enjoy listening to Calvin Ray Evans Jr. preach on the
television. She had special people in her life that she considered her children
and loved very much: Jerry Brown, Eva Browning, Coodie and Walter Pennington
and Dave and Heather Vance.
funeral will be held Tuesday, September 4, at noon at Mt. Carmel
Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Belcher and Rev. Arlie Bush Jr.
officiating. James
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Whites Addition, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - January 12, 2012
Nancy Inez Blankenship, 85, of Whites Addition, Logan, departed this life to be with the
Lord Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Trinity Healthcare of Logan. Born January
22, 1926, in Logan, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Louise Ellis
Soler.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Ernest
Blankenship Jr.; two brothers,
Harry Soler and Elmer Soler, both of Logan; two sisters, Eucevia Soler of Logan
and Bonnie Soler Baldwin of Wichita Falls, Texas, and one daughter, Carolyn
Blankenship Patterson of
Logan. Nancy was a loving daughter, wife, mother and a long time employee at
Valley Market and a retired employee of Logan Manufacturing Co. She was a
member at the Orville Holiness Church of Rum Creek.
Survivors include four sons,
Ernie (Sandra) Blankenship of Altha, Fla., Loren (Chassie) Blankenship of Dayton, Va., Ralph (Brenda) Blankenship of Walkerton, Ind., and Franklin Blankenship of Palm Bay, Fla.; two daughters, Barbara Gullett of Whitman and Donna (Jerry) Vance
of Holden; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14, at the James
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Walter Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow
at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Scotty J. Blevins,
Frank Patterson, J. D. Gullett, David Vance, Adam Baisden, Michael Adkins,
Thomas Adams, and Chester Horn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Whitman, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - June 3, 2012
MaeJean Wiley, 77, of Whitman, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012, at
Logan Center on Three Mile Curve
[Logan, Logan Co., WV]. Born May 29, 1935, she was a daughter of
the late John and Sarah Nelson of Mud Fork.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, John "Zack"
Wiley; daughter, Sarah Maxine Mullins; one brother, Lloyd Nelson, and two
sisters, Clara Spencer and Hattie Scaggs. Mrs. Wiley was a wonderful mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include one sister,
Ines Blankenship of Peach Creek; one son, Tony McCoy of
Whitman; four daughters Donna (Johnny) Hall of Mt. Gay, Ann (Jim) Widger of
Lebanon, Pa., Robin (David) Mutters of Mud Fork and Alice (Donald) Ellis of
Clendenin; 21 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and several special nieces
and nephews.
Services will be held noon Tuesday, June 5, at the James Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. John Rodney Spears officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Tony McCoy, Bruce
McCoy, David McCoy, Paul Cruz, Donald Ellis, Kendall Dingess, Aaron Childers,
Jeff Hite, Scotty Plumley and Bobby Jackson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Holden, Logan Co., WV, Vance Cemetery
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89852514
King, Dorothy Blankenship, 24Jun1946,
Holden, Logan Co., WV, 02May2012,
D/o Ed Blankenship
(1911 – 1990) & Ellen Estep (1924 - 2000). W/o Oscar Thomas "Tom"
King
Obituary;
Dorothy King, 65, of Laurel Creek, passed away
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at her home. Born June 24, 1946, at Holden, she was a
daughter of the late Ed and Ellen Estep Blankenship. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Oscar
Thomas "Tom" King, and brothers, Johnny and Larry Blankenship. Dorothy was a
homemaker.
Her survivors include her children, Ed
(Rita) King of Lenore, Otto King of Humboldt, Iowa, and Mary (Bruce) Marcum and
Bertha King both of Lenore; step-children, Michael (Kim) King, Rebecca King and
Robert King, all of Alabama, Sherry (Johnny) Marcais of Chicago, and Pam
(Marty) Pearson of Tennessee; brothers, Wallace and Matthew
Blankenship of Rockford, Ill., and Bill Blankenship of Lenore; sisters, Mary Christian of
Delbarton, and Brenda Sue Curry of Chapmanville; five grandchildren; one precious grandchild and
several step-grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon Friday, May
11, at Chafin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ceburn Blankenship officiating.
Burial will follow in the Vance Cemetery at Copperas Mines.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
2012, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV, Obituary
Times West Virginian (Fairmont, WV) - January 10, 2012
Marcella R. Pride, 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (Jan. 8,
2012). She was born Jan. 29, 1943 in Fairmont to Glen and Cleo (Newland)
Menefee, and was raised from the time she was 3 years old by her adoptive
parents, Francis and Betty (Williams) Jenkins.
A co-owner of Pride Plumbing and Heating Inc. since 1975, Marcella
was a volunteer for Wayne County Children's Services for several years, and an
Avon representative for more than 30 years. She attended Green Family Worship
and enjoyed flea markets, antiques, crafts, traveling and spending time with
her friends in Leesburg, Fla. She recently was coaching her grandchildren from
her bed on how to prepare Thanksgiving dinner with her secret family recipes.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Evelyn Menefee;
and brothers, Glen Menefee Jr. and Nick Heston.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ernest
"Ernie" Pride of Doylestown; son, Jeff (Lisa) Pride of Burbank; grandchildren, Melissa Love (Brad) Blankenship of Doylestown, Angela Rose (Jordan) Harris
of Barberton, Katie Marie Pride and William Dale Pride of Burbank; great-grandchild, Landyn Blankenship; brother, Paul (Gloria) Saffle of Lima;
and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Zak-Thacker &
Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown, 44230, with Pastor
Richard Hoskins officiating. Burial will be at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV, Obituary
Times West Virginian (Fairmont, WV) - June 20, 2013
Garnetta Louise Boyce, 60, of Piney Run Community, Fairmont, passed
away Wednesday (June 19, 2013) at Fairmont General Hospital. She was born in
Fairmont on Aug. 25, 1952, a daughter of the late Wayne and Irene (Ferrell)
Hilling. Garnetta was a loving homemaker, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed
spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Donald Lee Boyce
of Fairmont; three sons, Timothy Lee Boyce and his wife Mary of Fairmont, Tylan
Boyce and his wife Jacqui of Fairmont, and Bryant Boyce and his fiancée Jerezza
of Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren, Mary Ellen Louise Boyce, Gavin Boyce
and Aiden Boyce. Also surviving are four brothers, Gary Ferrell of Fairmont, William
Hilling of Fairmont, David Hilling and his wife Connie of Fairmont, and Robert
Hilling and his wife Mae of Salem; and one sister, Bessie VanGilder of
Kingwood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Blankenship, on June 14, 2013.
The funeral service will be held in the Carpenter and Ford Funeral
Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at
Summers Cemetery in Morgantown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fairmont, Marion Co., WV, Obituary
Times West Virginian (Fairmont, WV) - July 15, 2013
The family of Mary Ann Pizatella is sad to announce the passing of
their very sweet mother this past week. She died of natural causes in the home
that she loved for more than 40 years.
Mary Ann is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Iaquinta and
Sharon Iaquinta; grandchildren, Joel Blankenship and his wife Rebecca, Anna Blankenship Sonnenberg and her
husband James Sonnenberg, and Rachel Marie Keefover; as well as three great-grandchildren, James Michael
Sonnenberg, Leo Sonnenberg and Nina Blankenship. Mary
Ann also is survived by her brothers, Richard Pizatella and Tony
"Plug" Pizatella and his wife Roseanne Pizatella; and her
sister-in-law, Sarah Pizatella. The family also wishes to acknowledge her
longtime companion, Johnny Urso; special friends, Conny Pettit, Butch and
Beverly Ferrell; and the Urso family.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Agnes Pizatella;
husband, John Iaquinta; beloved cat of 17 years, Pansy; her brothers, Louis
"Liggs" Pizatella, Eugene "Chug" Pizatella and his wife
Catherine, Ben Pizatella and his wife Margaret, Carmen "Jimmy"
Pizatella, and Frank Pizatella and his wife Helen; her sister, Angeline
Pizatella Delorenzo; and her sister-in-law, Mary Pizatella.
Mary Ann worked for many years at the Wishing Well Nursing Home.
After her retirement, she enjoyed gardening and dancing at the Moose and Elk
Lodges. Brenda and Sharon also want to thank her many neighbors that through
the years have been so kind to their mother, especially the Rohaly and Mainella
families.
Following the cremation, a private memorial for family and close
friends will take place at her home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Mannington, Marion Co., WV, Obituary
Times West Virginian (Fairmont, WV) - November 20, 2013
Dinah Lee Martonosi, 68, of Mannington, passed away Sunday (Nov.
17, 2013) at Ruby Memorial Hospital [Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV]. She was born Feb. 19, 1945, in
Mannington, a daughter of the late John Martonosi and Hazel Blount Martonosi.
She is survived by her son, Steven Martonosi and wife Kelly of
Mannington; one grandson, Alex Martonosi of Mannington; special family members,
Brain and Cindy Kuhn of Mannington; two special extended grandsons, Caleb and
Hunter Kuhn of Mannington; and one sister, Charieta Goodnight and husband Bud
of Romney. Also surviving are nieces and
nephews, Brian Blankenship, Tina Blankenship,
Kelly Link, Kathy Day, Johnny Barth, Stephanie Goodnight, Buddy Goodnight, Lisa
Goodnight, Roger Allan Efaw, Terry Ann Efaw and Susie Fluharty.
In addition to her parents, Dinah was preceded in death by three sisters, Gypsy Efaw, Helen Blankenship and Greta Barth.
Dinah was a graduate of Mannington High School in 1963. She was a
member of the Mannington Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending precious time
with her grandson, Alex. She also enjoyed sewing and working crossword puzzles.
Dinah worked at Electronic Control Systems for 29 years, at GMR and MOEC for
five years, and sold Avon for more than 48 years. Until her illness, she was an
active member of the Caring and Sharing Support Group here in Mannington.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Masters
Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, with Evangelist Dr. Michael P. Reese
officiating. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mason
2012, Gallipolis Ferry, Mason Co., WV, Funeral
Point Pleasant Register (WV) - March 13, 2012
Roger D. Blankenship,
60, Gallipolis Ferry, W.Va., died on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Holzer Medical
Center.
Family services were held on Sunday, March 11, 2012.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Glenwood, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 20, 2013
Jackie "Lena" Fortner Sabo, 41, of Glenwood, went to be
with the Lord and her dear mother on Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV]. Born March 21, 1971 in Mullens, she was
the daughter of the late Linda Carol Fortner.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant
sister, Linda Renee. Lena attended and graduated from Bramwell High School in
1989. She was such a loving and happy mother to her beautiful children and
loving husband. Lena truly enjoyed and looked forward to the many family
get-togethers she and her large family planned throughout the year. She had a
strong love for cats and always enjoyed a fresh cup of coffee while talking
with family and friends. She especially enjoyed playing games and having fun
with her children. She had a great voice and laughter that will forever be
missed. Lena made a donation of her kidneys and liver, helping three young
people live a better life.
Left to cherish her memory include her husband of 12 years, Michael
Sabo; three sons, Justin Coeburn of Midway and Austin Sabo and Brandon Sabo
both of the home; two stepchildren, Justin Sabo and Bryanna Sabo; four sisters, Rhonda Blankenship of Princeton, Becky Fortner of Pipestem, Anna Evans and her
husband Billy of Waxhaw, N.C. and Melissa Bolanos of Princeton; three brothers,
Roger Fortner and his wife Tammy of Ft. Knox, Ky., Tim Fortner and his wife Sally
of Bluefield and Edwin Bolanos of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February
21, 2013 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral
Home in Princeton with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Interment will follow
at the Oakwood Cemetery in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin
Coeburn, Justin Sabo, Roger Fortner, Billy Evans and nephews, Micheal Fortner,
Anthony Evans and Jim Mabry.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Leon, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - June 8, 2013
Wilma Blanche Tingler-Clevenger, 90, of Leon was promoted to heaven
on June 7, 2013, after a long illness. Born in Jarvisville, W.Va., in 1923, she
was the daughter of the late Hiram and Blanche Brown-Tingler.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, James Eugene Clevenger; a twin brother; and an older sister, Agnes
Akins.
She attended Maranatha Fellowship Church in Saint Albans and Ripley
when she was physically able. She was an LPN and received her training at
C.A.M.C. General Hospital. She worked at Thomas Memorial in South Charleston,
Saint Francis in Charleston, and both Weston and Huntington State Hospitals.
Wilma transferred from Huntington to the Vocational Rehab Center in Institute,
where she retired in December 1988.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Gritt and her husband, Don
Ray Gritt; grandchildren, Laura Jean Jividen of Charleston, Elizabeth Dawn
Preece of Saint Albans, Joseph (Kimberly) Gritt of Point Pleasant; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah (Karen) Blankenship of Leon, Laura Christine Jividen of Saint Albans,
Christopher Joseph Jividen of Fraziers Bottom, Cheyenne Preece of Henderson,
Nick Nicholson of Saint Albans and Madison Gritt of Point Pleasant; great-great-grandchildren, Matthew Alan Blankenship of Leon, and Noah Jase Rodgers of
Henderson; nieces and nephews, Judith Kay Case of N.J.; niece and nephew, Bill
and Charlotte Horn of Perry, Ga., Patty Reed of Eleanor, W.Va., Rony and Cora
Sue Cooley of Circleville, Ohio and David and Priscilla Clevenger of Hurricane.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Raynes
Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Randy Stanley and Pastor Terry Hogue
officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, New Haven, Mason Co., WV, Obituary
The Daily Sentinel, (Pomeroy, OH) - July 12, 2013
Necil Louise Stutler,
84, of New Haven, W.Va., passed away at 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013, in
the Emo-gene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington,
W.Va. Born January 10, 1929, in Lincoln County, West Virginia,
she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Elsie Sansom Blankenship. She was a homemaker and a member of the
First Baptist Church in Munford, Tennessee.
Surviving are daughters, Judy (Larry) Marshall of Long Bottom, Jan
(Dave) Roberts of Culpeper, Virginia; a son, Jimmy (Shirley) Stutler of
Munford, Tennessee; ten grandchildren, Mark Gillispie, Annette Cook, Janie
Matthews, Matthew Gillispie, Sherry Mullins, Andrea Mitchell, Katherine Brewer,
Nathan Sparks, Allyson Sparks and Maston Roberts; eight great-grandchildren;
and two great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Christine Edwards of St. Albans, W.Va. and three brothers, Harvey Blankenship of St. Albans, W.Va., Ronald (Loretta) Blankenship of Elyria, Ohio, and Gary (Wanda) Blankenship of St. Albans, W.Va.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, John Stutler, in 1995; a sister,
Minnie Mynes; and a brother, Leslie
Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2013,
at the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy. Officiating will be Bishop Edwin
Harper. Interment will be in the Grandview Memorial Park in St. Albans, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Point Pleasant,
Mason Co., WV, Funeral
Published in Gallipolis Daily Tribune from October 7 to
October 8, 2013
Vesta Iona (Ona) Blankenship, 92 of Point
Pleasant, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., died Saturday, October 5, 2013,
at Pleasant Valley Nursing Care.
Funeral service will be conducted on
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington,
by Rev. Paul Ray Farley. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McDowell
2012, Avondale, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.fanningfuneralhomes.com/webcast/3508
Pearl Blankenship,
69, of Avondale passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, in the Charleston Area
Medical Center, Memorial Division in Charleston,
WV, following a short illness. Pearl was born March 24, 1942, in Whitewood, VA, a daughter of the late
Earl and Alice Mullins Ferrell. She was a homemaker and attended the Garland
Church of the Living God.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Perry Junior Blankenship, one son, James (Jamie) Blankenship, three brothers, Raymond, Jay, and James Ferrell, and one sister,
Clemmie Rucker.
Survivors include Michael
Blankenship of the home, Robert (Bob) Blankenship of Iaeger, John Blankenship and wife Stephanie, and Ray Blankenship and
wife Anita all of Troutman, NC, Billy Blankenship
and wife Christy of Iron Station, NC, and Jason Blankenship
and wife Cindy of Jolo; two daughters, Glenna Blankenship and fiancee Bill Puckett of Upland, WV, and Brenda Sue Kelly of Iaeger; two brothers, Ray Ferrell of Roderfield, and
Alex Ferrell of Galax, VA; one sister, Gladys Arts of Fremont, OH; fourteen
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 12
o’clock with Reverend Raymond Rowe and Reverend Kenny Green officiating at the
Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell, WV. Danny
Kennedy, Fred Bailey, and additional friends and family members will serve as
pallbearers.
From: June Green JGREEN106(at)cinci.rr.com
2013, Avondale, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - July 9, 2013
Maxine Blankenship,
age 64, of Avondale, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, July 8, 2013 at
her residence. Maxine was born May 26, 1949, in Welch, W.Va., a daughter of the
late Daniel Boone Kennedy and Ella Mae Kelly. Maxine was a Certified Nursing
Assistant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four
sisters, Bessie Gibson, Faye Bailey, Mable Root and Dorothy Ortega; three
brothers, Harold Kennedy, Howard Kennedy and Lawrence Cooper.
Those left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Betty Church and husband Danny of Gary, W.Va.;
one granddaughter, Candice Church of Gary, W.Va.; one sister, Polly Dunn of
Rochester, N.Y.; two brothers, Bilton and Donald Kennedy both of Avondale,
W.Va.; as well as several step children.
Per her request she will be cremated. Fanning Funeral Home in
Iaeger is assisting the Blankenship
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Bull Creek,
McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 25, 2013
Okey M. Browning, 72, of Bull Creek, near Mohawk, WV, passed away
early Friday morning, August 23, 2013, in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, [Mercer Co.], WV, following a brief illness. Okey was
born July 7, 1941 in Hanover, WV, a son of the late Cloyd "Buster"
and Rebecca "Becky" Lester Browning.
He was a member of the Ikes Fork Freewill Baptist Church. He was an
avid gun collector and trader and enjoyed spending time with his family and
friends. He also enjoyed reminiscing about old friends from his youth
especially Buford Lester and Jimmy Godfrey.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant sister,
Rebecca Lynn, and an infant brother, Danny Jo.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 47 years,
Norma Jean Hurley Browning of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Benny "Trish" Justus of Hurley, VA, and Mrs. Chuck "Glenda" Blankenship of Long Branch, WV; three stepsons, Gorman
Cline and wife Adaline of Panther, WV, Garley Cline and wife Debbie of Bull
Creek, and Keith Cline and wife Drema also of Bull Creek; one special
stepdaughter, Mrs. Junebug "Lisa" Bailey also of Bull Creek; two brothers,
Ora Browning and wife Debbie and Jerry Dale Browning and wife Myrna; four
sisters, Glenna Dunigan and husband Ron, Ruth Rife and husband Teddy, Linda
Cook and husband Robert and Lorraine Lusk all of Hanover, WV; eleven
grandchildren, Genell, Josh, Jason, Abigail, Lora, Monica, Ashley, Billie,
Becky Jo, Kasie, and Tyler; eleven great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Kaden, Lauren,
MaLeah, Gabrielle, Madison, Kalib, Carlee, Corey, Brooklyn, and Kolton whom he
loved spending his precious time with. He is also survived by a step
granddaughter, Angel, and step grandchildren, Hailey, McKenzie, Madison,
Hayden, Hannah and Isaac.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 26, 2013, at 1
o'clock, with Pastor Homer
Blankenship and the Reverend
Clyde Endicott officiating at the
Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; singers will be Emma
Jean Blankenship and Larkin
and Ramona Mullins. Burial will follow in the family Cemetery on Bull Creek
near Mohawk, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Coalwood, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 23, 2012
Lansford H. Conley, age 84, of Coalwood, W.Va., passed away Sunday,
April 22, 2012, at the Golden Harvest Section of Welch Community Hospital, "I have fought a good fight, I have
finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4: 7. Born April 15,
1928, in Six, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Chilton and Myrtle
Sheppard Conley.
He attended Big Creek High School and went into the United States
Air Force at the age of 18 and was a World War II Veteran serving on Okinawa,
Tenya and Guam and in the South Pacific with the rank of Sergeant. He was a
member of the American Legion Post 8 of Welch, a life time member of the
Handyman Club of America. He received a Physical Fitness Award for President
John F. Kennedy in 1962. He coached a little league baseball team in Coalwood
for several years. He was a WVU football fan, a member of Local Union 6026 of
Coalwood, spending 37 1/2 years in the mines and retired from Olga Coal
Company. He was a community handyman and volunteer helper from fixing kids
bikes to adult house repairs. He helped to repair and renovate the Coalwood
United Methodist Church, the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Welch
Church of God. He was a skilled wood crafter and loved being in his work shop
with "Carpenter Jesus" as his mentor. He was an avid Bible reader, he
was a member of the Welch Church of God for 32 years, where he was Sunday
School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School teacher and served on the Pastoral
Committee.
Preceded in death by, in addition to his parents, his sisters,
Lonana Conley, Annette Conley Gibson, Leona Conley Quesenberry, Lucille Conley
Campbell; and brothers, Robert Ray Conley and Richard Conley.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Norma Richardson Conley;
son, William H. (Bill) Conley of Coalwood; Sherri Conley Angelisanti of
Coalwood and Robert J. Angelisanti of Corapolis, Pa., and Beverly (Conley) Blankenship and husband, Thomas D. Blankenship of Fairmont, W.Va.; granddaughters, Trista L. Angelisanti and
fiancé, C.J. McDermott of Pittsburgh, Pa., Beth A. Shones, Angela D.
Angelisanti and fiancé, Donnie Haspel of Oakdale, Pa., Philip R. Angelisanti of
Coraopolis. Pa., Kevin R. Angelisanti of Coraopolis, Pa., Julie A. Pistelli of
Portland, Ore.; grandson, Adam W. Pistelli and wife, Brittany of Ravenswood,
W.Va.; great-granddaughters, Regan E. Angelisanti of Coraopolis, Pa., Madilyn
Rose Shones of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11
a.m. from the Coalwood United Methodist Church in Coalwood with the Reverend
Timothy E. Akers, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park
Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Philip R. Angelisanti,
Kevin R. Angelisanti, Adam W. Pistelli, Roger L. Richardson, Stephen
Richardson, Roger Gilman, Robert Perdue and David Williams. Honorary
pallbearers will be William (Bill) Bolt, James De Haven, Roy Jones and Conrad J.
Leonhardi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Coalwood, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 29, 2013
Joy Dawn Riffe Collins, 44, of Coalwood, passed away peacefully in
her sleep Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at her home. Born August 25, 1968 in Welch,
she was the daughter of Maggie
Blankenship Riffe of Welch,
and the late Franklin "Ted" Riffe.
She was a 1985 graduate of Mount View High School and attended
Bluefield State College. She was a former employee of H.C. Lewis Oil Company in
Welch. She was an active supporter of the Big Creek District Little League.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother
whom she loved dearly, Travis Scott Riffe; her maternal grandparents, Aster and Mamie Blankenship;
and her paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Pearl Riffe.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Maggie Riffe of Welch; her son, Dakota Scott
Collins of the home who was the light of her world; one sister who was also her
best friend, Crystal Hatcher and husband Tom of Shady Springs; and one uncle, Michael A. Blankenship and wife Pam of North Tazewell, Va. Joy was well known for her
kindness to others, and her love for her family. She was outgoing and never met
a stranger. To know her was to love her.
It was Joy's wish to be cremated and her family has honored this
wish. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. in the Douglas
Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Michael Brooks officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hensley, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 29, 2013
Zella Marie England, age 84, of Hensley, West Virginia, went home
to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2013, at Princeton
Health Care in Princeton, [Mercer
Co.], WV. Born July 27,
1929, in Iaeger, WV, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Liza Blankenship Lester. Mrs. England was a homemaker and a Child
of the King.
Preceded in death by, in addition to her parents,
her husband, Dennis England; one son, Freddie (Bogie) England; five brothers;
two sisters; and one son-in-law, Earl J. Whistlehunt.
Survivors include three daughters, Gay Smith of Bluefield, WV,
Kathy Whistlehunt Brown and husband Darrell of Bluefield, VA, Marge Herman
Wright and husband of Bluefield, WV; four sons, James England and wife Brenda
Gay of Roanoke, VA, Leonard, Harvey and Greg England all of Hensley; six
sisters, Ethel Shepherd of Pembroke, VA, Betty Lester of Pontiac, MI, Rosie
Hayes of Sweetwater, TN, Roxie Cox of Pinnacle, NC, Barbara Hunt of Welch,
Brenda Steele of High Point, NC; thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-one
great-grandchildren; with one great-great-grandson to be born soon.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 2
P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with the Reverend Ralph
Steele and the Reverend Michael Brooks, officiating. Burial will follow at the
England Cemetery in Hensley. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Houston Hill, Elkhorn, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 5, 2013
Clarence David "Dean" Music, age
62, of 63 Houston Hill, Elkhorn (PO Box 26, Northfork), passed away on
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Cabell Huntington
Hospital. Born on Feb.
9, 1950 in Mingo County, he was a son of Cynthia Justus of Fairfield Lane and
the late Clarence Music. He was a retired coal miner and truck driver and had
lived in McDowell County most of his life.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Louella Mae Christian.
Survivors include his mother, Cynthia Justus of Fairfield, Pa.;
three daughters, Angela Music of Elkhorn, Anita Music Blanton of Radford, Va.,
and Patricia Havens of Maybeury; five grandchildren,
Brittany Blankenship , Kaylee Blanton, Joshua Blanton, Trey
Havens and David Havens; five brothers, Bobby Music, Jerry Lane, Sammy Lane,
Jimmy Lane, and Red Musick; three sisters, Ilene Lane, Ilene Graham, and Janie
Justus; special sister-in-law, Mary Napier and her husband Donald, who was like
a son.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at 2
p.m. at the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield with Pastor Martin West and
Pastor Joey Proffitt officiating. Burial will follow at the Christian Cemetery
in Roderfield with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Iaeger, McDowell Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 22, 2012
William Oscar Roberts Jr., 64, of Iaeger, passed away Friday, April
20, 2012. Funeral services will be at noon Monday, April 23, at the House of
Gethsemane on the Iaeger Panther Road with Pastor Annette Hunt, Pastor Danny
Bowles and Sister Sandy Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery, Panther.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Iaeger, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 23, 2012
Ray Sylvester Brant, 78 of Iaeger, W.Va., went home to be with His
Lord, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. He was the son of the late Lewis and Francis
Brant.
He was a retired coal mine owner/operator as well as a business
owner. He spent his life loving and caring for his family and his church,
Calvary Baptist Church of which he was an active member.
Those who went before him in addition to his parents,
were two brothers, two nephews, and his daughter, Mary Brant Yeskey.
Left behind to cherish his memory and to look forward to being with
him again includes his loving wife of 58 years, Anita Brant; son, Johnny Brant;
daughters, Cheryl Mitchem and Kathy McCoy; a special son-in-law, Michael
Mitchem and daughter-in-law, Noveline Brant; precious grandchildren, Christy and husband
Aaron Blankenship ,
Michael Mitchem, Elizabeth Yeskey, Steven Ray Brant, Bobby and wife B. J.
Mitchem, Christopher McCoy and Matracia McCoy and one great-grandchild, Emily
Lynn Mitchem, as well as a host of nieces and nephews; two sisters, Helen Gardner and Patsy Blankenship ;
and two special friends, Don Stacy and Keith Auville.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at 11
o'clock, with the Reverend Daniel Dean officiating at the Chapel of Fanning
Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon
Branch Mountain near Iaeger, W.Va. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons
and Keith Auville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Iaeger, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - January 20, 2013
Mrs. Christine Powell, 75, of Iaeger, W.Va., died Sunday, January
20, 2013, at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Bonnie Hagerman, in Statesville, [Iredell
Co.], North Carolina.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, William Cody
Powell, also of the home. Christine was born on May 7, 1937, in Caretta, West
Virginia. She was the daughter of Arthur and Elsie Hicks. Mrs. Powell was a
devoted wife and mother. She was an author and illustrator of children's books
and several anthologies of poetry. She was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Iaeger, where she taught Sunday School and was
active in the Ladies Fellowship.
In addition to her husband, survivors include daughters, Debra
Roberts of Troutman, N.C.; Bonnie Hagerman of Statesville, N.C.; Melissa
Robinette of Catawba, N.C.; Patricia Rowe of Cleveland, N.C.; son, Mark Powell
of Statesville, N.C.; fourteen grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Kay Osborne, of Iaeger,
W.Va.; Mrs. Dodie Stocks, Virginia Beach, Va.; Freda Blankenship , Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Mr. Ernest Hicks, of Iaeger, W.Va.; Mr.
Carl Hicks of Asheboro, N.C.; and a special friend, Linda Sexton.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Powell is preceded in death by her
two grandsons, Mark Daniel Hagerman and John David Roberts; her brothers, Danny
Hicks and Walter Hicks; her sisters, Katherine Kennedy, Sylvia Flanagan and
Joanne Auvil.
A service for Mrs. Powell will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,
January 22, 2013, at Morning Start Baptist Church (178 Young Mountain Road,
Cleveland, N.C.). Officiating will be Jimmy Rowe. Burial services will be held
on Wednesday, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Powell Cemetery (Coonranch Branch
Mountain) in Iaeger, W.Va. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at Mile
Branch Community Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Iaeger, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 25, 2013
Regnia Lambert, 79, of Iaeger, W.Va., passed away, Tuesday,
September 24, 2013, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va., following a short
illness. Regnia was born June 22, 1934, in Whitehouse, Ky., a daughter of the
late, Elias and Golden Price Dutton. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Sandy Huff Jesus Church at Sandy Huff near Iaeger, W.Va.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother
and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Sanford G. Lambert of
the home; two daughters, Sanette Collins and husband, Clinton E. of Bluefield,
W.Va., and Amy Stumbo and husband, Johnny of Iaeger, W.Va.; two sons, Douglas
W. Lambert and wife, Betty of Bland, Va., and Granville J. Lambert and wife,
Mary of Iaeger, W.Va.; eight grandchildren,
Nicole Walters of Blacksburg, Va., Clinton M. Collins of Bristol, Va., Douglas
R. Lambert and Lavada Lambert, both of Tazewell, Va., Joshua Lambert, Chelsey
Lambert, and Amber Blankenship all of Iaeger, W.Va., and Megan Rowe of Paynesville,
W.Va.; eight great-grandchildren,
Trae Walters of Blacksburg, Va., Charles Vanover, Rodney Lambert, Joshua Craig
Lambert, Kaiden Lambert, Talan
Blankenship, Brianna "B-Jade" Blankenship , and Ethen Blankenship, all of Iaeger, W.Va.; and a special
friend Ruth Bishop of Ikes Fork, W.Va.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 28, 2013 at
12 noon with the Reverend Elzie Blankenship and the
Reverend Ricky Ferrell officiating
at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va. Burial will follow in
the Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell, W.Va. Regnia's grandsons will serve as
her pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Jolo, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1647292649/David-Wayne-Blankenship
David Wayne Blankenship, 40 years of age, of Jolo, W.Va., took his last ride Thursday, May
31, 2012 into Heaven from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born
Jan. 27, 1972, in Welch, W.Va., he was the son of Swanson and Velda Mullins
Blankenship of Jolo, W.Va.
He was a 1991 graduate of Iaegar High School, enjoyed fishing,
football, golf, watching sports and riding his motorcycle. He was self-employed
as a Belt Vulcanizing Specialist, was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and
everyone who knew him loved him and will truly miss him. He was a loving
father, son, brother and uncle.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Rosella Blankenship;
maternal grandparents, Harvey and Lula Blankenship Mullins.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sons, David Wayne
“D. J.” Blankenship II, Dillon Scott Blankenship, Dustin Hugh Blankenship, all of Paynesville, W.Va., Dawson Wayne Blankenship of Florida; sisters, Sherry Day of Jolo, W.Va., Deborah Day and
husband, Jason, of Pilgrims Knob, Va., Jonda Vance and husband,
Jesse, of Palatka, Fla., Patsy Cordle and husband, Anthony, of Richlands,
Va.; brothers, Swanson Russell Blankenship of
Oakwood, Va., and Timothy Dean
Blankenship of Orlando, Fla.
He is also survived by four nieces; seven nephews; and five great-nephews.
Funeral services for David Wayne Blankenship will be conducted at Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy,
Va., Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with the
Reverend Earl Cole officiating. Eulogy will be read by his brother, Russ.
Burial will follow in the Ambrose-Mullins Cemetery, Stateline Ridge, W.Va.
Family and friends will serve as active pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Jolo, McDowell Co.,
WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - September 23, 2013
Tom "Poppy" Thornsbury, 86, of
Jolo, WV, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at his residence. Tom was
born August 15, 1927, in Stacy, VA, a son of the late Tom Thornsbury, Sr. and
Mazie Rife Thornsbury. He was a coal miner for 45 years. "Poppy" enjoyed
fishing, squirrel hunting, ginseng, gardening and spending time with his
family.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one son, Kerry Scott Thornsbury; five brothers, Clyde,
Ezra, Homer, Doug, and William Thornsbury; four sisters, Sarah Belle
Stacy, Rosie Blankenship, Ocie Shelton, and Ella Mae Sandal.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years,
Amie Baker Thornsbury of the home; three sons, Jerry Wayne Thornsbury and wife
Debby of Raysal, WV, Terry Edward Thornsbury of Mooresville, NC, and Elbert
Thornsbury and wife Debra of Mooresville, NC; four daughters, Ruth Ann Lewis
and husband Jerry of Jolo, WV, Debra Kay Fuller and husband Benny of
Mooresville, NC, Glenda Carol Lambert of Statesville, NC, and Donna Mae Manes
and husband Brian of Iaeger, WV; one brother, Hobert Thornsbury of Jolo, WV;
seven sisters, Ida Osborne and husband JR. of Jolo, WV, Hazel Blankenship of Jolo, WV,
Susie Stacy, Vinnie Miessau, and Geraldine Evans all of Florida, Maxine Skinner
of Georgia and Tessie Foster of Sophia, WV; 13 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted
Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 1 o'clock, with Bishop James Daniel Estep, the
Reverend Bill Harman, and the Reverend Glenn Blankenship officiating
at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the
Baker Cemetery on Baker Fork of Estep Ridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as
pallbearers will be grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Keystone, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 17, 2013
Edward William "Ed" Lester, age 84, of 322 Burke Addition
Road, Keystone, W.Va. went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning (February
16, 2013) at his residence after a short illness with his wife and daughter by
his side. Born June 15, 1928 in Vivian, W.Va., he was the son of the late
Maurice Lester and Mae Rose Lester Sizemore.
He was a faithful member of the Little Vine Baptist Church,
Superior, W.Va. where he served as a Deacon and was a greeter. He was retired
from the Department of Highways as a welder and maintenance worker after 19
years of service. He was a resident of McDowell County all his life.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Blankenship.
He leaves to cherish his memory: His loving and devoted wife of 57
years, Leona "Onie" Burks Lester of the home; one son, Wayne Lester
and wife Debbie of Elkhorn, W.Va.; three daughters, Lynn Penland and husband
Gary of Strasburg, Va., Jane Lawson and husband Richard of Bluefield, W.Va.,
Janet England and husband Jeff of Carswell, W.Va.; eight grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday (February 19, 2013) at
1:00 p.m. at the Little Vine Baptist Church, Superior, W.Va. with the Rev.
Alvin Belcher and the Rev. Tommy Belcher officiating. Burial will follow at the
Belcher Mt. Cemetery, on Belcher Mt. near Welch, W.Va. Friends and family will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Litwar, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 12, 2012
Herman Luther Cline Sr., 84, of Litwar, W.Va., went home to be with
the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2012 at his residence. Herman was the son of
the late Matthew and Barbara Robinette Cline. Herman was born March 17, 1928.
He was a retired bus driver for McDowell County Schools where he drove a bus
for 28 years. Herman was also a deacon at the Bethany Old Regular Baptist
Church of Ikes Fork, W.Va. Herman Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
brothers: Hannibal, Dennis and Billy Cline; two sisters: Stella Trent and
Elizabeth Cline.
Survivors include: His loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Cline of
the home in Litwar, W.Va.; one daughter,
Johnnie "Cline"
Blankenship and husband Joey of
Princeton, W.Va.; one son, Herman "Buckwheat" Cline and wife Brenda
of Monroe County formerly of Litwar W.Va.; one granddaughter, Brittany Cline
and companion Kasey Salyers of Litwar W.Va.; one sister, Edith Collins of
Princeton W.Va. Also surviving is a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 13, 2012, at
12 noon, with Elder Edward Cline officiating at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel
in Iaeger, W.Va. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluewell, W.Va.
Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Mohawk, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/elder-dave-estel-gibson
Elder Dave Estel Gibson, 80 of Mohawk, passed away on Saturday,
April 7th, 2012, at Roanoke Virginia. Born
on September 29, 1931 at Blackey Virginia, he was the son of the late William
Wallace and Pheby Ann Owens Gibson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Dorcas Adean Lester Gibson; two daughters: Barbara Ann Gibson Brinegar and Belinda Kay
Gibson Young; four grandchildren:
Charles and Larry Brinegar, Josh Gibson and Brandy Lynn Young; and all
his brothers and sisters. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
He was a band saw operator and the assistant Moderator and member of the
Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church.
He belonged to church for 47 years and was an ordained minister for 40
plus years. He will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Dave and to mourn his
passing include his second wife, Virgie Mae Blankenship Gibson; his and Dorcas’ children: their five sons: Larry Shirl (Jenny) Gibson, Jackie Ray Gibson
and Charlie (Flo) Gibson all of Guesses Fork VA, David Tommy (Cindy) Gibson of
Valdese NC, and Jeremy Joseph (Beverly) Gibson of Connelly Springs NC; their
three daughters: Alice (Ken) Kendrick of
Blountiville TN and Jeanette Brown and Lisa May (Pete) Dodson both of Claremont
NC; his and Virgie’s children: their two
sons: Howard Evan (Kassie) Gibson of
Jacksonville NC and William Adam Gibson of Mohawk; his numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and a host of other dear
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 11th at
the Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with Elders: Kermit Lester, Gary Estep, Gary Justice,
Arthur Short, John R. Justice and Larry Puckett and Brother Bossi Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the
Harmon Lester Cemetery at Guesses Fork Virginia. Dave will be carried to his
final resting place by family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Northfork, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 3, 2013
Calvin Victor Burks, age 78, of Gilliam Hollow Road, Northfork,
W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the home of his
son, David Burks in Providence Forge,
[New Kent Co.],
Va. from injuries he sustained in a fall near his home in Northfork, in August
of this year. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19,
1935 in Hensley, W.Va., son of the late Ballard Burks and Nora England Burks.
He was of the Protestant faith, He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean conflict. He was a former
factory worker in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Ohio, and was a resident
of Ohio for 25 years and had resided in McDowell County most of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers,
Conley Burks and Earl Burks; 9 sisters, Tempa Green, Myrtle England, Princess
Burks, Mamie Burks, Delphia Burks, Betty Burks, Georgia Morgan, Glenna
Whittaker, and Wanda Hess.
He leaves to cherish his memory: 2 sons, Melvin Victor Burks and
wife Mary of Charles City, Va., David Lee Burks and wife Kim of Providence
Forge, Va.; 2 daughters, Donna Ann
Peak and husband Stephen of Richlands, Va., Arlena Blankenship
and husband Vester of Cedar Bluff, Va.; 3 sisters, Luna Richardson of Orlando, Fla.,
Nola Whittaker of Welch, W.Va., Susan Meadows of Princeton, W.Va.; 8
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 6, 2013,
at 1:00 P.M. at the Widener Funeral Home Chapel, Northfork, W.V. with the Rev.
Roger Lacey Sr. and the Rev. Dave Lusk of the Coaldale Freewill Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial will follow at the Grandview Memory Gardens,
Bluefield/Tazewell Road, Bluefield, Va. where military graveside services will
be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Vester Blankenship, Travis Blankenship,
Stephen Peak, Jimmy Whittaker, Eddie Burks, Robert Belcher III, Roger Lacey
Jr., and Butch Lowe. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Widener, Pastor of Burke
Baptist Church and other members of the Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Paynesville, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on July
11, 2012
Clyde Junior Blankenship, 57 years of age of Paynesville, WV, passed away Saturday, June
30, 2012. Born December 21, 1954, in McDowell, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde Blankenship and Betty June Evans Collins. He was employed as a welder by Taylor Hydrolics of Claypool Hill,
VA, a member of New Beginning Christian Church of Bartley, WV and enjoyed
spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and
grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Clyde Blankenship
and Betty June Evans Collins, he was preceded in death by his step-father,
Virgil Collins.
Survivors include his wife
of ten years, Robin Collins
Blankenship of Paynesville,
WV; daughters, Heather Anglin and husband Bret of Bradshaw, WV, Jessica Thomas of Abingdon, VA; son
Michael Chad Blankenship of Georgia. He is also survived by five
grandchildren, Tara Gaydon, Savannah Anglin, Zachary Boothe, Allen, Clyde
Setser and Illythia Jean Setser; special cousin, Diana Addair of Bradshaw, WV.
In following out his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial
service will be scheduled at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Paynesville, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 20, 2012
Bessie Stewart Compton, 86 years of age, of Paynesville, W.Va.,
went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at her home following an
extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late
Monroe and Louise Rife Stewart.
She was a resident of Buchanan County most of her life and was a
member of the Bradshaw Church of God. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and was a wonderful
homemaker. Bessie served as caretaker at the Boys Dormitory at Mountain Mission
School and was a former cook at Buchanan General Hospital. She is the last
surviving member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Compton was preceded in death by her husband, Miles Compton;
five sisters; Cora Kelly, Lucy Daniels, Lina Muncy, Ruby Davis and Virginia
Fife; one brother, Firl Stewart; one daughter, Rhoda Louise Compton; and
son-in-law, Tom Simons.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda Simons of Richlands, Va.,
Brenda Goodman of Paynesville, W.Va., Alice and husband, Halsey Roberts, of
Hamptonville, N.C.; one son, Robert and wife, Margaret Compton, of Jolo, W.Va.;
five grandchildren, Scotty and wife,
Crystal Hughes, of Raysal, W.Va., David and wife, Dara Hughes, of Gary, W.Va.,
Jesse and wife, April Roberts, of Statesville, N.C., Angie and husband, Jimmy
Mattingly, of Troutman, N.C., Traci and husband,
Daniel Blankenship , of Troutman, N.C. Also,
survived by seven great-grandchildren, Brendan
Blankenship, Robbie Hughes, Donavan Poore, Bo Mattingly, Halston
Mattingly, Hannah Burke and Daniel Long; two special caregivers, her nieces,
Helen Asbury and Pauline Christian; one adopted daughter, Phyllis Justus; and
special lifetime friends, the Easterling Families.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at 1:00
p.m. at the Family Worship Center, Jolo, W.Va., with the Revs. Bill Harman,
Roger Payne and Charles Rose officiating with burial to follow in the Vance
Cemetery, Paynesville, W.Va. Active Pallbearers
will be Daniel Blankenship , Jimmy Mattingly, Scotty Hughes, David
Hughes, Jesse Roberts, Donovan Poore, Daniel Long and Jeff Easterling. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Henry Kelly, Jimmy Kelly, Bobby Muncy, Johnny Muncy, Bobby
Daniels, Walter Stewart, Eric Johnson, Ralph Fife and Bruce Fife.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Paynesville, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 20, 2013
Deceased Name:
Edison Mullins
Edison Mullins, 75, of Paynesville, WV went to his final resting
place Friday evening at Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, [Buchanan Co.], VA, October 18, 2013 after losing a long
battle with heart problems. He was born in Paynesville, WV on April 23, 1938
and was the son of the late Emory Jackson Mullins and Spicey Stacy
Mullins. Edison was a graduate of Iaeger High School, a former
member of the U.S. Army, a retired coal miner, a member of the John Ratliff
Post 164 of the American Legion of Grundy and Crossview Church of Christ of
Paynesville. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being
outdoors whether it was mowing the yard, camping, boating or sitting on the
porch waving at the traffic as it passed. He loved being around people, especially
his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Emory and Spicey Mullins, he was
preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Vaughn, one sister, Olivia
Blankenship, two nephews, Gerald Mullins and Clifford Blankenship and one niece, Sherry Shelton Miller.
Survivors included his wife, Norma Faye Mullins of the home;
daughter, Vivian Mullins Barker and husband Bobby of Paynesville;
granddaughter, Sara Barker Green and husband Josh of Johnson City, TN; a
special son-like friend, Charlie Johnson and wife Phyllis; two sisters, Fannie
Shelton and Audra Mullins; brother, Ernest Mullins and wife Linda all of
Paynesville, WV; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Edison Mullins will be conducted at the
Crossview Church of Christ of Paynesville, WV, Monday, October 21, 2013 at
12:00 noon with Evangelist Hobert Kenedy officiating. Burial will follow in the
Ambrose-Mullins Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Roderfield, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 4, 2012
Vineyard Porter "Paul" Ball, age 79, of Roderfield,
W.Va., formerly of Keystone, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 1,
2012, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. after a long illness. Born July 11, 1932 in
Boissevain, Va., he was the son of the late Troy Ball Sr. and Laura Hale Ball.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during the Korean
conflict. He was a retired miner from Eastern Associated Coal Keystone No. 1 as
a electrician, after 39 years of service. He was
affiliated with the Baptist Faith, last attended the Little Vine Baptist
Church, Superior, and was a resident of McDowell County all his life.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,
Margaret Hancock Ball in 1998; one son, Donald E. Ball in 1998; one brother,
Troy "Pete" Ball Jr.; and one sister, Mildred Bolen.
He is survived by his wife of nine years, Orpha "Penny"
Lester Ball of Roderfield, W.Va.; one daughter, Paula Simpson and husband, the
Rev. Mark Simpson of Keystone, W.Va.; two stepdaughters, Crystal Bishop and
husband, Fred of Glen Fork, W.Va., Renee Rocchi and husband, Vic of Bluefield,
W.Va.; three stepsons, David Blankenship and wife, Becky of Kopperston, W.Va., Michael "Joe" Blankenship of the home, Terreal Blankenship and wife, Julia of Beckley, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, Daniel Ball of
Huntington, W.Va., Elizabeth Ball of Huntington, W.Va., Tyler Simpson of
Keystone, W.Va., Carah Simpson of Keystone, W.Va., Andrea Privett of Keyrock,
W.Va., Freddy Lee Bishop of Glen Fork, W.Va., Brianna Blankenship of Beckley, W.Va., Marissa Blankenship of Beckley, W.Va., Cody Rocchi of Pineville, Amber Cains of
Proctorsville, Ohio, D. J.
Blankenship of Wharton, W.Va.;
two great-grandchildren, Seth Bishop of Glen Fork, W.Va., Caleb Privett of
Keyrock, W.Va.; one brother, Fred Ball and wife, Brenda of Jacksonville, Fla.;
one sister, Sue Callahan of Alabama; two special close friends, Jim Sayers of
Keystone, W.Va. and Kathy Young of Bluefield, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 6, 2012, at 1:00
p.m. at the Widener Funeral Home Chapel in Northfork, W.Va. with the Rev.
Harold Simpson, the Rev. Shirley Simpson, and the Rev. Alvin Belcher
officiating. In honoring Mr. Ball's wishes, the body will be cremated following
the Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Roderfield, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 23, 2013
Orpha Alma Ball, 79, of Roderfield, WV, passed away Friday,
September 20, 2013, in the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, [Kanawha
Co.], WV, following a long
illness. Ms. Ball was born November 26, 1933, in Long Pole, WV, a daughter of
the late Dorsey and Mae Lockhart Lester.
She was a homemaker, and attended the Little Vine Baptist Church.
She and her first husband, Homer Blankenship, operated the Blankenship Market in Pineville, WV, for 35 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Blankenship; second husband, Vineyard Paul Ball; an infant sister; and one
brother, Roger Lester.
Survivors include two daughters,
Crystal Bishop and husband Freddy of Jesse, WV,
and Rene Rocchi and husband Vick of Bluefield, WV;
five sons, Michael "Joe" Blankenship of the home, David Blankenship and wife Becky of Oceana, WV, Terreal Blankenship and wife Debbie of Beckley, WV, William "Bill" Blankenship of Clanton, AL, and J. R. Blankenship and wife Yuva of Georgia; 1 stepdaughter,
Paula Simpson and husband Mark of Maitland, WV; one sister, Gaye Lane of
Roderfield, WV; two brothers, Don Lester of Gary, WV, and Franklin Lester and
wife Reba of Chesapeake, VA; seven grandchildren,
Andrea Privett and husband Doug of Keyrock, WV, Freddy Bishop and wife Maggie
of Jesse, WV, D. J. Blankenship of Bruno, WV, Amber Cains and husband Brad
of Proctorville, OH, Brianna
Blankenship of Beckley, WV, Marissa Blankenship also of Beckley, WV, Cody Rocchi of
Pineville, WV; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb Privett of Keyrock, WV, and
Seth Bishop of Jesse, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at
1 o'clock, with Reverend Craig Stevens and Reverend Stan Lowrey officiating at
the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Squire, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 4, 2012
Louise Marie McCroskey, age 46, of Squire, W.Va., died Saturday,
June 30, 2012 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, [Mercer Co.]W.Va. Born Feb. 8, 1966 in Tazewell, Va.,
she was a daughter of the late Harold and Edith Rose Lawson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
sister, Vivian Hutton.
Survivors include her husband, William "Butch" McCroskey;
two daughters, Christina Blankenship of Peterstown, W.Va., and Chelsea
McCroskey of the home; one son, Andrew S. Hurd of Tennessee; one sister,
Deborah Duff of North Carolina; three brothers, Ken Lawson and wife, Debbie, of
Lancaster, Ohio, Glen Lawson and wife, Katherine, of Tazewell, Va., and Dennis
Lawson of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Braxton Kyle McCroskey of the
home, Kaylee, Shayann, Blake, Rylee, and Brooke; several nieces and nephews
including, Lynn Bolen and husband, Scott, Kelley Buchanan, Jessie Price and
Leanna McCroskey, Kirby Lawson, T.K. Lawson, and Zack Bolen.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012
at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with the Reverend
Roger Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in
Bluefield, Va. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, War, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.fanningfuneralhomes.com/webcast/9037
Clarence Edward Blankenship, age 75, of War, West Virginia, passed away Friday, January 25,
2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, in Huntington,
WV. Born April 14, 1937, on Beech Hill in War, WV, he was the son of the late John Morgan and Ida Mae
Asbury Blankenship.
He was a resident of War the greater part of his life. He was a
graduate of Big Creek High School and an Honor Graduate of Concord College. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he was a life time member of the
Blinded Veterans Association.
Proceeded in death by in addition to his
parents; one daughter, Myrna Jo Pruett; two brothers, Wayne Blankenship, Johnny Blankenship Jr.; and one sister, Eula Branhan.
Survivors include his wife,
Frances Johnson Blankenship of War; one son, Keith
Blankenship of Savannah, GA;
six daughters, Tamara and Dreama Blankenship both of
Charlotte, NC, Natalie
Blankenship of Gastonia, NC, Tina Blankenship and Sabrina Heaton both
of Sedalia, MO, Meshell Billings of War, WV; one grandson, Andrew Z. Blankenship; three brothers, Ernie
Blankenship of Winchester, VA,
Tom Blankenship of Morgantown, WV, Bret Blankenship of Bristol, TN; four sisters, Viola Fairchild of Vidor, TX, Shelby Hicks Blankenship of Benedict, MD, Anita Dungan of Rio Rancho, NM, Karen
"Paige" Johnson of Tazewell, VA.
Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 1
P.M. from the Calvary Baptist Church in War with the Reverend Travis Hyde,
officiating. Military Honors will be
conducted at the church immediately following the services by the Iaeger V.F.W.
Post 1144. Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
From: June Green JGREEN106(at)cinci.rr.com
+2013, Welch, McDowell
Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - September 8, 2013
Maggie Riffe, 73, of Stadium Drive, Welch
passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley
[Raleigh Co., WV],with her family
beside her. She had battled ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as
Lou Gehrig's disease, for several years. Born September 5, 1940 in Welch she
was the daughter of the late Aster and Mamie Blankenship.
She attended Welch High School and was
employed for 20 years with the U.S. Postal Service. She most recently worked
for Goodson's Super Market in Welch where she really liked the people she
worked with and the friends she made. She was a loving mother and grandmother,
and her family was her life.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband Franklin "Ted" Riffe; her son Travis
Scott Riffe; a daughter Joy Dawn Collins; and two brothers, Jimmy and William
Blankenship.
Those left to remember her with love are
her partner of 10 years, Sonny Lawson of Gary; a precious daughter and
caretaker, Crystal Hatcher and husband Tom of Shady Springs; a wonderful
grandson, Dakota Scott Collins and his father Steve Collins of Coalwood; a brother
whom she thought of as a son, Michael Blankenship and wife Pam of Tazewell, VA; and
the faithful pets in her life, Bruzetta her dog and Susie her cat.
She once said there were too many
tombstones on the sides of mountains so she wanted to be cremated. Her family
has honored her wish. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 10, at
7 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary chapel in Welch with the Rev. Randall Dority officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Welch, McDowell Co.,
WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 20, 2013
Hazel (Leaborn) Payne, 80, of the
Welch/Pineville Road, formerly of Jolo, WV, passed away Wednesday, September
18, 2013, at the home of her son Darrell Payne. Leaborn was born March 31,
1933, in Bug Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV, a daughter of the late George W. and
Lora Adna Keene Wimmer. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and
canning.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, William Whitten Payne; a brother, Robert L.
"Rob" Wimmer; an infant sister, Sarah L. Wimmer; a grandson, Tony
Allen, and a great-granddaughter, Lyndsie Grace Blankenship.
Survivors include one son, Darrell Payne
and wife Patty of the Welch/Pineville Road, with whom she made her home; one daughter,
Sarah
Blankenship and husband Johnny of Jolo, WV; two brothers, Grat Wimmer
of Whitewood, VA, and Luther J. "Junior" Wimmer of Sevierville, TN;
nine sisters, Goldie Roberts of Williamsburg, Virginia, Millie Gates of War,
WV, Corby Mosley of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Pat Sheets of Laurel, DE, Nancy
Payne of Paynesville, WV, Georgia Asbury of Raysal, WV, Mary Barrett of Cedar
Bluff, VA, Lois Sheets of Princeton, WV, and Gertie Haire of Henderson, KY;
three grandchildren, Christy Carter of Stopover, KY, Melissa Kennedy and
husband Mark of Asheboro, NC, and Bradley Blankenship and wife Jessica
of Ramseur, NC; and six grandchildren, Noah and Parker Kennedy, Lillie and Lexie Blankenship , and Joshua and
Makayla Carter.
Funeral services will be conducted
Monday, September 23, 2013, at 1 o'clock, with the Reverend Randall Dority, the
Reverend
Glenn Blankenship, and Elder Jack Horne officiating at the Chapel of Fanning
Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Bug
Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, North Springs, Welch, McDowell Co., WV Obituary
http://www.fanningfuneralhomes.com/webcast/11173
Cledith Ann Profit,
83, of North Springs, WV, The Lord sent a special Angel to bring her home
Tuesday May 14, 2013, at The Golden Harvest Center in Welch Community Hospital.
Cledith was born November 16, 1929 in Panther, WV, she
was a daughter to the late James
Henry Blankenship and Peggy Meadows Blankenship.
Cledith was a minister of the word who held a radio ministry on
Radio Station WELC for seven years as well as being a homemaker.
In addition to her parents Cledith was preceded in death by her
husband Reverend Marvin Profit five sisters,
Lucy Patton, Nettie Blankenship, Rathmer Lester, Dallie Blankenship and Pinkie Carter; four brothers, Lige Blankenship, William Buck Blankenship, Greenberry Blankenship, and Willie
Blankenship; two half sisters, Charlotte Roberts and Ossie
Blankenship; one grandson,
Kevin Profit.
Survivors include her son Mack Profit and wife Virgie of Steeles,
WV; four half sisters, Mary Lyons of Panther, WV, Susie Roberts of
KY, Phyllis Collins of Isaban, WV, Diana Stevens of Princeton, WV; two half
brothers, James and Charlie
Blankenship both of Panther,
WV, and one granddaughter, Alicia Ann Profit.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday May 17, 2013 at 11 o
clock, with Reverend Melvin Muncy and Reverend Joe Conn officiating at the
Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Powell
Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain, near Iaeger, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be
friends and family.
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Mercer
2012, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 3, 2012
Ricky Edison Vereen, 47, of the Gardner Loop Road near Princeton
died suddenly Sunday morning, April 1, 2012 at his residence. Born January 28,
1965, in Welch, he was the son of Anna Ruth Blankenship Vereen of Princeton and the late Tommy Vereen.
Ricky was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School and the Mercer
Technical School. Ricky had served with the U.S. Army National Guards and with
the U.S. Army as a Private. He was currently working at Winter Place Ski Resort
as a Security Guard.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Monroe and Stella
Blankenship; aunt and uncle,
Shirley and Gene Starkey; and a cousin, Rebecca Starkey.
Those left to cherish his memory, his mother, Anna Vereen; wife, Lisa Marie Collins Vereen;
two children, Roxanna Vereen, Joshua Vereen and wife, Heather, all of
Sylvester; two grandchildren, Riley Vereen and Eli Vereen; brother, Russell
Vereen of Princeton; special aunts and
uncles, Betty and Donnie Wright of Daniels, Joann and Thomas Sizemore, Earnie and Jane Blankenship , Willie Blankenship
, all of Fanrock, Chuck and
Julee Blankenship of Palmer, Alaska; niece, Sara Vereen of Clarksdale, Miss.;
and a host of cousins.
A time of sharing and gathering will be held Thursday, April 5,
2012 from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens
Road in Princeton. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be held
on the family farm near Princeton with Pastor Ralph Calfee officiating.
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2012, Athens, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Lisa-Blankenship-93237535
Lisa Ann Bergeria Blankenship, 57, of North
State Street, Athens, died suddenly Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Princeton
Community Hospital. Born January 12, 1955 at Quantico Virginia, she was the
daughter of Louise Rose Guerci Bergeria of Quantico, Virginia and the late
William Nicholas Bergeria.
Lisa was a graduate of Garfield High
School in Woodbridge Virginia. She then enrolled at Concord College in Athens
where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education; this was followed by
attending East Tennessee State University in Johnson City TN where she earned a
Master's degree in Library Science. Lisa started at Concord College in 1977 as
an assistant cheerleading coach and later became the head coach, a position she
still held at the time of her death. She was also employed by the Mercer County
Schools as a media specialist at Pike View High School. Lisa was devoted to her
family, her many cheerleaders that she coached and the students that she shared
her life with during their education. She was a member of the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Princeton and Concord College Chapter Director for Delta
Zeta Sorority. Lisa enjoyed taking pictures, traveling, crafts, reading and
doing needle point. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory, Mother
Louise Rose Bergeria of Quantico VA; her husband
of 34 years, Joe Blankenship; three children,
William
Blankenship, of Athens, John Paul Blankenship & wife Jennifer, of Charleston, Sara Blankenship, of Athens; and
Thor Gipper family puppy; siblings, William "Woody" Bergeria &
wife, Rose, of Stafford VA, Krista Marone & husband, Frank, of Winchester
VA; great uncle, John Tiplady of Staten Island NY; and a host of cousins,
nieces & nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
11:00 AM Thursday, February 16, 2012 from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on
Harrison Street in Princeton with Father Paul Wharton as the celebrant. Burial
will follow in Athens Cemetery in Athens.
2012, Athens, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 5, 2012
Billie Joyce Wiley Fain, 81, of 300 W. Broadway Street in Athens
died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Princeton
Community Hospital. Born July 15, 1930 in Mercer County she was the daughter of
the late Mack Wiley and Oeida
Blankenship Wiley.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Charles T.
"Jack" Fain Jr.; two sisters, Bobbie Reed and Ruth Groseclose; and
one brother, James "Booty" Wiley preceded her in death. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include one son, Charles T. "Tommy" Fain III of
Athens; one daughter, Kimberly Joyce Holmes and husband, Mike of Salem, W.Va.;
one grandson, Charles T. "Tommy" Fain IV and wife, Andrea; two
great-grandchildren, Nicholas Fain and Danielle Fain; and special niece, Gail
Marino of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March
7, 2012 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with
the Reverend Larry Dyer officiating. Burial will follow at the Athens Cemetery.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
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2012, Athens, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 12, 2012
Jerry B. Akers, 53, of Red Sulphur Pike Road, Athens, died Tuesday,
Aug. 7, 2012 at the home of his sister at Pleasant Valley M.H.P. near
Princeton. Born April 7, 1959, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Rufus
B. Akers and Dorothy Geraldine
Blankenship Akers. Jerry was a
handyman, and had worked around construction sites most of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Rufus Lee Akers; half brother, James Lloyd Fisher; and a half sister, Christine
Weis.
Survivors include his children, Jerry Daniel "Boone"
Akers and his companion, Chasity of Athens, Richard Lee Akers, Zekara Elizabeth
Akers, Santina Ann Akers Thomas; siblings, Clayton Akers and wife, Mary, Mary
Jane Farley, Margaret Akers all of Princeton, Trula Bleu and husband, Chuck of
Bluefield; grandchildren, Richard Lee, Harley Nicole, Austin Daniel Robinette
and Damian Brett Akers.
In keeping with Jerry's wishes, his body has been cremated and
there will be no services at the funeral home.
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2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 2, 2012
Robert "Frog" Lockett, 64, of Essex Street, Bluefield,
W.Va., died on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in
Bluefield. Born on Jan. 19, 1948 in Fredericksburg, Va., he was raised by his
grandparents, the late Gilbert Walton and Laura Bell Cox. He had been a
Bluefield resident his entire life and was employed at American Vending
Company.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Matilda Lockett; brothers,
Jimmy, Hershel, G., Buddy, and Arnold Cox; and sisters, Dolly Gillie, Helen
Yost, and Mable Pennington.
Survivors are, ex-wife, Mary Lockett of Bluefield; sons, Eddie
Lockett and wife, Karen of Bluefield, Tim Lockett and wife, Elizabeth of
Nemours, and Brett Lockett of the home; daughter,
Beth Blankenship and husband,
David of Bluefield; sisters, Francis Taylor and
husband, Vernon, Barbara Dalton and husband, Elwood, Kay Burkhart and husband,
Glen, and Brenda Pruitt; grandchildren,
Courtney, Austin, Amber, Travis and Tyler Lockett, and Kiersten Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 11:00
a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Jim Mullins
officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Grubb, Matt Cox, Randy White, Mark Dalton, Benny
Dalton, and Randy Hughes.
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+2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 11, 2012
Cartha Adeline Dunford Crabtree, 90, of Rt. 3 Box 620, Bluefield,
W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the home of
her daughter where she had made her home for the past two years while
surrounded by her loving family. Cartha was born on Friday, July 29, 1921 in
McComas, W.Va. to the late Alfred Gaston Dunford and Minnie Blankenship Dunford. Mrs. Crabtree had been a resident of
Mercer County, W.Va. for her entire adult life and was a member of the
Bluefield Va. Church of God.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Kyle Edger Crabtree; two sons, Edgar Ray and Richard Allen Crabtree;
one brother, Roy Randolph Dunford; and two sisters, Virgie Kinzer and Margaret
Irene Pizzini.
Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Roger Dale and wife,
Becky Crabtree of Lindside, W.Va., Charles and wife, Debbie Crabtree of
Bluefield, Va., Roy "Rocky" and wife, Dorothy "Louise"
Crabtree of Princeton, W.Va.; three daughters, Mildred and husband, Ronald
Hartwell of Bluefield, W.Va., Barbara Frost of Princeton, W.Va., Loretta and
husband, Cecil Call of Bluewell, W.Va.; 23 grandchildren; 54 great
grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held for Mrs. Crabtree on Tuesday, March
13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va.
where the Ministers Tony Ellis and James Davidson will officiate the service.
Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Mausoleum in Bluewell where her
grandchildren will be serving as pallbearers.
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+2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 3, 2012
Betty Jo Blankenship Dempsey, 79, of Bluefield, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2012, with
her children by her side. She was born June 23, 1932, in Devon, Va., to the
late David and Ida Blankenship.
Betty Graduated from Williamson High School. She was married for 29
wonderful years to the love of her life and childhood sweetheart, S. J.
"Red" Dempsey until his death in 1978. Betty was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Bluefiled and was Bluefield Woman's Club Woman of the
Year in 1978. She was also active in the Bluefield Quota Club, Windy Mountain
Learning Center, The Bluefield Parkinson's Support Group and various charities.
Betty loved to travel. She worked at Bluefield AAA and was an independent
travel agent. She was also a very talented seamstress and an award winning
china painter.
She is survived by four loving children, Gregory Dempsey of Bland,
Va., Linda Quillin and husband Ed of Springboro, Ohio, Larry Dempsey of Bland,
and Alan Dempsey and wife Karen of Richmond, Va.; additional survivors include
11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; four brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 4, at 2 p.m.
from the Mercer Funeral home Chapel with the Rev. Ed Fisher officiating. Burial
will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens, Blue-field, Va.
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2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 12, 2012
Rebecca Harry, 72, of Route 5 (Bulltail Hollow), Bluefield, passed
away on April 10, 2012 at Hospice House of Palm Bay, [Brevard
Co.] Fla.,
following a lengthy Illness. Born on Aug. 9 1939 in Bluefield, she was
the daughter of late Walter C. Brewster and Bertha Brewster.
She was a long time resident of Bluefield until 3 1/2 years ago
moving to be with grandchildren in Melbourne, Fla. She was a member of the
First Church of the Nazarene in Bluefield. She was a retired franchise owner
for Flowers Bakery in Bluefield. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband,
Wayne Harry; and brothers, Charles Brewster, James Brewster and Vernon
Brewster.
Survivors include daughter, Vera Howard of Melbourne, Fla.; two
grandchildren, Matthew Howard of Fla. and Kristen Daniels (Mark) of Fla.; son,
Robert (Andy) Harry and (Missy) from Lashmeet, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Joe,
Coty, Robert, and Destiny Harry of W.Va.; daughter, Tammy Roland of Montcalm,
W.Va. and two grandchildren, Mike and Josh
Blankenship of W.Va.; two
great-grandchildren, Matthew Howard Jr. and Hailey Jean Daniels of Fla.; one
sister, Roberta Lester, (Robert) of Alabama; and one brother, Junior Brewster
of Texas.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, April 14 at 1:00
p.m. at the Craven-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va., where the
Rev. Gary Jakes will officiate the service. Burial
will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily
Telegraph (WV) - June 10, 2012
Brenda Jean Blankenship Parnell King Stepp, age 68, of Bluefield, W.Va., passed away
on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7 p.m.
at Shiloh Church Cemetery, Bland, Va.
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2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 2, 2012
Betty Sue Lusk, 71, of Rt. 1 Box 288 (Sandlick Road), Bluefield,
W.Va., passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, [Forsyth
Co.]NC. Betty was born on
Tuesday, June 17, 1941 in Coalwood, W.Va., to the late Frank and Virginia Ellis
Carroll.
She had been a resident of Sandlick Road for the past 31 years and
was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She and her late husband were the
owners and operators of Lusk Disposal, Empire Salvage and Recycling, Bio Tech,
Lusk and Sons and Containers LLC. She was a prominent business owner,
landholder and influence in the community.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,
Gordon M. Lusk, and bothers, Frank Carroll Jr., Charles Carroll, Bill Carroll,
Robert Carroll, Earnest (Red) Carroll; and sister, Ruby Tabor.
Survivors include two sons, Gordon Lusk II and wife, Angie, of
Bluefield, W.Va., Danny Lusk and wife, Jennifer, of Bluefield, W.Va.; brothers,
Roger Carroll and wife, Vicki, Ronnie Carroll and wife, Debbie; sisters, Patricia Davis and husband,
Bill, Peggy Thompson and husband, Charles, Shelby McPherson and husband, Larry,
Brenda Thompson and husband, J. W., Donna (Sis) Lusk and husband, David,
Catherine Morris, Thelma Davis, Virginia Johnson, Charlene Blankenship , Elizabeth Blankenship ; grandchildren, Travis Lusk and wife, Christine, Gary Lusk and
Ashley, Gordon Lusk III; great-granddaughters, Madilyn and Kira; several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 at 10:00
a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va. with the Rev.
David Lusk and the Rev. Roger Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at The
Carroll Cemetery on Sandlick Road in Bluefield, W.Va., where grandsons and
David Lusk, Paul Curto, and Mark Neal will be serving as pallbearers.
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2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 11, 2012
Margie Faye Rura, 82, of Bland Street, Bluefield, formerly of
Sandlick Road, Bluefield died late Tuesday evening, October 9, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born
April 17, 1930, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Brown
Kahle and Rebecca Faye Hager Kahle.
Margie was educated in the Glenwood area and was of the Methodist
faith. Prior to moving back to the area, for many years, Margie worked at Laura
Crest Prep School in Bristol, Conn. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother
and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Henry J. Rura; along with five siblings, Geneva Tolassi, Bernard,
Harold, Woodrow and Earl Kahle.
Survivors include her two daughters,
Jenny Snow, Sharon Blankenship and husband,
Harold all of the Sandlick Road; three
grandchildren, Shannon Folks, Heath Folks, and Kristie Clifton; seven
great-grandchildren, Brittany, Grace, Lindsey, Katilyn, Braxton, Willou and
Kaliene; one sister, Lois Majerski of Leesburg, Fla.
Private graveside services will be held Friday, October 12, 2012 at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Pastor Larry White speaking.
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2012, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 26, 2012
Brenda Louise Beavers, age 57, of Route 4 Box 54-BB, Bluefield,
W.Va., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the home of her
sister in Rocky Gap, [Bland
Co., VA]. She had lived there with Paula and Rick for the last 5 months and
that made her happier than she had been in years. Born on June 24, 1955 in
Hampton, Va., she was a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Mildred Gene
Harris Bowman. She had been a resident of Brushfork for 24 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brothers, Walter Lee Harris and Robert Eugene Harris Jr.; and her sisters,
Hazel Irene Patrevito and Betty Marie Gillespie.
Survivors include: Son: Ronnie Beavers Jr. of Brushfork; daughter:
Keri B. Meadows of Rocky Gap, Va.; son-in-law: Jason Meadows; grandchildren: Brittany Blankenship, Ana Derriso, and Hunter Meadows; sister:
Paula J. Goforth and husband Ricky; nephew: Adam Goforth and his wife Valerie
along with their son Dalton; brother: Robert E. Harris III and sister-in-law,
Billy Jean and her nephews Robbie and Ryan; nieces: Melanie Penn and fiancé
Vanessa; niece: Heather Harris and her husband Phil Riner and daughters Lilly
and Amber; brothers-in-law: Ray Patrevito and Daniel Gillespie; ex-husband:
Ronald Beavers, whom she always loved, had two kids with, and continued to have
a close friendship with.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at
12:00 noon at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev.
Ken Owens officiating. Burial will follow at the Knowles Cemetery at Meadows of
Dan, Va. Walter Bowman, Sean Holcomb, Ronald Beavers, Seth Kirby, Robert Ethan
Harris, and Danny Bowman will serve as pallbearers.
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2013, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - July 4, 2013
Dorothy Susan Stiltner Lambert of
Bluefield. She was born
on July 01, 1954 in Welch, WV. She was the daughter of the late Lewis F.
Stiltner Jr. and Othea Alburta Stiltner. She was a member of the Eastern Star
and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister
Freda Louise Stiltner and one brother Harry Thomas Stiltner.
Survivors Include: Her husband: Floyd A. Lambert of the home; Son:
Michael Thomas of Bean Station, Tennessee; Daughter: Misty Harmon and husband
Jody of Bluefield, West Virginia; One sister:
Karen Blankenship and husband
Dexter of Palatka, Florida; One Brother: Lewis F.
Stiltner III and wife Gail of Scottdale, Pennsylvania; Grandchildren: Charlie
Williams of Florida, Keith Shinault, Elijah Thomas and Destiny Thomas of
Tennessee. Tommy Dailey, Jody Harmon Jr. and a very special grandson Trey
Harmon; Great-Granddaughter: Khloe Dailey the light of the Maw maws life;
Special Brother-in-law: Billy Lambert; Special Friend: Carla Lambert; Four
Nephews and Four Nieces.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 06, 2013 at 3:30
p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield (Bluewell), West Virginia with
the Rev. Reginald Blackwood and Rev. Brenda Blankenship officiating
the service. Friends and family may call on Friday, July 05, 2013 from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where the Order of the Eastern Star will
conduct a memorial service at 7:00 p.m.
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2013, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - July 15, 2013
Margaret Janet Veronica Smith Shumate "Our Angel" of
Bluefield, WV formerly of Crumpler, WV left this world to be re-united with the
"Love of her life" the late Estel M. Shumate on Saturday, July 13,
2013 at 4:37 p.m. at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Margaret, "Peggy" was born on December 13,
1925 in Newport, RI to the late Earnest C. Smith and Katherine B. Murphy Smith.
She will be remembered as a loving, caring and compassionate wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and best friend.
Margaret was a very strong, brave and courageous lady. She always
told family and friends "Keep your chin up" because the word
"quit" was "not" in her vocabulary. Margaret was very proud
of her Irish heritage and strong in her Catholic Faith which she instilled in
her children and family. Margaret "A Pearl" lived her life with love
and happiness, always had a smile for others even though she felt pain and
suffering every day.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Estel M. Shumate, three sisters Betty Geer, Claire Crockett and Mary Berube.
One son in law David L. Smith and daughter in law Connie K. Shumate
She is survived by son Richard D. Shumate of Midway, WV, daughter
Barbara S. Polatz of Bluefield, WV, Sandra S. Lares and companion Michael
Smalls of Shelby, NC, Patricia G. Smith of Green Valley, WV and Deborah J. Shumate
with whom she made her home, Son Michael E. Shumate and wife/fifth daughter
Madonna of Bluefield, WV. Ten grandchildren
Brian Shumate and wife Jill, Wendy Lawless and husband Chris, Chris Smith and
wife Dawn, Eric Polatz and wife Lora, Kate Jennings and husband Joey, Jennifer
P. Smith, Becca Blankenship and estranged husband Chad, Deborah Crandall and husband Eric,
Margaret "Peggy Sue" Shumate and PVT. Estel M.
Shumate of the U.S. Army. She was known as "Nannie" to her
grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren Anthony, Candace, Angel, Eric,
T.J., Bo, Jesse, Cliff, Dixie, Jacob, Michaelyn, Duece, Julia, Blake,
Christina, Avery, Chandler, D.J. Cory, Cassidee and Jackson.
Margaret, who will be deeply missed, even by her boxer puppy Bella
would not want you to grieve for her but to celebrate her life and know that
she is finally at home and at peace. A mass of Christian Burial will be held
for Margaret on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Bluefield, WV at 1:00 p.m. with Father EL. officiating
the service. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV
where Brian, Chris, Eric, Chris, Anthony and T.J. will be serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Pvt. Estel M. Shumate, Jesse, Bo, and
Jacob. Friends and family may call at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield
(Bluewell), WV on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. where a
Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013,
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - October 12, 2013
Rhonda Ann Bailey, age 54, of 415 Federal
Street, Bluefield, WV died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at her home. Born on
July 18, 1959 in Logan County, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and
Mary Alice Bell Hall. She had lived in Bluefield for the past 4 months having
moved from Logan County.
Survivors: Daughter: Tara Whitt of
Chapmanville, WV. Grandson: Gage Whitt. Brother: Greg Hall and Karen of
Chapmanville, WV. Aunts: Ollie Woodall of Abbs Valley, VA, Anna Blankenship of Abbs Valley,
VA, Judy Bell of Chapmanville, WV. Cousins: Jeff and Donna Oster of
Bluefield, VA, Betsy and Bruce Andress of Lusby, MD, Tim and Ruth Woodall of
Bluefield, VA, Denise and Lloyd Hall of Bluefield, VA, Jay and Teresa Barringer
of Bluefield, VA, Kenny and Vicki Blankenship of Sierra Vista, AZ, Tina and Aaron Collins of
Rocky Mount, VA, Kevin Blankenship of Hillsville, VA, Ancil and Sherry Bell of
Chapmanville, WV, Michael and Krista Bell of Chapmanville, VA. Her special
buddy: Isaac Tabor of Bluefield, VA. Nephew: Greg Hall, Jr. of Chapmanville,
WV. Nieces: Crystal Hall and Rachel Hall. Other cousins and
family members. Numerous friends at the WV Manor.
In accordance with her wishes, she will
be cremated and a burial will take place at a later date.
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2013, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 30, 2013
Margaret Katie Sorah, age 90, of Rt. 1 Box 149, Bluefield, W.Va.,
and formerly of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on
October 4, 1923 in Carswell, she was a daughter of the late, Stephen and
Marcella Jose Berta. She had been a resident of Bluefield since 2010 and was a
member of the Welch Nazarene Church. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Elmer Sorah; five sons, Joseph, Elmer, II, James, Donald, and Nelson
Sorah; a daughter, Marcella Blankenship; and a grandson, Raymond Blankenship.
Survivors include daughter, Shelia Belcher of Bluefield; special
daughter-in-law whom she loved as a daughter, Connie Sorah Williams of
Bluefield, Va.; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Annie Cregger of Roanoke, Va. and Stella Miller of Sebring, Texas; and special
friend, Jesse Arredondo.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, November 1, 2013 at
1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the
Reverend Ollie Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial
Park in Bluewell with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
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2013, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 3, 2013
Ricky E. Hopkins, 56, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday,
October 30, 2013 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, in Bluefield, WV. Born
January 13, 1957 in Gilbert, WV, he was the son of the late Elliott Hopkins and
Daisy Mullins Hopkins. He was a self-employed contractor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by half-sister
Debbie Belcher.
He will be sadly missed by son Ricky Hopkins of Bluefield, WV; stepson Steven Blankenship; daughter Vanessa Hopson and husband Shane of Roderfield, WV;
former wife and mother of his children Carnetta Hopkins; granddaughter Chelsea
Hopkins; brother Wendell Hopkins of Princeton, WV; half-brother Richard Smith
of Gilbert, WV; two sisters, Mary Farley of Richmond, VA and Barbara Roman of
Martinsburg, WV.
In keeping with his wishes, he was cremated. A memorial service for
Ricky will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the home of son Ricky
Hopkins, 3914 Airport Road, Bluefield, WV at 2:00 p.m.
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+2013, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 20, 2013
Lorraine "Frisky" Hallis, 76, of Bluefield, West Virginia
passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 after a long illness. Lorraine was
born on February 08, 1937 in Goodwill, West Virginia to the late William Howard
Toler and Lucy Bell Blankenship
Toler. She had been a resident
of Bluefield for most of her life, a graduate of Northfork High School, and was
of the Christian faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Andrew Hallis, three brothers, Kermel Toler, Willard (Bill) Toler and Clifford
Toler; two sisters, Edith Yates and Mildred (Midge) Sperry.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cindy (Hallis)
Hedrick and Frank Hallis; daughter-in-law, Michele Hallis; grandchildren,
Shaun, Brigitte, and Drew Hallis of Virginia Beach, Tim Hedrick of Bluefield,
Shawn and Sarah (Hedrick) Redman of Daniels; and great-grandson, Braylon
Redman.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 1:00
p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, West Virginia with Minister
Tony Reed officiating the service. Burial will follow
at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia where family will be
serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, North Fork District, McDowell
Co., WV,
Toler, Howard W. 40, M, WV, Head,
Toler, Lucy 38, F, WV, Wife, [1902]
Toler, Edith 19, F, WV, Dau,
Toler, Kermel 17, M, WV, Son,
Toler, Mildred 14, F, WV, Dau,
Toler, Billy 12, M, WV, Son,
Toler, Loraine 03, F, WV, Dau,
Toler, Cliford 02, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7ZM-3J5
2013, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 31, 2013
Joyce Gay Phelps was born on February 08, 1961 in Bluefield, WV to
the late Steve and Edna Tessa. She was a lifelong resident of Bluefield, WV and
was of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren who
were the light of her eye.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister
Francis May Tessa.
She was the wife of Husband: Danny Phelps of the Home; She was the
mother of Sons: Danny Phelps, Jr. and wife Melissa of Brushfork, WV,
Christopher Phelps of the home; She was a loving grandmother to Hannah, Nathan,
Nicholas and Hunter Phelps.
Survivors also include: Brothers: Jr. Tessa of Bluefield, West
Virginia, Joe Tessa and wife Joann of Tennessee, Bill Tessa and wife Teresa of
Bluefield, West Virginia, Michael Tessa and wife Minnie of Bluefield, West
Virginia, Dale Tessa and Debbie of Bluefield, West Virginia and David Tessa and
wife Lisa of Maybeury, West Virginia' Sisters:
Drema Tessa of Bluefield, West Virginia, Karen and husband David Thompson of
Bluefield, West Virginia, Cindy and husband Jerry Ritchie of Bluefield, West
Virginia, Sherri and husband Mike Blankenship of Bluefield, West Virginia, Teresa and Rocky Dillon of Bluefield,
West Virginia; Daughter in Law and friend: Krystal Phelps of Princeton, WV; and
a host of nieces and nephews
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 02, 2014 at
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. where Rev. David Kirby will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn
Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia where brothers and nephews will be
serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bluewell, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - December 3, 2012
Pansy Louise Sizemore Marshall, age 79, of Bluewell, W.Va., went to
be with the Lord Saturday morning, December 1, 2012 at the Bower Hospices
House, Beckley, W.Va. Born February 4, 1933 in Wyoming County, W.Va., she was
the daughter of the late Frank and Emily Allen Sizemore Knuckles.
She was of Catholic faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a wonderful homemaker. She
had worked at Cathedral Nursing Home in Philadelphia, Pa., Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, W.Va., and McDowell County Rehabilitation Care Center, Gary
W.Va.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her late
husband, Matt Marshall; one daughter, Peggy Lynn Marshall; one grandson,
Charles Dewayne Marshall; one great-grandson,
Kane Blankenship; and a daughter-in-law, Carole Marshall.
Her survivors include three sons, Donald Marshall (Kim) of
Lexington, N.C., Charles Marshall of Pageton, W.Va., Mark Marshall of the home;
two daughters, Cassandra Marshall of Bluewell, W.Va., Tyna Emily Marshall of
Millwood, W.Va. She had eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren;
seven sisters, Gladys Hurt of Pageton, W.Va., Betty McKaughn of Millwood,
W.Va., Mary Buckner (Gene), Elizabeth Sexton (Robert), Barbara Lambert (Arba),
Linda Hess (Bill), Sylvia Perry (Everett) all of Bluewell, W.Va.; three
brothers, John Sizemore (Jetta) of Fall Mills, Va., Mack Knuckles and Troy
Knuckles of Bluewell, W.Va.; a host of family, friends and loved ones. She will
be sadly missed by all.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at
1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Rev.
Kenneth Abram officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in
Bluewell where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Bluewell, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 21, 2013
Mildred Pauline Kennedy Dale; Born on December 24, 1932 in Iaeger,
she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Marie Blankenship Kennedy. She had lived in Bluewell since 1989 and
was of the Church of God faith. She was a former employee of the G. C. Murphy
Dept. Store in Welch.
Survivors include: husband: Billy G. Dale, of the home; two sons:
William S. Green, of Falls Mills, VA; Danny Lee Green, of Salem, VA; two
daughters: Patricia Reed, of Bluefield. Mary Frances Green-Tinney, of Columbus,
OH; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother: Bill Kennedy, of
Statesville, NC; two sisters: Linda Jean Lowe, of Chilhowie, VA, Chloe
Washburn, of Deland, FL; nephew: Roger Kennedy, of Deland, FL.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at
1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. James Davidson
officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Bramwell, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - August 19, 2013
Katharine Hewitt Barringer of Bramwell
was born August 2, 1916, and died August 17, 2013, at age 97.
She was the mother of two children:
Katharine Barringer Dean of Gladys, Va., and John William (Jay) Barringer of
Bluefield. Katharine was devoted to the Town of Bramwell, where she was born
and raised. She was a 1933 graduate of Bramwell High School and a graduate of
Marshall. Later she taught for many years at Bramwell High School, teaching
English and Math and serving as an advisor to the senior classes. Wherever she
went, she almost always ran into a former student who seemed delighted to see
her again. After her retirement, she served as the Town Clerk of Bramwell.
Her grandparents, John Davis Hewitt and
Katharine Reedy Hewitt, were Bramwell pioneers - John Hewitt was the Town's
first Mayor in 1888. Her father was a member of the Bramwell Town Council, and
Katharine was the first woman elected to the Town's government as a Council
member in the 1960's. She served for various terms into her 90's. Her son Jay
has served as the Town Attorney for 35 years. She was active in the Bramwell
Garden Club Tours, sharing childhood memories of the "glory days"
when coal was booming, trains were running, and millionaires were spending.
For many years she was a member of Delta
Kappa Gamma (retired teachers), Bramwell Bridge Club, and Bramwell Garden Club,
as well as a faithful member of the Bramwell Presbyterian Church. She was a
volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital in Bluefield in the 1980's and 1990's. Her
hobbies included her flower gardens and sports. She was an avid fan of Bramwell
High School basketball, Virginia Tech basketball (where she attended games up
to age 95), and Atlanta Braves baseball.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Susan Wheeler Hewitt and John Davis Hewitt, Jr., and a brother John Davis
Hewitt III (Jack).
She is survived by her daughter Kit and
son-in-law Robert M. Dean III, her son Jay and daughter-in-law Teresa Blankenship
Barringer; four grandchildren to whom she was known as Granny B: Robert M. Dean IV
and wife Megan Dean of Falls Church, Va., Katharine Deacon and husband Jeff
Deacon of Concord, New Hampshire, William B. Dean and wife Christine Dean of
Minneapolis, Minn., and Susan E. Dean of Chester, Maryland; and four great
grandchildren: Heather Deacon, Julie Deacon, Jake Dean and Charlie Dean; and a
nephew, John Davis Hewitt, IV, and two nieces, Anne Hewitt and Jodie Barringer.
Ninety-seven years is a wonderfully long time, and Granny B enjoyed them all.
Her many friends and especially her family will miss her.
Funeral services will be conducted on
Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Bramwell Presbyterian Church. Burial
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton where
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Elgood, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x684078545/Dennis-Cowboy-Wayne-Blankenship
Dennis “Cowboy” Wayne Blankenship, 52, of Southern Hollow in Elgood, died Thursday, March 29, 2012
at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke,
Va. Born May 9, 1959 in Princeton; he was the son of the late Milburn “Joe” Hoge
Blankenship and Frances Evelyn Smith Blankenship. Cowboy was a custodian at Concord
University in Athens and a retired masonry worker. He had been a lifelong
resident of the Elgood area.
Survivors include his wife
and friend, Terry Dunn
Blankenship of Pettrey; one son, Jesse Wayne Blankenship and wife, Savannah of Pettrey; two grandchildren, Emma
Renae Blankenship and Elijah Blankenship, both of Pettrey; one brother, Milburn
Blankenship and wife, Barbara
of Princeton; and two sisters, Connie Brady of Princeton and Ciana White of Christiansburg,
Va.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March
31, 2012 at the G. E. Davis Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale.
Burial will follow at the Elgood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be “Big
Mark” Miller, “Jim Bob” Bowles, Eddie Farley, Alvin Hager II, Hobbit Pettrey,
Mark Belcher, David Brunk, and Gary Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lake Shawnee, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 4, 2013
Irene "Teenie" Lusk, 88, of Lake Shawnee, died Thursday,
May 2, 2013, at Princeton Community
Hospital. Born May 20, 1924 at Rhodell she was the daughter of the late George Blankenship and Victoria Graham Blankenship Hensley. Mrs. Lusk was a homemaker and attended
Sweet Home Baptist Church in Princeton. She enjoyed canning, crocheting and
quilting. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Roy Kermit Lusk in 2011; one son, Otis Rehm Sr.; one daughter, Sharon Snuffer;
three sisters, Gracie, Letha and Etta; five brothers, Fred, Carl, Willard,
Herbert and George and one grandson.
Survivors include one daughter, Kyla Pacitto of South Daytona,
Fla.; one step-son, Roy T. Lusk and wife Pat of Conway, S.C.; one
step-daughter, Linda Faye Mullens and husband Randall of Beckley;
daughter-in-law, Melody Rehm of Kegley; two sisters-in-law, Willa
Mae Blankenship Haynes of
Lashmeet and Juanita
Blankenship Culler of Princeton; grandchildren, Bob, Roby, Vickey, Fred, Gracie, Desi
and Otis Jr.; step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, step-great grandchildren
and step-great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013
at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton, with Pastors Thurmond Belcher and Kevin Belcher officiating.
Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lashmeet, Mercer Co., WV, Death
Published in Roanoke Times on January 2, 2012
Franklin Blankenship,
63 of Lashmeet, W. Va. passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service in
Narrows.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lashmeet, Mercer Co., WV, Funeral
Published in Roanoke Times on January 4, 2012
Franklin McKinley Blankenship, 63, of Lashmeet, W.Va., formerly of Narrows, passed away Sunday,
January 1, 2012.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in
the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lashmeet, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://hosting-22456.tributes.com/show/franklin-mckinley-blankenship-93047472
Franklin McKinley Blankenship, 63 of Lashmeet, West Virginia, formerly of Narrows passed away
Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. He was born in
Narrows on January 11th, 1948 and was the son of Helen Fleeman Blankenship and the late Elmer
(Buster) Blankenship.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a
grandmother who raised him, Cindy Fleeman; and sister, Gaynell Montgomery. A United States Army veteran, he was a former
employee of Eastern Associated Coal Company in Herndon, West Virginia. An avid
hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed yard work and small construction
projects. A loving son, father, grandfather, and brother, he will be deeply
missed by his family and all who knew him.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Helen
Fleeman Blankenship of
Bluefield, West Virginia; a son, Nicky Blankenship and wife Teshea of Pipestem; a daughter, Deborah Staton and husband Greg of Rock; eleven grandchildren; a sister, Juanita
Shrader and husband Gary of Narrows; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many
special friends, including a very special friend, Lowell Sanders of Lashmeet.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 2 PM
in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Burial will follow in
Fairview Cemetery in Narrows with graveside rites conducted by VFW Post #6000
of Narrows, American Legion Posts #68 of Narrows, #311 of Pembroke and #145 of
Peterstown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lashmeet, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - August 12, 2013
Robert Lee (Bobby) Hill, 67, of Lashmeet,
died Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Bluefield. Born November 12, 1945 at
Falls Mills, VA, he was the son of the late Clarence Hill and Mary Marie Rose.
Mr. Hill worked in auto body repair and
painting. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Edward and Lottie Hill.
His friends knew him as "Bondo," because he worked in auto bodywork
for so long.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one son, Brian Skeens; and an uncle, Clark Hill.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Harry
and his wife Melissa of Lashmeet, with whom he lived for the past 11 years and
Terry Skeens and his wife Betty of Spanishburg; one daughter, Tammy Blankenship of Montcalm; two
aunts, Jean Hill of Falls Mills, VA and Kathleen Henderson of Tennessee; his grandchildren,
whom he loved and enjoyed watching grow, Joseph and Coty Hall, Robert, Destiny
and Alena Harry and Michael Blankenship all of Lashmeet and Rebecca and Amanda Skeens of Princeton; five
great-grandchildren; and lifelong friends, Roger Burnopp of Brushfork and
Johnny Rose of Bluewell.
Honoring Bobby's wishes, the body has
been cremated. There will be no services at the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lerona, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 18, 2012
Ruby H. Law, 79, of Pine Grove Road, Lerona, passed away early
Wednesday morning, Oct. 17, 2012 at the Phillips Care Home at Lerona. Born Oct.
20, 1932 at Pipestem she was the daughter of the late William Marlin Hill and
Naomi Ethel Bower Hill. While her health permitted, Ruby was a very faithful
member of the Cook's Chapel Baptist Church at Pipestem. Ruby had worked 10
years for Maidenform, Inc. in Princeton. She was a loving wife, sister and
aunt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
beloved husband, Ellis Law; and her siblings, Nona Meadows, Bertha Shanks,
Wavie Pack, Luther S. Hill, Herbert P. Hill, William Hill, Jr. and Cleveland
Hill.
Ruby is survived by one sister,
Geneva Blankenship of Narrows, Va.; brother-in-law, Burnice
Meadows of Lerona, W.Va.; and a host of nieces and nephews; also, her extended
family, Beverly Phillips and her staff at the Phillips Care, Lerona, W.Va.
On Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. we will celebrate the life
of Ruby from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory Funeral
Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Dallas Peyton Jr.
officiating. Burial will follow in the Hill Family Cemetery at Pipestem State
Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lerona, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 23, 2013
Carolyn Ann Justice, 65, of Lerona, went to be with her Lord and
Savior on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at her residence. She was "Mom"
to many and a "friend" to all. She adored her family. Born May 17,
1947 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late William Bailey and Elsie Blankenship Bailey. She was a graduate of Welch High School
and had been a resident of Lerona for the past eight years moving here from
Bluefield. Carolyn was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended
Athens Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for family and
friends.
In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold David Justice.
Survivors include three daughters, Lori Coffey and husband Lee of
Bluefield, Cynthia Eanes of Welch, and Misty Martin and husband Jeff of Athens;
two sons, Timothy Justice of Charleston, W.Va. and Ron Justice and wife Angie
of Princeton; seventeen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one
brother, Billy "Boulder" Bailey of Lerona.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January
24, 2013 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton
with the Rev. Larry Roberts and the Rev. Charles Drake officiating. Burial will
follow at Woodlawn Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Grandsons and friends will serve
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lerona, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://memorialfd.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1132526
Billy Conn “Boulder” Bailey, 64, of Fairway Drive, Lerona, died
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at his home in Lerona. Born February 16, 1949, in
Welch, he was the son of the late Elsie Marie Blankenship Bailey and William Bailey.
Boulder was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving with the U.S.
Army; he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service
Medal. He was a former coal miner having worked for A. T. Massey Corporation.
Boulder loved his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving
sister, Carolyn Ann Bailey Justice, brother in law, Harold Justice and Uncle, Noah Blankenship.
He will be lovingly remembered by his three children; Billy C.
Bailey Jr. & wife Lynn of Leasburg NC, Richard C. Bailey & wife Laura
of Radford VA, and daughter, Lisa Lynn Bailey French &companion Eric
Pastrana of Fairlawn VA. 10 loving grandchildren; Billy Bailey III, Michael Bailey,
Jake Smith, Allen Rosenshein, Richard C. Bailey Jr., Nicole French, Michaela
French, Kendra French, Damian Tiller and Malachi French. The
mother of his children, Linda Bailey Williams.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, October 21, 2013 from
the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in
Princeton with Pastor Charles Drake officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn
Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Jeff Martin, Eric
Pastrana, John Mays, Allen Moore, William Johnson, Richard Bailey, Billy Bailey
and Larry Sawyers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Montcalm, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 17, 2013
Maynard Basil Dillow, age 84, of Tabernacle Hill Road, Montcalm,
went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at his home. Born on March
16, 1928 in Montcalm, he was a son of the late John C. and Laura Mae Perkins
Dillow. He had lived in Montcalm since 1980 and was a skilled heavy equipment
operator. He was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Lodge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters
and brothers, Elmer and Delmer Dillow, Virginia Pizzini, Howard Dillow, Coy
Dillow, Thelma Pizzini, Joe Dillow, Roy Lee Dillow and Charles Dillow.
Survivors include his wife, June Dillow of Tabernacle Hill Road,
Montcalm; sons, Maynard B. Dillow Jr. and wife Susan of Margate, Fla., Keith A.
Dillow and wife Kimberly of Baltimore, Md., Harry M. Dillow and wife Carol of
Montcalm; daughter, Jennifer L. Dillow of Montcalm; sister, Shirley
Blankenship and husband Buford of
Lexington, NC.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Candice Spang and
husband Jason and daughters Madison and Mackenzie of Florida; Deborah Dupont
and husband Brent and daughter Brennah of Florida; Keith A. Dillow Jr. and wife
Lisa and children Brandon, Taylor and Bradley of Maryland; Denise Bachman and husband
Derrick and son Derrick Jr. of Maryland; Johathan Dillow of Maryland; and Harry
M. Dillow Jr. of Montcalm.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. at
the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. James Milam officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 10, 2012
Mary L. Bilbee, 76, of Princeton, W.Va., passed away Monday,
January 9, 2012 at the Bower's Hospice House in Beckley, [Raleigh Co.] W.Va. Born April 11, 1935 in Welch, W.Va. to Walter
and Anne (Welch) Cooper, she was a 1953 graduate of Welch High School. She was
formerly employed with Murphy's Carpet Mart and worked as a home health aide
for the Mercer County Commission on Aging. She was of the Methodist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband,
Joseph H. Bilbee; one brother, Robert Walter Cooper; and two sisters, Elizabeth
Murphy and Lois Elrod.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters,
Rhonda Cianchetti and husband Bob of Chesterfield, N. J. and Mary Blankenship of Roanoke, Va.: sister, Polly Jones and
husband Herbert of Havre-de-Grace, Md.; also, grandchildren, Christopher Bailey, Robert Cianchetti and wife
Heather, Jaclyn Cianchetti, Wesley
Blankenship and wife Delta, Jordan Blankenship ; and great-grandchildren,
Preston Donald Shrewsbury and Taylor
Mae Blankenship.
Graveside services for Mary will be held on Thursday, January 12,
2012 at 12:30 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 450 Courthouse Road,
Princeton, W.Va. with Charles Truckenmiller officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 11, 2012
Billy Joe Lusk, 58, of Berkley Street in Princeton, died Tuesday,
January 10, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 1, 1953 in
Bluefield, he was the son of the late Beady Lusk and Cora White Lusk.
Billy Joe was a graduate of Park Central High School in Bluefield
and had been a resident of the Princeton area most of his life. He was a
retired crane operator with the Dean Company in Princeton with thirty-six years
service. He was of the Church of God faith. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his biological mother, Gilsea Sloane and his stepfather,
Russell Sloane.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Diana Nelson Lusk
of Princeton; one daughter, Samantha Kay Blankenship of Atkins, Va.; two grandsons, D. J.
Blankenship and Justin Blankenship ; four brothers, Lloyd Sloane and wife Pat
of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Larry Sloane and wife Collette of Downers Grove, Ill.,
Danny Sloane and wife Donna of Lashmeet, W.Va., and Marvin Sloane and wife
Barbara of Maryland; five sisters, Verlene Prestandrea and husband Reedy, Diana
Neal, Lisa Blackburn and husband Scott, all of Princeton, Thelma Billings and
Lillian Lusk, both of Lashmeet, W.Va.; and special close friend, Paul Daniel
Asbury.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January
13, 2012 at the G.E. Davis Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale with
Pastor Danny Sloane officiating. Burial will follow at the Elgood Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be D. J. Blankenship, Justin Blankenship,
David Blankenship, Scott Blackburn, Jason Brown and Weldon
Archambault.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 22, 2012
Christine June "Tina" Whitt, 55, of Gott Street, Princeton, died late Wednesday
evening, March 21, 2012 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley [Raleigh Co., WV]. Born August 14, 1956, in Hinton, she was
the daughter of Shelby Campbell
Blankenship Fox of Princeton
and the late Bennie Blankenship. Tina was a disabled pipe layer for
Veciello-Grogan Construction Company in Beckley. Tina was devoted to her
family; she loved people and enjoyed life.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Shelby and Danny Fox
of Princeton; her husband of 21 years, Carlos Wayne Whitt of Princeton; her
only child, Donna Jean Watts; two grandchildren, L. J. Johnson and Bennie Tyler
Johnson; her two faithful companions, her dogs, Bella Rose and Nana.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012
from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens
Road in Princeton. Burial will follow in the Cales Family Cemetery on Chestnut
Mountain near Hinton. Her family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Death
Princeton Times (WV) - April 23, 2012
Howard Blankenship,
58, of Princeton, died Sunday, April 22, at his home.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell was in charge of the
arrangements
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x296817084/Howard-Blankenship-Jr
Howard Blankenship Jr., 58, of Princeton, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at
his residence in Pine Hill Mobile Home Park at Green Valley. Howard was born April 18, 1954, in Welch, W.Va., a son of the late Howard and Evia Roberts
Blankenship. He was a coal
truck driver and was of the Old Regular Baptist Faith. He enjoyed spending time
with his family and loved to hunt.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Dewayne Blankenship; a niece, Carol Bailey; and two great-nieces, Crystal Hunt and
Drema Bailey.
Survivors include a son,
Jamie Blankenship of Princeton, W.Va.; a daughter, Francis Testerman of North Carolina; a sister, Testie Cline, and brother-in-law, Rex Cline, both
of Princeton, W.Va.; three nephews, Steve Bailey of Princeton, W.Va., Robert
Bailey of Bluefield, W.Va., and Larry Bailey of Lenoir, N.C.; two nieces,
Sheila Long of Iaeger, W.Va., and Tori Lynn Manning of Fort Wayne, Ind.; three
great-nieces, Christina Hunt of Iaeger, W.Va., Serena Bailey of Mohawk, W.Va.,
and Scarlett Carter of Bluefield, W.Va.; a great-nephew, Christopher Bailey of
Princeton, W.Va.; and a host of family and friends. Howard will be forever
loved and missed.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 12
noon with Elder Kermit Lester and Elder John R. Justice officiating at the
Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial
Cemetery at Roderfield, W.Va. L.J. Koger, Teddy Long, Chris Roberts, and Kevin
Roberts will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://memorialfd.funeralplan2.com/obituaries.aspx
Rita Deen Blankenship, 45 of Deerfield Lane, Princeton died Monday, May 28, 2012 at her
home. Born March 30, 1967 in Bluefield, WV she was the daughter of the late
William James Buchanan, Sr. and Trina Riggs. She was a loving Wife, Mother and
Grandmother and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, William James Buchanan, Jr. and her mother-in-law, Frances
Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband
of 20 years, Terry M.
Blankenship; Two children, Matthew Skeens and Heather Blankenship both of Princeton; One Grandchild, Jason
Cameron Wayne DeHart; One Sister, Sharon Ann Buchanan of Princeton; Special Cousin,
Lynn Beavers of Bluefield; Nieces and Nephews, Cory, Michelle, Haley, Michael
and Dean Beckner and Her Father-in-law,
R. C. Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, June 1, 2012 from the
Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in
Princeton with Pastor Ronnie Kennett officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Servings as Pallbearers will be Dean,
Cory and Michael Beckner, Lawrence Beavers, Jr., Ronald Skeens and Stacey Cole.
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http://nh.tributes.com/show/Freddie-R.-Blankenship-94038702
Freddie R. Blankenship, 72, of the Old Oakvale Road, died Monday evening, June 25, 2012
at the Carolinas Specialty Hospital in Charlotte
[Mecklenburg Co.] NC. Born February 3, 1940, at Giatto, he was the son of the late William M. Blankenship and Faye G. Lambert Blankenship.
For many years, Freddie worked for Eastern Gas & Coal at
Keystone # 1 mines and was a retired truck driver for the West Virginia
Department of Highways with 15 years of service. Freddie
loved spending time at his family cabin in Monroe County, he enjoyed the great
outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and gardening. Freddie was devoted husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death two siblings; Opal Ball, & Randolph
Blankenship.
Freddie will be
sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 50 years, Gypsie
Shumaker Blankenship. Two daughters, Mitzi Carol Blankenship O'Dell of Mooresville NC, Tammie Rae Blankenship Snyder &
husband Allen of Kannapolis NC. The keys that held his heart,
his two grandchildren, Jason Keith O'Dell & Jodi Lynn O'Dell. One brother, Harold "Ted" Blankenship of Princeton.
And his three devoted four legged friends, Buster, Buddy & Tater.
The family will honor Freddie's request, a graveside service will
be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in
Princeton with Pastor Jim Simmons officiating. Family & friends will serve
as pallbearers.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 25, 2012
Terri Jean Aniel, 48, of 105 Oliver Avenue in Princeton, died
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born
Dec. 20, 1963 in Princeton. She was the daughter of the late Arnold
Aniel and Katherine Lee Wirtz Blankenship.
Terri was a graduate of Princeton High School and was a former
sawmill employee. She attended "The Bridge" Ministry in Princeton.
Survivors include her companion of 22 years, Larry M. "Buster"
McManaway of Princeton; one son, Daron Aniel of Princeton; one grandson, Jacoda
Aniel; one sister, April Clyburn of Matoaka; two nephews, Chris Clyburn and
James Giberson; one niece, Chelsey Giberson; and special friend and caregiver,
Carol Jean Williams of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept.
27, 2012, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton
with Pastor Eddie Day officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Park Cemetery
in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at
the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Thursday. Online
condolences may be sent by visiting www.seaverfuneralservice.com. Seaver
Funeral Home in Princeton is serving the Aniel family.
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+2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1241980183/Hillery-Howe-Blankenship
Hillery Howe Blankenship, 88, of City View Heights, Princeton, died peacefully Wednesday
evening, Sept. 26, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Nov. 28, 1923, at
Kegley, he was the son of the late William Henry Blankenship and Mossie McPherson Blankenship.
Howe was a veteran
of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy, being discharged in December 1945
as a Seaman First Class. Howe had worked in the coal industry for more than 40
years and was a member of the UMWA. He was a member of the Calvary Church in
Bluefield. Howe had worked hard all of his life. He loved his Lord, his family
and his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of over 50 years, Addie Alice Lilly Blankenship; two sons, Danny Ray Blankenship and David Wayne
Blankenship; two grandsons, Austin Cheyenne Blankenship and
Rodney D. Hayes Jr. Howe was the
youngest of eight children, five of which had preceded him in death, Cecil, Roscoe and Kelly Blankenship, Sadie Sheets and Elizabeth
Yost.
He will be lovingly remembered by his second wife, Rowena Wyatt
Blankenship; his daughter, Brenda Hayes and husband, Rodney of Greensboro N.C.; stepchildren, Delmar
Wyatt, Glenna Garlick and Albert Wyatt; grandchildren,
Michele Edmundson, Aaron Corey
Blankenship, Amber Keeney; two
great-grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Edmundson; two siblings, Lettie Sneed and Gertie Blevins, both of Princeton; his extended
family who loved and cared for him daily, Helen, Brian, Ricky, Albert and
Tracy; a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012
from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens
Road in Princeton with Pastor Danny Gunnoe officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
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http://seaverfuneralservice.com/book-of-memories/1365458/Blankenship-Mildred/obituary.php
Mildred Jean Blankenship, 87, a former resident of The Havens and Morningside Drive in
Princeton, passed away on October 7, 2012, at Princeton Community Hospital.
Born November 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John Andrew Parsons
and Lottie Pearl Starr Parsons.
She was a member of Senior Friends and attended activities at the
Senior Center and Red Hat Society in Princeton. She was a member of Johnston
Chapel Baptist Church and attended Fairview Christian Community Church in
Princeton. Mildred had been a resident of Princeton since 1977 moving here from
Iaeger.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hassel Richmond Blankenship; two brothers, John “Snook” Parsons, and Ernest Parsons;
three sisters, Thelma Dorton, Mabel Blevins Mitchell, and Helen Crouse; and her
son-in-law, Sid Wheeler.
Survivors include her daughter,
Barbara Sue Wheeler of Princeton; granddaughter,
Suzanna Wheeler of Ashville, NC; several nieces and nephews; and special
friends, Becky and Meredith Via of Roanoke, VA, Polly Vance of Iaeger, with
whom she traveled extensively; and Francis Smith of Athens, who was a special
encourager and friend.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday,
October 10, 2012, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Ten Commandments, in Princeton.
The service will be conducted by the Reverend Larry Dyer of Fairview Christian
Community Church, whom Mildred loved devotedly.
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+2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - October 10, 2012
Harold June Blankenship, 66, of Princeton, died Monday, Oct. 8, at his residence.
Roselawn Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of the
arrangements.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 11, 2012
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x1200620888/Harold-June-Ted-Blankenship
Harold June “Ted” Blankenship, 66, of
Princeton, W.Va. passed away at his residence on October 8, 2012. He was born
on April 30, 1946 in Princeton, W.Va. He was the son of the late William
Blankenship and Faye (Lambert) Blankenship. Ted was retired President of T & S
Contractors. He was a member of the UMWA Construction workers and Pope and
Young Club.
In addition to his parents, he is
preceded in death by two brothers, Randy and Fred Blankenship; one sister,
Opal Ball.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife
of 47 years, Susan M. Blankenship of Princeton, W.Va.; one daughter, Susan E.
Blankenship of Princeton and one son, Harold “Scott” Blankenship and wife,
Samantha of Moneta, Va.; three grandchildren, Kayla Graham, Matthew
Blankenship and Hunter Blankenship; two great-grandchildren, Kali Smith and Marayah
Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Friday,
October 12, 2012 at 8 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend
Eddie Pettery officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of T & S
Contractors.
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Princeton Times (WV) - October 31, 2012
Patsy Gail Blankenship, 57, of Hill Street, Princeton, died suddenly Monday, October 29,
2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 12, 1955, in McDowell County,
she was the daughter of the late Charles Lynn McPeak and Gladys Mitchell
McPeak. Educated in McDowell County, she was a devoted wife, mother, sister and
homemaker. Patsy was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed working with her
flowers and was an avid doll collector.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,
Paris McPeak.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 32 years, Glen Dale Blankenship; her son,
Tim Blankenship and wife Rachel of Princeton; the love of
her heart, her grandson, Jack; siblings, Eddie McPeak and wife Kathy of
Chicago, Ill., Charles McPeak and wife Lavada of Man, Larry McPeak and wife
Janet of Chicago, Ill.; half-brother and sister, Dwayne and Teresa; her
extended family, Tana Flynn and Tim Blankenship;
and a very dear and special friend, Jenny Crowe.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday. November
2, 2012, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the
Athens Road in Princeton. Burial will follow in Elgood Cemetery at
Elgood. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
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The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 5, 2012
James Marvin Grose, 77, of 105 Garden Oaks in Princeton died
Saturday, November 3, 2012, at his residence. Born in Stevenson, WV, April 18,
1935, he was the son of the late Everette Grose and Ruby Blankenship Grose Milam.
He retired as the Chief Mine Inspector for Pocahontas Land
Corporation after 28 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Princeton. Marvin was a member of Princeton Elks Lodge #1459,
Princeton Moose Lodge #1521 and a regular with his morning breakfast group, the
"Ten Cent Millionaires." He never met a stranger and was an avid WVU
fan that dearly loved his family and friends and was loved by them in return.
He had been a resident of Princeton since 1952 moving here from Stevenson.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Kay Maynard Grose; two daughters,
Donna Maddox and Pam McCoy and husband Charlie, and one son, Jeff Grose and his
wife Tina all of Princeton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and
three brothers, Jack Grose and his wife Wanda, Gary Grose and his wife Beverly
all of Princeton and Cliff Milam and his wife Sandy of Florida.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Marvin will be conducted
11 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Princeton
with Dr. David Dockery and Pastor Archie Bowling officiating. Burial will
follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Grandsons will serve as
Pallbearers and members of the "Ten-Cent Millionaires" will be
Honorary Pallbearers.
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2012, Princeton,
Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 23, 2012
Margaret Elizabeth Cordle, 88, of Princeton, died Tuesday, November
20, 2012. Born April 16, 1924 at Crumpler, she was the daughter of the late
Daniel Slator Bell and Kizze May Billings Bell.
Mrs. Cordle was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed
reading and loved her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 72 years, Marvin James Cordle on March 14, 2012; an infant son,
Roger Dale Cordle; a granddaughter, Diana "Sunshine;" five brothers,
Garfield Bell, Andrew Bell, James R. Bell, John Bell and Robert Bell; and one sister, Flossie Blankenship .
Survivors include two sons, Michael Cordle of Princeton and Andy
Cordle and his wife Deborah of Princeton; two daughters, Marvis
"Cookie" Thornton of Hopewell, Va. and Tammy Tiller of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November
24, 2012 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral
Home in Princeton with the Rev. Michael Bennett officiating. Interment will
follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will
be Scotty Tiller, Jeremy Thompson, Randall Dickerson, Richard Croy, Glen Croy,
Marvin Thornton and Wayne Thornton.
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2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 24, 2012
Adena Bartfai, 64, of Brittany Drive, Princeton, passed away
Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 1, 1948,
in Gary, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl Haynes and
Rouvatie Basham. Mrs. Bartfai was a devoted wife, mother, sister and homemaker.
She truly enjoyed gardening and canning. Adena was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 46 years, Harry Andrew Bartfai; and brothers, Viron Haynes and
Lowell Haynes. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Jason and Michelle Bartfai, Dianna and Sammy
Blankenship , Andrew and Tammy
Bartfai, and Kenneth Martin; three grandchildren,
Tori Bartfai, Winter
Blankenship and Madison
Martin; siblings, Verelene Melvin, Zana Thompson, Dallas Haynes and wife, Arby;
sisters-in-law, Linda Haynes, Betty Haynes.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2012,
from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road
in Princeton with Pastor Kevin Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
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2012, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 25, 2012
Harold Ray Thompson Sr., 77, of Lomax Lane, Princeton, died Sunday,
December 23, 2012 at his residence. Born August 16, 1935, in Athens, W.Va., he
was the last surviving child of the late William "Bill" and Lillie
Brooks Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a former employee of the West Virginia
Department of Highway as maintenance. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by wife,
Delores Bailey Thompson; sister, Thelma "T. T." Hubbard;
and brothers, Jack Thompson, Alvin Thompson, Paul Thompson and Pete Thompson.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Rebecca Skeens
and husband, Billy of Princeton, Susan Piersall and companion, Kevin White of
Montcalm, Pamela Mustard and husband, Brian of Bluefield, and Junior Thompson
and wife, Susan of Princeton. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Amanda Thomas, Erica
Skeens, Destinee Thompson, Adrianna Thompson, Rayleigh Thompson, Heather
Mustard, Jessica Mustard, Zack Mustard, April Piersall Blankenship, Johnathon
Blankenship, Chris Thompson,
and Bryce Phillips; nine great-grandchildren, Trenten Braun, Jayden Thomas,
Brayden Baker, Talley Tabor, Isabella McBride, Jayla Harris, Alexa Mustard,
Cameron Mustard and Jordan Mustard; dear friends, Cindy Christian, Trudy
Puffenburger, and Joy Dratt; and special caregivers at Amedysis Hospice.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 1:00
p.m. in the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory with Pastors
Eddie Day and C. T. Lilly officiating. Interment to follow in
Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton. The pallbearers will be Scottie Farley,
Kevin White, Glenn Myers, Jetty Lawrence, Donald Lyons, and Brian Lane.
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+2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Virgie M. Bateman of Princeton, WV, formerly of McDowell County,
passed away from a sudden illness on Monday, January 14, 2013 in a Morgantown hospital [Monongalia
Co., WV]with her family by her side.
Born August 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Robert
Penley and Ebbie Blankenship
Penley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant
children and her husband, Vernon Bateman.
Left behind to cherish her memory are three daughters: Deborah Lowe
and husband Paul of Princeton, WV, Sharon Buttaci and husband Sal of Princeton,
WV, and Kim Valko of Hancock, MD; sisters Pinky Amos of Wilmington, DE and Sue
Katusich of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren Vickie Jones of Hopewell, VA,
Melissa Lipscomb of Princeton, WV, David Fisher of Lawrence, KS, Zachary Valko
of Charleston, SC and Kiersten Valko of Radford, VA; great-grandchildren Kayla
Lowe and Matthew Jones of Hopewell, VA, Ace and Sophia Lipscomb of Princeton,
WV, Olivia and Leanna Fisher of Downs, KS; and one great-great-grandson, Ryland
Lowe of Hopewell, VA. as well as many nieces, nephews
and close friends, both in McDowell County and at Princeton Towers where she
resided.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January
19, 2013 at Roselawn Funeral Home, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV. The
funeral service will be conducted by Brother Eugene Hazelwood immediately
following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery
in Hartwell, WV (MCDowell County) where Brother Bill Christian will have a
brief word. Friends and family will have the honor of serving as pallbearers.
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2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 8, 2013
James "J. C." Pendleton, 74, went home to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Princeton Health Care Center. He was a
former resident of the Princeton Towers having many friends there. Born August
4, 1938 in Elgood, he was the son of the late James Ellis Pendleton and Iva
Comer Pendleton.
J. C. was a former truck driver for Thomas Steel Company in
Princeton and had been a lifelong resident of the Princeton area. He was a very
active member of the New Zion Regular Baptist Church in Princeton and attended
church regularly. J.C. loved playing his guitar, singing, and attending musical
events. He will be missed by family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
James Alan Pendleton; and one infant sister, Lakie Pendleton.
Survivors include three daughters, Melinda Treolo and husband
David, Dreama Stovall and Tammy Birchum, all of Princeton; two sons, David
Pendleton and wife Katrina and Mark Pendleton and wife Linda, all of Princeton;
fourteen grandchildren, Miranda Goodman, Tina Thompson and husband Mark, Kristy
Hamilton and husband Josh, Dianna Gibson and husband Nathan, Steven Stovall,
Bethany Pendleton, James Alan Pendleton, Jr., David Allen Pendleton, Jr.,
Jessica Pendleton, Marcus Sage Pendleton, Joshua Pendleton, Reba Birchum,
Daniel Birchum, and Justin Birchum; nine great-grandchildren, Melanie, Sarah,
Aleya, Evan, Tyler, Allison, Haley, Isaiah, and Emma; lifelong friend and
Mother of his children, Amanda
Pendleton Blankenship; one
sister, Frances Wimmer and friend Howard Anderson, of Princeton; one brother,
Edwin "Leon" Pendleton and wife Patricia, of Kellysville; and his
extended family at Princeton Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9,
2013 at the New Zion Regular Baptist Church, Rt. 3, Princeton
with Pastor Roger Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at the New Zion
Cemetery, Rt. 3, Princeton. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
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+2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - April 12, 2013
Dennis Collins, 56, of Princeton died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at
Princeton Community Hospital. Born June 9, 1956 in Princeton he was the son of
the late Alfred Collins and Annetta
Blankenship Collins. He was a
self-employed roofer and carpenter.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister,
Elaine Midkiff.
Survivors include six stepchildren, Haley Lemons, Bobby Joe
Masters, Donavon Masters, Steven Hacker, David Hacker and Becky Warden and
husband Ronnie, all of Kegley; one step grandson, Cory Hacker of Kegley; one
brother, David Collins and wife Becky of Spanishburg and three sisters, Carol
Tooley of Bluewell, Patricia Ballard and husband Rusty of Peterstown and Aretta
Baker and husband Joe of Lake Bottom.
Honoring his request the body will be cremated following the
visitation.
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2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Dolores Ann Beavers, 69, of Princeton, WV, passed away Thursday,
April 18, 2013 at Bluefield Regional
Medical Center. Dolores was devoted to her children and companion and they were
all by her side at her passing. Born July 28, 1943 in Bluewell, WV, she was the
daughter of the late Clyde and Dulcie (Shrader) Riggs. She was a graduate of
Montcalm High School where she was voted "Miss Congeniality" during
her senior year. She was the former secretary for the Princeton Moose where she
was a member of Moose Heart. She was also a member of Maranatha Baptist Church
in Princeton, WV.
In addition to her parents, husband Lawrence Alec Beavers, Sr.,
four brothers and one special niece
– Rita Blankenship
preceded her in death.
Her memory will be forever cherished by sons Carl J. Beavers of
Princeton, WV; James A. Beavers and wife Jodi of Canton, OH;Timothy F. Beavers
and wife Anna of South Point, Oh; Lawrence A. Beavers, Jr. of Princeton, WV and
William H. Beavers and Kathy Hall of Davidson, NC. Daughters
D. Lynne Beavers Stanton of Hurricane Ridge and Gina E. Farris of Princeton,
WV. Companion Floyd Bennett of Princeton, WV; brothers James Riggs of
Cumberland, MD and Larry Riggs of Bluewell, WV. Her grandchildren, Jicole AM
Beavers, Jorree I. Beavers, Jennah D. Beavers, James A. Beavers, Jr., Kayla L.
Behrend, Timothy James Beavers and Falicia Ann Beavers will also miss their
grandmother very much. Special niece Sharon Carroll and special nephew Ricky
Riggs will miss her as well.
Funeral services for Dolores will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2013
at 2:30 P.M. in the Roselawn Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Larry Dyer
officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Her extended family of Richard Croy, Johnny Beckner, Timmy Meadows,
Anthony Parker, Billy Taylor, Rodney Hanson, Tim Bailey, David Gunter and Merrit Blankenship will have the honor of serving as pallbearers.
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2013, Princeton,
Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - May 8, 2013
Randolph "Randy" Blake Thompson Sr., 68, of Princeton,
went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Born December 17,
1944, in Pinoak, W.Va., he was the son of the late Fielder and Myrtle Bowden
Thompson.
Randy was a loving husband, dad, pop-paw, brother, uncle and
friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. Randy graduated
from Princeton High School in 1963, and was a retired coal miner with 30 years
of service. He was of the Baptist faith and he loved the outdoors and spending
time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son,
Michael; father-in-law, James Blankenship; brothers, Cramer, Ronald, Jeff, and
Michael Thompson, and sister, Linda Wilson.
He is survived by his loving and beautiful wife of 49 years, Carol
Blankenship Thompson; two
sons, Randy Thompson Jr. and his fiancé Casey Brown of Princeton and Kevin
Thompson and his wife Lynn also of Princeton; mother-in-law, Pauline
Blankenship of Princeton; four
grandchildren, Blake, Brooke, and Levi Thompson of North Carolina, and Taylor
Thompson of Princeton; step-granddaughter, Amaya Brown of Princeton; brother,
Steve Thompson of North Carolina, and sisters, Patti Atwood of Indiana, and
Judy Warden of North Carolina; sister-in-law,
Debbie Blankenship of Princeton; 26 nephews and nieces; best
buddies, Paul Grogan and Gary Carden; and his sidekick and pet
"Puddin".
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 10,
2013 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with Pastors Eric Porterfield and Ralph Calfee officiating. Interment
will follow at the Thompson Family Cemetery on the Double T Farm Road in
Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be friends and family.
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2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - June 14, 2013
Grover Franklin Woody of Princeton — Born May 21, 1933 at Montcalm
he was the son of the late Arthur M. Woody and Oka Hayter Woody. He was a
veteran of the U. S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was a 1959
graduate of Bluefield State College and taught school in Bramwell for 28 years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Earl F. Woody and Ernest W. Woody.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Anna Jo Ratliff Woody; two daughters, Dianna Linkous and husband
Nelson J. Linkous, II of Bluewell and Kimberly Blankenship
and husband Jack Blankenship of Hudson, NC.; four grandchildren, Miranda Linkous of Bluefield, Nelson J. Linkous, III
and wife Sara of Huntington, Sherri Blankenship of
Hudson, N.C. and Emma
Blankenship of Hudson, N.C.;
one brother, Theodore Woody of Richmond, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15,
2013 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with Pastor Ronald Booher officiating. Interment will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. Military honors will be conducted by the West Virginia National
Guard Honor Guard.
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2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - July 11, 2013
Thomas Lee Halsey of Princeton, was born December 4, 1928 at
Pineville, he was the son of the late Coy Halsey and Brookie Tilley Halsey.
Mr. Halsey was a 1947 graduate of Spanishburg High School. He
served in the U.S. Army for three years. He worked 35 years as a tipple
operator for Kitchekan Mines at Arista and was a member of the UMWA. After
retirement, he and his wife were babysitters for Chad and Jason McKinney. After
getting them to school age, their next blessing was meeting the Branson family,
with the greatest joy the last 25 years taking care of Sara, Jarrod and Nick.
He was a member of Princeton First Christian Church and a previous member for
45 years at First Christian Church in Matoaka, where he served as elder for
many years. He loved serving the Lord and his family. He enjoyed the many
family and friend dinner/get-togethers and spending time with his grandchildren
and following their sports, WVU football and basketball. He was a gentle, kind,
soft-spoken man who made an impact on so many family and friends with his
loving ways.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four
siblings, Den Halsey, Eldon Halsey, Leona Alvis and Garnet Crotty.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Cleo Farley Halsey; two
daughters, Deb Halsey-Hunter and her husband Geoff and Teresa Milam and her
husband John all of Princeton; one son, Tim Halsey and his wife Tammy of Salem,
VA; seven grandchildren, John Milam,
Jr. and his wife Tina of Wendell, NC, Melanie Blankenship
of Perry, GA, Codie Milam-Torres of Princeton, Ryn Wolford and her husband
Chris of Wytheville, VA, Sara Branson of Winston-Salem, NC, Jarrod Branson of
Princeton and Nick Branson of Princeton; two step-grandchildren, Krysten
Garlick and her husband Zack and Taylor White all of Roanoke, VA; three
great-grandchildren, Justin Milam, Danica Wolford, Gabryella Vera and
Alexandria Milam-Torres; and special friends, who were like family, Phil and
Cyndy Branson of Princeton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11,
2013 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with the Rev. Bill Pollack and the Rev. Craig Hammond officiating. A
graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Phil
Branson, Jarrod Branson, Nick Branson, Weldon McKinney, Kenneth Gillespie and
John Milam, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Foley, Dwight Miller and
Kenneth Reeves.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - July 24, 2013
William Clayton Akers; Born in Princeton on April 28, 1953 he was
the son of the late Rufus B. and Dorothy Geraldine Blankenship Akers. He previously served with the Salvation Army in Bluefield
helping with the Day Care Program. He enjoyed fishing, working on boats,
playing the guitar and spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren. Clayton was a veteran having served in the US Marine Corps and
he was a member the Salvation Army in Princeton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
brothers, Rufus Lee Akers, Jerry B. Akers and James Lloyd Fisher and one
sister, Christine Weiss.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Mary Hazelwood Akers; three
children, William C. Akers, Jr. of Princeton, Christopher Lee Akers and wife
Sarah of England and Alisha Gail Akers also of Princeton; seven grandchildren,
Tyler, Summer, Chloe, Brandon, Malaki, Emilee and Jersey; three sisters, Mary
Jane Farley and Margaret Akers both of Princeton and Trula Blue of Bluefield.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens
Road in Princeton with Capt. Jerry Lester officiating. Military honors will be
conducted by the US Marine Corps. The family will honor his wishes and he will
be cremated following the services on Friday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 8, 2013
James Wesley Champ was born December 27,
1957, in Princeton, to the late Peggy Jo Adams and James Edward Champ, Jr.
James was a brick mason before retiring.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a sister, Rita Otey Blankenship.
James is survived by his fiancée, Letha
Mills; Children, Heather Beane and husband James, Shane Champ and wife Ashley,
and Joshua Long and wife Lacey; Brothers, Johnny Champ, Stephen Champ and wife
Amanda, and Anthony Champ and wife Cheryl; Sisters, Ruby Wright and husband
David, and Susan Overbay; and One grandchild, Jidaya Beane.
A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, August 9, 2013 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial
Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton. The family will honor Mr. Champ's
wishes, his body will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 18, 2013
Ryan W. Blankenship, 17, of White
Oak Drive, Princeton died early Wednesday morning, August 14, 2013 at Princeton
Community Hospital. Born December 9, 1995, in Bluefield, he was the son of
Susan Renee Graham and Stephen Boyd Blankenship both of
Princeton. Ryan was a student at Princeton Senior High School as a Senior. Ryan loved music and spending time on the Internet.
Ryan was preceded in death by his
paternal grandfather, William Blankenship and maternal grandfather, Raymond
Graham along with his uncle, Thomas "Tom" Blankenship.
Survivors in
addition to his mother and father, siblings, Lacey Graham, Kayla Blankenship all of
Princeton; nephew, Kyler McFadden; paternal grandmother, Jeanette
Blankenship; maternal grandmother, Frances Wimmer; several aunts and uncles.
The family is honoring Ryan's request, he
will be cremated. There will be no services at the funeral home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - August 19, 2013
Thurman Morgan Nelson, 69, of New Hope Rd., Princeton died
Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born December 13,
1943 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Samuel Herman Nelson and Mary
Viola Hazelwood Nelson. Thurman was employed at West Virginia Pipeline in
Princeton as a pipefitter for thirty-seven years until illness forced him into
medical retirement. He had been a lifelong resident of the Princeton area.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five
brothers, Edward Dale Nelson, Samuel Eugene Nelson, Jackie Ray Nelson, James
Gilbert Nelson, and Herman Lee Nelson.
Survivors include his wife of forty-five years, Judy Irene Akers
Nelson of Princeton; two daughters, Tammy Taylor and fiancé Jimmy Berry, and
Catherine Nelson all of Princeton; one son, James Nelson of Princeton; four
grandchildren, Santana Taylor of Princeton, Morgan Nelson and wife Lindsey of
Fayette Co., WV, Jessica Cardwell of Princeton, and Kenneth Lee King of North
Carolina; six great-grandchildren; very special friend and ex-daughter-in-law,
Heather Taylor of Princeton; three sisters,
Helen Louise Blankenship and husband
Bill, Hilda Gay Archambault and husband Weldon
"Arch", and Diana Kay Lusk all of Princeton; two brothers, Thomas
Dale Nelson and wife Beverly , and Larry Day Nelson and wife Peggy all of
Princeton; and one half brother, James Lee Thomas of Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 20,
2013 at the G. E. Davis Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale with
Pastor Larry White officiating. Burial will follow at the Elgood Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be
Willard Akers, Morgan Nelson, Timmy Johnson, Jimmy Berry, D.J. Blankenship, and Sheldon Johnson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
http://memorialfd.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1082984
Tammy Lynn Johnson, 47, of Bane Avenue, Princeton, died Sunday
afternoon, September 1, 2013 at her home. Born February 16, 1966 in Princeton,
she was the daughter of Bob Manning and Margaret Wood Manning.
Tammy Lynn was a lifelong resident of Princeton and had been
employed by Taco Bell Corporation in Princeton for the past 11 years. She was a
member of Hatcher United Methodist Church on Greasy Ridge Road near Princeton.
Tammy Lynn was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Rose.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband James Gerald Johnson
of 10 years; her son, Brent Rose of Princeton, along with two siblings; Robert
Manning & Debbie Graham and a half
sister, Tina Blankenship.
A private gathering will be held on the family farm on Greasy Ridge
near Princeton with close friends and family this weekend. The family has
honored Tammy Lynn’s request, her body has been cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Princeton,
Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan Banner from September 20
to September 21, 2013
Terry Alan Doty Sr., 58, of Princeton, formerly of Man, went to be
with the Lord Wednesday, September 19, 2013, from CAMC Memorial Division at Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV], after a long illness. Born April 14, 1955,
at Logan, he was a son of the late Max Bing Doty Sr. and Mary Alice Brumfield
Harvey.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Sandra Smith Doty; his
step-father, Guy Harvey; one brother, Mark Timothy Doty, and one nephew, Bruce
"BJ" Luna Jr.
Terry was a disabled steel worker formerly employed with LTV Steel
at Elyria, Ohio. Devoted to his family, he loved spending time with his
children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Before his illness,
Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles. During the last few years, due to the
immobility brought on by his illness, he enjoyed watching television and
keeping up with his family and friends over the telephone. One hobby that
stayed with him in sickness or in health was his love of music and his ability
to play the piano and guitar.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Terry Alan
Doty Jr. and Trevor Paul Doty, both of Elyria, and Tana Lynn (Justin) Doty
Gargalianos of Lakewood, Ohio; five grandchildren, Rayanne Doty, Victoria Doty,
Paul Doty, Kristen Doty and Nikolas Gargalianos; two sisters, Darla (Kevin) Blankenship and Danita (Calvin) Vance, both of Princeton; two brothers,
Max (Amy) Doty Jr. of Princeton and Brent (Carrie) Doty of Narrows, Va.;
step-mother, Von Doty of Man; nieces
and nephews, Timothy Doty, Jennifer Luna (Matt) Basham, Kristina (Andrew)
Sheybani-Agdam, Tabitha
Blankenship, Andrea Blankenship, Jonathan Doty, Mitchell Doty and Payton
Doty; one great-niece, Jayden Doty; two great-nephews, Aaron Sheybani-Agdam and
Tyler Doty, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, September 22, at
Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home where funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. with
Rev. Bruce Brumfield officiating. He will be laid to rest Monday at Highland
Memory Gardens at Godby.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Princeton, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - September 27, 2013
Mark Robin Blankenship, 54, of
Princeton died Thursday, September 26, 2013 surrounded by his family at his
home. Born May 12, 1959 in Welch, he was the son of the late C. W. (Bob)
Blankenship and Loretta Waugh Blankenship. Mark was a general contractor. Mark loved the Lord,
he loved life and everyone around him.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Thomas
Blankenship ; two children, Amy Beth Phillips of North Carolina and Bobby Ray
Blankenship and wife Jennifer of North Carolina; two stepchildren, Rebecca Yurchick
and husband Chris of Fairmont and Ricky Meadows and wife Allison of Princeton;
five grandchildren, Marky, Braxton, Levi, London, and Jonah; three brothers,
Robert
Blankenship of Coal City, Michael Blankenship of Lakeland, Florida and Joey Blankenship and wife Johnnie
of Princeton; one sister, Lisa Blankenship of Jefferson
City, Tennessee and a very special uncle, who was like a father to him, Green Blankenship of Rocky Gap,
Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at
2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of
the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Interment will follow at Thomas
Cemetery at Matoaka. Pallbearers will be Jon Blankenship, Timmy Williams,
Greg Dean, Larry Tiller, Chris Yurchick and Micah Brewer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Princeton,
Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, (WV) September 28, 2013
Mark Robin Blankenship, 54, of Princeton died Thursday, September 26, 2013 surrounded by
his family at his home. Born May 12, 1959 in Welch, he was the son of the late C. W. (Bob) Blankenship and Loretta Waugh Blankenship.
Mark was a general contractor. Mark loved the Lord,
he loved life and everyone around him.
Survivors include his wife,
Deborah Thomas Blankenship; two children,
Amy Beth Phillips of North Carolina and Bobby Ray Blankenship and wife Jennifer of North Carolina; two
stepchildren, Rebecca Yurchick and husband Chris of Fairmont and Ricky Meadows
and wife Allison of Princeton; five grandchildren, Marky, Braxton, Levi,
London, and Jonah; three brothers, Robert Blankenship of Coal City, Michael Blankenship of Lakeland, Florida and Joey Blankenship and wife Johnnie of Princeton; one sister, Lisa Blankenship of Jefferson City, Tennessee and a very special uncle, who was like a father to him, Green Blankenship of Rocky Gap, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September
29, 2013 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral
Home in Princeton. Interment will follow at Thomas Cemetery at Matoaka. Pallbearers will be Jon Blankenship, Timmy Williams, Greg Dean, Larry Tiller,
Chris Yurchick and Micah Brewer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - December 6, 2013
Janet Bowen Ward, 66, of the Old Oakvale Road in Princeton, died
Friday morning, December 6, 2013 at her residence. Born August 20, 1947 in
Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Bowen and Rachel Blankenship Bowen.
She was a member of the Stinson United Methodist Church in
Princeton. Mrs. Ward was always full of life and enjoyed being around people.
She was a member of the CASE County Kickers in Princeton, where she made many
friends. Mrs. Ward was a member of the Princeton Moose Lodge #1521. She was a
devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Roger Lee Ward; and brothers, Perry, Earnest, Robert Dean and Norman.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tony Bowen of
Princeton, Rick Ward and wife Laura Bo of White Pine, TN, Sherry Lester of Mt.
Hope and David Ward and wife Stephanie of Winston-Salem, NC.; one brother,
Hershel Baker of Jolo; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a host
of nieces and nephews; caregiver, Amy Phillips of Hospice Compassus.
We will celebrate the life of Janet Bowen Ward on Sunday, December
8, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral
Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Devin Olachea officiating.
Graveside services will follow on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Her family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Princeton, Mercer Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://memorialfd.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1200152
Lucille “Granny” Clark, 81 of Princeton went to be with her Savior
on Sunday December 22, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Browns Creek, WV on October 6, 1932. She was the
daughter of the late Richard and Edith Bowling.
She was a member of Princeton Praise and Worship Center and was
lovingly known as the "Granny" of the church. She dedicated her life
to her Lord and her family. She has led many to the Lord in her lifetime and
she touched many lives. Her Christmas wish was to go home to spend Christmas
with her Lord and Savior.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband and soul mate Charles Albert Clark. One daughter,
Betty Sargent. Two brothers, Doug and Bill Bowling.
Sisters, Winnie May Evans, June Pippin, Ginny Belcher and Alberta Green.
Left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Donna Blankenship and husband
Timothy of Princeton; Goldie Wettland and husband
Judson of Dudley, MA and Linda Clark of Woester, MA. One Son,
Albert Wayne Clark and wife Doreen of Carver, MA. One Son-in-law, Darryl
Sargent of TN. One Sister Mary Belcher of Michigan; 18
grandchildren, 36 great grand children, and 6 great, great grandchildren.
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive and her extended family of
HealthSouth “especially Physical Therapist Earl” and Amanda Ellison with
Hospice Compassus.
Funeral Services for Lucille Clark will be conducted Tuesday,
December 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial
Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Cecil B. Shrader
and Pastor Johnny Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial
Park in Bluewell. Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Bolen, Douglas Remillard,
Todd Wimmer, Joshua Hurley, Ethan Donley, Danny Murphy and Robert Mellen.
Honorary pallbearers are Michael Blankenship, Billy Adams and all other grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Kirby Addition, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 27, 2013
Yvonne Carol Fry, 48, of the Kirby Addition, died early Friday
morning, October 25, 2013 at her friend's home. Born September 10, 1965 at
Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wayne Jayne and Bessie
Montgomery. Yvonne was a graduate of Matawan High School and had worked for the
Knowles family in their businesses. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Andrew Fry of Princeton. Two daughters, Natasha Montgomery and Andrea Paige Fry both of
Princeton. Her sister,
Nancy Blankenship of Bluewell. Her special friend and companion, David Wood of Princeton.
The family has honored her request, she has been cremated. On
Monday, October 28, 2013, a time of sharing and gathering will be held at
Freedom Hope Ministries, 1818 Jefferson Street, Bluefield from 6:00 PM until
8:00 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Rock, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - October 21, 2012
Roger A. Thorn, 64, of Cabin Branch Road, Rock (Lake Bottom), died
early Thursday morning, October 18, 2012 at his residence. Born April 28, 1948,
in Bluefield, he was the son of the late Bernard Cecil Thorn and Helen Louise Blankenship Thorn.
Roger worked in the coal industry for more than 20 years, having
retired from Eastern Fuel Company at Herndon and was a member of the UMWA. He
had also worked for several years with Floyd Asphalt & Paving Company.
Roger loved his family dearly, and enjoyed fishing, working in his garden and
was an avid NASCAR fan, rooting for Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. While his health
permitted, he attended Shawnee Baptist Church.
n addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Linda White Thorn, and a brother, Steven Thorn.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Angela
Farmer Thorn; two loving daughters, Stephanie Jones and husband Kenny of Pulaski,
Va., Melissa Wynn and husband Robert of Princeton; four grandchildren, Nathan
Sigmon and wife Jennifer, Meghan Sigmon, Melinda Sigmon, Justin Shrewsbury;
three great-grandchildren, Preston, Peyton and Paige Sigmon; his sister, Delva
Cooper and husband Danny of Lake Bottom; special niece, Angela Cooper and
special great-niece, Carmella Lane; four great-nephews, Donald, Sam, Nick and
Matthew Pendergrass.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012
from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens
Road in Princeton with Pastor Larry Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be David
Hurt, Michael Hurt, Andrew Taylor, Andy Farmer, Steven Barie and Gene Vest.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Rock, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Clarence Willard (Mac) McKinney, 81, of Rock, WV, passed away
February 3, 2013 at his residence. Born June 23, 1931, in Wyoming County, WV,
he was the son of the late Opie and Vercie (Sink) McKinney.
Mac retired in 1993 from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 42 years
of service as a Carman. He loved to go deer hunting when he was younger and he
enjoyed hunting with his son Doug and grandson Jamie. Later in life, he loved
to visit the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina. He loved being
visited by his children and grandchildren and his youngest
great-great-grandson, Brentlee.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife
– JoAnn Hardin McKinney, a daughter, Shirley McKinney Whitt, grandson, Donald
Nicholson and two sisters – Christine McKinney Preston and Gay McKinney
Shrewsbury.
Left to cherish his memory is wife Norma Hall McKinney; sons, Opie
S. McKinney of Bluefield, VA and Douglas McKinney and wife Tammy of Princeton,
WV. Daughters Patricia McKinney of Princeton, WV and Leslie Darlene McKinney of
Watertown, MA; one brother, Charles McKinney and wife Nancy of Silver City, New
Mexico and one sister, Verleen Raye of Bud, WV. Three grandchildren who he raised – James W. Whitt and wife Terri of
Princeton, WV, Shawna
Blankenship Whitt of
Princeton, WV and Ronja Whitt Kress and husband Kalvin of Port Charlotte, Fl. Also, grandchildren Ronald and Glen Nicholson and Misty McKinney.
Eleven great-grandchildren – Russell
and wife Erica Nicholson, Amanda, Curtis and B. J. Nicholson, Tyler and Bailey
Whitt, Justin, Maddie and Harlee Blankenship, and Hannah and Micah Kress. Four great-great
grandchildren – Serenity, Spencer and Logan Nicholson and Brentlee J. Blankenship. He is also survived by
stepson Kenneth Martin of Stafford, VA and stepdaughter Michele Martin (Andrew)
Ballard of Reedsville, WV and seven step-grandchildren – Madison Martin and
Christopher, Erin, Sean, Kelsie, Michaela and Liam Ballard. He will be greatly
missed by his "little buddy" Beau.
Funeral services for Willard will be held on Thursday, February 7,
2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel, 450 Courthouse Road,
Princeton, WV with Reverend Marvin McKinney officiating. Interment will follow
in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Andrew Ballard, Russell Nicholson, Curtis
Nicholson, James Whitt, Tyler Whitt and Justin Blankenship
serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Rock, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 28, 2013
Jess W. Williams, 88, of Reece Harmon Ridge, Rock, died Thursday,
July 25, 2013 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born July 1, 1925 in Mercer
County, he was the son of the late Archie M. Williams and Sarah E. Williams.
He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Consolidated Coal
Company at Itmann #1 in 1984 and was a member of the UMWA Local 9690. He loved
the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the last surviving member
of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
stepchildren, Ronnie Johnson and Donnie Johnson; one step granddaughter, Sandra
Johnson; nine sisters, Thelma
McKinney, Lealure Thornton, Georgia Karnes, Edna Davis, Maggie Williams, Mithie
Basham, Minnie Simpson, Ella
Blankenship and Marusia Reed
and three brothers, Russell Williams, Richard Williams and Millard Williams.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley Stables Johnson
Williams; nine stepchildren, Danny Ray Johnson and wife Debbie of Rock, Roy
Michael Johnson of Pulaski, Va., Margaret "Sissy" Crotty and husband
Mike of Princeton, Gary Johnson and wife Wanda of Rock, Terry Lee Johnson of
West Point, Va., David Johnson of Galax, Va., Tammy Hodges and husband Frank of
Buckhannon, Pammy Williams of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and Kenneth Johnson and
wife Kimberly of Princeton, a daughter-in-law, Margaret Johnson of Princeton;
twenty-one step grandchildren, several step great-grandchildren and step great
great-grandchildren and a special caregiver, Tonya Graham of Rock.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 29,
2013 at Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in
Princeton with Pastor Larry Akers officiating. Interment will follow at
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Spanishburg, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 10, 2013
Patricia Kathleen Ferguson Thompson, 80, of Spanishburg, formerly
of Glade Springs, Ocala, Florida, and Coal City, died Thursday, March 14, 2013.
Kathleen was born in Camp Creek, Mercer County, WV, the daughter of the late
David Lawrence Ferguson and Fern Glen Martin Ferguson Roseblock.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, David Clement, Green
Lawson, Ralph Burl and Herman Evestus Ferguson.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Q. Darrell
"Bubbles" Thompson; two daughters, Kathy Lynn Thompson of Coal City
and Leigh Ann Thompson Herron Venable; one grandchild, Rebecca Adrianne Herron
Thrift and her husband, Thomas Thrift, of Midlothian, VA; two
great-grandchildren, Canaan Edward Thrift and Kyelin Summers Thrift, also of
Midlothian; one sister, Dixie Ferguson Blankenship and her husband, Edward Blankenship, of
Spanishburg; two sisters-in-law, Erma Jean Thompson Ayers Allen of Glade
Springs and Madonna Setliff Ferguson of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a brother-in-law,
Eddie L. Jones of Coal City; and 21 much loved nieces and nephews.
Kathleen graduated from Stoco High School and Concord College (now
Concord University). She taught English grammar, literature, reading,
composition and research at Stoco Junior High School, Stoco High School and
Independence High School for 24 years. Students considered her tough but fair;
friends and family knew her as a woman of boundless generosity, great
intellectual curiosity and great spirit. Those close
to her knew when they needed help Kathleen would offer it before they asked.
Her family was the axis on which her world revolved, and she was the axis for
theirs. Her other interests included reading, music, painting and duplicate
bridge.
In keeping with her wishes, she was cremated and the ashes will be
interred in a private family service at the Ferguson Family Cemetery in
Fairview. A public celebration of her life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13,
2013, in the Little Theater at Independence High School.
All who truly knew and loved our
mother/grandmother/great-grandmother/aunt/sister/sister-in-law and friend know
that Kathleen would say, in the words of one of her favorite authors, William
Shakespeare, that she is not really gone from us, but is only, like Romeo,
"some other where."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Speedway, Mercer
Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph (WV) - September 1, 2013
Gene Arnold Bailey, 71, of Hinton Road
(Speedway) near Athens, WV, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013, in the
Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Gene was born May 14, 1942 in Bull
Creek, WV, a son of Zink Bailey and the late Myrtle M. Bailey.
He had been a resident of Athens, WV,
since 2001 and was affiliated with the Church of God faith. Gene was formerly
of Bull Creek and was a former employee of Massey Coal Company at Premier, WV.
He also was a coal truck driver in McDowell County for many years.
In addition to his mother, Myrtle M.
Bailey, he was preceded in death by one sister, Glenda G. Bailey and one
nephew, Nicholas Akers.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara A.
Bailey of the home; his father, Zink Bailey of North Welch, WV, formerly of
Bullcreek; three sons, Gene A. Bailey, Jr. of Pinehurst, NC, Christopher M.
Bailey and daughter-in-law, Penny B. Bailey of Cleveland, NC, Matthew R. Bailey
and daughter-in-law, Tiffany L. Bailey of Bullcreek, WV; the joy of his life,
his seven grandchildren, Gene A. Bailey III, Christian P. Bailey, Jameson S.
Bailey, and Ethan D. Bailey all of Raford, NC, Isabella K. Bailey, Julianna P.
Bailey, and Kristilyn F. Bailey all of Bullcreek, WV; three sisters, Madeline
Cline, and Freda Birchfield both of Mohawk, WV and Wilma Prevento of North
Welch, WV; five nieces, Andrea Tye and Candace Lester of Mohawk, Kimberly
Blankenship of Kernersville, NC, Stephanie Young of Airport Rd., Bluefield, WV, and
Ashley Dotson of Bluefield, WV; six nephews, Rockie Bailey and Conner Bailey
both of Bullcreek, WV, Harold Cline, Jr. of War, Derrick Cline and Danny Dale
Cline both of Princeton, and Stephen Birchfield of Shrewsbury, PA; and two
special friends and buddies, Rev. Johnny Gray and Rev. Thomas Atkinson.
Funeral services will be conducted
Monday, September 2, 2013, at 1 o'clock, with the Reverend Stanley Metz, the
Reverend Thomas Atkinson and the Reverend Thomas Fife officiating at the Church
of God in Isaban, WV. Burial will follow in the Coleman Cemetery at Bullcreek
near Mohawk, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Wolfe, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - December 4, 2013
George Lee Wright, 78, of Wolfe, W.Va., passed away Sunday,
December 1, 2013 at his home. Born in Pocahontas, Va. he was the son of the
late, Bob L. Wright and Virginia Smith Wright. He was a retired mechanic in the
air conditioning business.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife,
Patty Sue Lincose.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Lee Wright and wife, Betty of
Wolfe, W.Va., and Michael Scott Wright of Tazewell, Va.; two brothers, James
Price Wright of Bluefield, Va. and Bobby Wright Jr. of Bluefield, W.Va.; two sisters, Patricia Mitchem of Falls
Mills, Va. and Martha
Blankenship of Bluefield,
W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
at the Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Va. with the Rev. Reginald
Blakewood officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mineral
2012, Fort Ashby, Mineral Co., WV, Obituary
The Cumberland Times-News, (MD) - April 21, 2012
Hallie Mae Liller, 95, of Fort Ashby, W.Va., died Saturday, April
21, 2012, at The Dawnview Center. Born July 6, 1916, in Ruckman, W.Va., she was
the daughter of the late Hunter and Cordelia (Snyder) Timbrook.
She was also preceded in death by first husband, Justin V. Brown;
her second husband, Henry B. Liller; and 10 siblings, Lloyd Timbrook, Herman
Timbrook, Adrian Timbrook, Bill Timbrook, Allen Timbrook, Virginia Oates, Flo
Swisher, Iona Hott, Alma Lee, and Hazel Ruckman.
Mrs. Liller was a homemaker and had belonged to the Zoar Baptist
Church in Augusta. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fort
Ashby V.F.W., Post 6667.
Survivors include her three children, Jannis Malone, Roxie Hott,
and Randy Brown, all of Ridgeley, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Shelly Raines,
Pamela Bowman, Wendy Sgaggero, Stacey Ratliff, Nicole Diehl, and J.W. Brown;
four great-grandchildren, Kati Raines Blankenship , Kelsi Raines, Seth Sgaggero, and Kristin
Ratliff; two step-great-grandchildren, Meghan Bowman Davis and Christopher
Bowman; and two great-great-grandchildren,
Gunnar Blankenship and Hunter Davis.
Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Inc. Route
28, Fort Ashby, on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary,
Fort Ashby V.F.W. Post 6667 will conduct a memorial service in the funeral home
at 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow on Monday at 2 p.m. in the funeral
home with Pastor Ed Weaver officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby
Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be J. W. Brown, Brad Diehl, Chris
Ratliff, Brian Sgaggero, Rodney Bowman, and Steve Raines.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mingo
2012, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - January 15, 2012
Inas Stanley Mounts, 88, of Baisden, homemaker and loving mother,
passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at the home of her son Pedro (Loretta)
Mounts with whom she made her home recently. She was born October 1, 1923, at
Wharncliffe, to the late George and Alta Stanley
She was married to the late George Mounts. She was preceded in
death by her parents; her loving husband; one daughter, Marlene Roberts; four
brothers, Hollie, Harrison, Virgil and Franklin Stanley; one sister, Betty Paepke
She was a founding member of the Full Gospel Church of God of Baisden.
She is survived by her three sons, Carlos (Loretta) Mounts, of
Hanover, Charles Mounts, of Gilbert, and Donald Mounts, of Dothan, Ala.; her
five daughters, Sue (Curits) Blankenship, of Gilbert, Brenda Wilson, of Gilbert,
Barbara (Bruce) Myers, of Charleston, Sharon (Eugene) Ellis; her 17
grandchildren, Jamie, Jim and Jared Roberts, Michael and Dwayne Mounts, Bonnie
and Connie Smith, Taunia Smith, Danny Abbott, Jr., Bradley Wicker, Annie Cook,
Bridgett Clay, Charity Fortner, Erica Cline, Kaylah Meade, Courtney Eubanks,
Kenneth Trent; her 25 great-grandchildren: Julie Ward, Brock Hoch, Tony,
Cheyenne, Jonah, Joel, Taylor and Tru Roberts, Mandy, Laney, Dillon and Brady
Smith, Connor, Kelsey and Kensey Mounts, Sydney and Tre' Smith, Tristan and
Grabrel Gray, Milicent and Moriah Clay, Hannah and Cassidy Cline, Addison
Lester, Kenden Trent; her great-great-granddaughter, Mercedes Ward; her two
sisters, Virginia Testerman Sparks and Janice Gibson; and a host of other dear
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel
Tuesday, January 17, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jonas Trent, Arville Cline and
Timer May officiating. Burial will follow at Hatfield
Cemetery, Sharon Heights, Hampden. Pallbearers will be
grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Timer May, Macky May, Rex Grubb, Colin
Cline, Roy Cline, Jr. Abbott, Ricky, Mickey and Ferlin Christian and Richard
Cline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 13, 2012
Shelba "Luv" Cline, 75, of Baisden, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, and to join her many loved ones waiting for her in heaven, on
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from Logan Regional Medical Center. Born on March
23, 1937, at Baisden, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Nettie
Christian Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Roosevelt Cline; one son, Tim Cline; one daughter, Rosetta Anderson;
one granddaughter, Jacklyn Rose Cline; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Gary Blankenship.
Shelba, or "Luv" as she was known, was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden. She loved
serving the Lord and being with her church family. She enjoyed working in her
flower garden but her greatest joy came from spending time with her wonderful
family and friends. She had a heart of gold and welcomed everyone into her home
and her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Shelba and to mourn
her passing include her four sons, Gary Carson (Tammy) Cline, Cody Cline, and
Jimmy D. (Rebecca) Cline, all of Baisden, and Michael (Stephanie) Cline of
Browning Fork; her four daughters, Theresa (Jesse) Harless and Debbie K.
(James) Ferrell, both of Baisden, Sandra (Timmy) Cline of Cumberland Va., and
Tammy (Anthony) Dotson of Wharncliffe; her 27 grandchildren; her 13
great-grandchildren; her four brothers,
Clyde (Lana) Blankenship , Tommy Blankenship
and Rebel (Shirley) Blankenship , all
of Baisden and Clarence
Blankenship of Man; her two sisters, Julie (Don)
Lester of Baisden and Connie (Dave) LePard of Michigan; and a host of
nieces, nephews and other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, at the
Full Gospel Church of God with the Revs. Jonas Trent and
Diamond Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Roosevelt Cline
Family Cemetery at Baisden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/causby-blankenship
Causby Ritchie Blankenship, 82 of Baisden, departed this earth to meet Jesus on Friday,
September 28, 2012, at Williamson
Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Rosa Regular Baptist Church. Causby loved gardening and spending time with
her family. Born March 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Estel and
Alcie Cline Ritchie.
She is preceded in death by her huspand Troy
Blankenship Jr., and infant
son, one daughter Deloris and her husband Jimmy Chambers, three brothers Hershell, Steve and
Virgil Ritchie, three sisters Lilly Mae Ritchie, Shelva J. Cline and Lennie F.
Long, two neices Lavonda Cline Carter and Drucilla Thompson Lester.
Left to carry on her memory is her son Bob (Jane) Blankenship of Ashland Ky, four grandchildren: Nicholas Blankenship, Maya Blankenship,
Brandon Chambers and Benita Lynn Chambers. Two sisters: Dessie Mae (Judd) Cline
and Elva (Emerson) Thompson and a host of neices, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will commence at 1 pm on Tuesday, October 2nd at
the Rosa Old Regular Baptist Church with Elder Hobert Hamilton and Eric
Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at
Baisden. Causby will be carried to her final resting place by family and
friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Emerson Thompson, Judd Cline, Drexel
Cline, Frank Porter and Keith Cline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Funeral
The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 14, 2013
Darnell Blankenship,
47, of Baisden, died Thursday, May 9, 2013.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Full Gospel
Church at Baisden. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of
arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://williamsondailynews.com/bookmark/22568020-Darnell-Blankenship
Darnell Blankenship, 47 [1966], of Baisden, WV departed this life Thursday, May 09, 2013
at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He was born the son of Helen Jean Layne of Baisden and the late Harry Blankenship. He was a coalminer and of Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by one brother Marty
Blankenship.
Those left to cherish his memories are six daughters Natasha, Sabrina, Ashley, Summer, Charity and Shannon Blankenship, four brothers,
Randy (Brenda) and Tyrone (Kathy) Layne, Ricky
(Barbara) and David (Debbie) Blankenship,
two sisters Sherry (Ricky) Riffe and
Diana (George) Hatfield and one grandson
Braiden Blankenship.
Services will be held 2:00P.M. Wednesday, May 15,
2013, at The Full Gospel Church of God, at Baisden with Pastor Jonas Trent
officiating. Burial will follow at the Rufus Blankenship Cemetery at Gilbert Creek.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/jimmy-ray-blankenship
Jimmy Ray Blankenship 66, of Baisden, departed this life Thursday, October 3, 2013 from Logan Regional Medical Center [Logan
Co., WV]. Born November
23, 1946 he was the son of the late Leford and Harriett (Mounts) Blankenship.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his 1st wife: Christine (Justice) Blankenship; his son: Stoney Ray Blankenship; his sister: Judy Blankenship.
Jimmy is survived by his wife:
Tina (Manuel) Blankenship of Baisden, WV; daughter:
Angie Blankenship of Matewan, WV; 2 sons: Christopher (Dedra) Blankenship of Ben Creek, WV, and Jamie Blankenship
of Mud Lick section of Gilbert Creek; step-daughter: Angela (Dewayne) Hatfield
of Browning Fork section of Gilbert, WV; step-son: Ralph (Beverly) Manuel of
Horsepen, WV; grand-children: Courtney, Jamie, and Jacob Blankenship,
Gabriel Berry, Haley Hatfield, Zachery Manuel and Jessica Justice; 2 brothers: Tommy (Marcella) and Timmy (Carol) Blankenship
of Gilbert, WV; his uncle: Royal Blankenship and a host of other dear family and
friends.
Jimmy loved gardening, hunting, and digging ginseng, he enjoyed
going to church and being with his family and friends. Jimmy was of the
Pentecostal faith.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 3:00
pm at the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden, WV with the Rev. Jonas Trent
and Rev. Winford Bradford officiating.
Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery
at Mud Lick section of Gilbert Creek.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 15, 2013
Wilma Blankenship,
65, of Baisden died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013.
Friends may gather with the family after 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at
the Full Gospel Church of God at Baisden. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16, at the Freedom Full Gospel Church of God with the Rev. Jonas
Trent and the Rev. Whimpy Bradford officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Mud Lick section of Baisden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Baisden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/wilma-blankenship
Wilma Blankenship,
65 of Baisden departed this life Thursday, December 12, 2013 from Pikeville Medical Center, [Pike
Co., KY]. Born September 16, 1948 at Iaeger, WV she was the daughter of Royal and the late Verlie (Mounts) Blankenship.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by nieces:
Angelique Theresa Patrick and Keisha Cline Hatfield.
Wilma loved going to yard sales, church, and spending time with her
family and friends, so often she put her life on hold to help others.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Wilma are her husband of 48 years: Toney Blankenship; her sons:
Toney (Michelle) Blankenship Jr. and Rocky (Dorothy) Blankenship; her 4 grandchildren: Joshua and Nakita
Blankenship, Gregory Toler and
Malaki Sheppard; her father: Royal Blankenship; 4 sisters:
Sarah (John) Patrick, Ginger (Ken) Robinette, Pinky (Doyle) Cline and Crystal Jones; her 2 brothers: Alfred (Regina) Blankenship and Lucky (Anita) Blankenship; her 7 nieces: Valerie and Amanda Patrick,
Ashley Dotson, Adranna Lester, Tianna Lester, Nicole and Vanna Jones; her 3 nephews: Scott and Dustin Blankenship and Chris Patrick. Also a host of other dear
family and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm at
the Full Gospel Church of God with the Rev. Jonas Trent and Rev. Whimpy
Bradford officiating. Burial will
follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery at Mud Lick section
of Baisden. Wilma will be carried to her
final resting place by Chris Patrick and other family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Verlie , 73, 19Dec1930 - 03Mar2004,
Baisden, Mingo, WV, WV-235-96-7674
+2013, Beech Creek, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - February 10, 2013
Ila Agnes Cisco, 82
of Beech Creek, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 7, 2013 from
the Cabell-Huntington Hospital surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born
January 8, 1931 at O'Keefe, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Emma Thompson
Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
husband Walter Cisco, son-in-law Benny Pack, daughter-inlaw Patty Hardin Cisco,
and brother-in-law Bobby Hager. Ila was a Christian
being a member of the Ben Creek Church of Christ. She was a dedicated homemaker
and loved working outdoors in her yard and garden. She was very active until
her health prevented her from being so. She painted, was a fixer-upper - if it
was broke, she tried to fix it. She was always busy helping her family and
friends, and her door was always open to anyone who needed help. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her 5 children Vivian (the late Benny) Pack of
Red Jacket, Randell (Nancy) Cisco of Varney, David Cisco and his significant
other Crissy of Beech Creek, Larry (Sherry) Cisco of Beech Creek, and Roger
(Debra) Cisco of Red Jacket, seven sisters
Opal Thacker of Huntington, Betty (Cletis) Smith of Meador, Estalene Jones of
Piqua, Ohio, Dorothy. Fitch of Piqua, OH, Ernestene (Gene) Clemons of Pikeville, Ky., Ruth (Tommy)
Estepp of Beech Creek, and Judy (Ray) Kennedy of Beech Creek, two brothers Billy Ray
(Phyllis) Blankenship and J. P. (Jean) Blankenship both of Beech Creek, ten grandchildren Michael Pack, Julie
Cisco, Joseph Cisco, Tara Zornes, Sara Cisco, Corey Cisco, Eli Cisco, Brian
Cisco, Joylene Stroud, and Matthew Yoshimoto; 1 step-grandson Andrew Prater, 11
great-grandchildren Christopher Austin Velasquez, Taylor Cisco, Alyssa Zornes,
Brooklyn, Alex, and Amanda Chafin, Ryan, Kayden, and James Stroud, Matthew and
Darrell Yoshimoto, brother-in-law Alfred (Sue) Cisco of Macon, Ga.,
sister-in-law Mary (Joe) Korvish of Beckley, special niece Lisa Cottle and her
children Bobby and Tiffany; special nephew Kenny Cisco, special friends and
caregivers Evelyn Estepp, Cathy Lester, Nancy Burton, and Heather Mullins, two
aunts Ruth Hazel of Feds Creek, Ky., and Florence of Chicago, Ill., also
surviving is a host other family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday; February 11, 2013 at
12:00 p.m. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, Ky., with Evang. Gene
Clemons officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at
Huddy, Ky., with her grandsons and Jeremy Blankenship
and Jason Varney serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Beech Creek, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Billy Ray Blankenship - age 73 of Beech Creek, WV went home to be with the Lord on
Monday; December 9, 2013 at his home following a lingering illness. Born September 16, 1940 at O'Keefe, WV; he
was the son of the late Howard and Emma Thompson Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister Ila Cisco.
Billy Ray was a faithful member of the Ben Creek Church of
Christ. He was a retired coal miner from
Kentucky Carbon Coal Corp. of Phelps, KY and he was a member of the UMWA.
Survivors include his wife
of 53 years Phyllis Murphy
Blankenship of Beech Creek; 3 daughters Barbara (Mike) Smith of Pikeville, KY, Kathy Hatfield of
Blackberry City, WV, and Kimberly (Charles "Magoo") Dixon of
McCarr, KY; 1 brother J. P. Blankenship of Beech Creek; 7 sisters Estalene Jones of Piqua, OH, Opal Thacker of Williamson, WV, Dorothy Fitch of
Piqua, OH, Tena Clemons of Pikeville, KY, Nelma Ruth Estepp of Beech Creek, Betty Smith of Meador, WV, and Judy Kennedy of
Beech Creek; 8 grandchildren Kourtni Hatfield (John) Young, Austin and Braxton
Hatfield, Holli, Wendi, and Misti Smith, Joshua and Zachary Dixon. Also
surviving is a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday; December 13, 2013 at
11:00 A.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Gene Clemons and
Rocky Hatfield officiating. Burial will
follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Beech
Creek with Josh Dixon, Austin Hatfield, Zachary Dixon, Charles
"Magoo" Dixon, John Young, Mike Smith, and Chris Hatfield serving as
pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be
Braxton Hatfield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Chattaroy, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - June 26, 2012
Harold Lloyd Jude, Sr., 81, of Chattaroy, went home to be with the
Lord on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital Skilled
Nursing Facility in South Williamson, [Pike Co.] Ky. Born September 29, 1930, at White
Post, Ky., he was the son of the late Tom Jude and Virginia Harrison Jude.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a beloved
son, Joseph Jude; his stepmother, Clara Mc-Coy Jude; a brother, Cletis
"Jack" Jude; and three sisters, Audrey Trout, Jean Staten and Shirley
Skinner; and a stepsister, Annie Young.
Harold was a retired coal miner who was a member of the UMWA for 42
years. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of
the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church and he was a Mason. In earlier years Harold
very much enjoyed fox hunting. Harold was a loving, dedicated and devoted
husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family very deeply. He will be
sorely missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Survivors include Harold's loving wife of 60 years, Fern Jewell
Jude; two daughters, Sandy (Roger) Adkins, Delbarton, Karen Cooley, Williamson,
Harold "Scooter" (Susan) Jude, Jr., Varney, Kenneth (Deborah) Jude,
Chattaroy; nine grandchildren,: Kenneth Jude, who lovingly devoted himself to
caring for his granddad, Tyler Jude, Jillian Bright, Jacob Jude, Sienna Curry,
Seth Jude, Tedra Dotson, Gary B. Coley and Rudy Adkins; 10 great-grandchildren;
four sisters, Ethel Smith, Huddy, Ky., Irene Maynard, Belfry, Ky., Lois G.
Owen, Huddy, Dulie M. Lucas, Somerset, Ky.; two brothers, Carl Ray Jude,
Cleveland, Ohio, Tommy Jude, Harrodsburg, Ky.; and a stepbrother, Robert
Blankenship of Hatfield, Ky.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26,
at the Weaver Mortuary. The Revs. Earl White and Ray
Taylor will officiate. Interment is in the Jewell Family Cemetery at Chattaroy.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Seth Jude and Tyler Jude
are honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Delbarton, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - March 23, 2012
Ella B. Stratton Yates, 80 of Delbarton, went home to be with the
Lord on March 21, 2012, while a patient at the Appalachian Regional Hospital [Beckley,
Raleigh Co., WV]. She was
born July 13, 1931, at Delbarton, the daughter of the late Pete Staten and
Annie Marcum Blair.
She was also preceded in death by husbands, Virgil Stratton, Bill
Yates and her companion for 19 years Hassell McPeeks; sisters, Elizabeth
Murphy, and Joyce Staten; brothers, Dennis Blair, Jack Staten and Ted Staten.
Her survivors include children, Pete (Catherine) Stratton of Hardy,
Ky., David (Ruth Ann) Stratton and Donald Stratton (Teresa Varney) both of
Delbarton, Judy (Bruce) Justice of Varney, and Carolyn (Billy) Keathley of
Turkey Creek, Ky.; brothers, Everett
(Debbie) Blair of Lenore and Eugene
Blankenship of Huron, Ohio;
sister, Ruth Powers of Elk Creek; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Chafin Funeral Home Saturday
March 24, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Ed Whitt officiating. Burial will follow
in the McPeeks Cemetery at Delbarton. Pallbearers will be friends and family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Delbarton, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/brandi-gail-blankenship
Brandi Gail Blankenship, 23 of Delbarton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July
11th, 2012, at Pax. Born on January 24, 1989, at Princeton she is the daughter
of Doug Blankenship and Robbin Lambert White.
Brandi was preceded
in death by her maternal grandfather, Dallas Hall.
Brandi was a loving daughter, mother, sister, niece, cousin and
friend. She was a 2008 graduate of
Gilbert High School and had complete two years of college and was a member of
the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer. She enjoyed life and loved spending time with
her wonderful family and friends. She
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Brandi and to mourn
her passing include her daughter, Farah Grace Riffe of Delbarton; her father, Doug
(fiancée Devonda Matney) Blankenship of Hampden; her mother, Robbin Lambert
White of Pax; her brother, Dalton White of Pax; her paternal grandparents: Rayburn and Betty Blankenship of Delbarton; her maternal grandmother,
Barbara Friua of Welch; her step-grandfather, Jerry Lambert of Davey; her four aunts:
Carnetta Payne, Debbie
Blankenship, Michelle Lambert
and Angela Dillion; her two uncles: Phillip (Katrina) Blankenship and Anthony Lambert; and a host of other
dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, July 15th at the
Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer with the Rev. Carl “Cab” Wolford
officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights of
Hampden. Brandi will be carried to
her final resting place by Dalton
White, Rob Powers, Anthony Lambert, Craig Blankenship, Michael Blankenship, Cory Blankenship,
Derrick Bailey, Aaron Reddish and Lee Perkins.
Honorary
Pallbearers are: Johnny Riffe, Jeff
Cline, Gary
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Delbarton, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from July
28 to July 29, 2013
Zeb Allen Sr., 87, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2013
while a patient at the Appalachian Regional Hospital [Beckley,
Raleigh Co., WV]. He was
born May 30, 1926 at Paynesville, the son of the late Elias and Lucy Jane Hall
Allen.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie
Blankenship Allen, children,
Linda Allen Underwood, Kenneth Allen, Jerry Allen and Rocky Allen, sisters, Martha Muncy, Patty Blankenship and Alice Mitchell, brothers, Sherman,
Shirles, Ellis, Elias Jr. and Bob Allen, grandchild, Lobo Allen. Zeb was a
retired truck driver.
His survivors include his sons, Zeb (Jean) Allen Jr., Christopher
Allen, Johnny (Carol) Davis, Ronald Allen and Donald (Rena) Allen, 9
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a great- great-grandchild. Many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the
Pine Creek Freewill Baptist Church July 28, 2013. Burial will follow on Monday
at the Blankenship Cemetery at Paynesville, with pallbearers being,
Zeb Jr., Kenneth Jr., Tommy Jude, Donald Allen and Ronald Allen.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Delbarton, Mingo
Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan
Banner from August 22 to August 23, 2013
Thomas Lee Dotson, 60, of Delbarton,
departed this life Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at his home on Elk Creek due to a
massive heart attack. Born October 5, 1952, he was a son of Willa Browning
Mahon of Taylorsville and the late James Dotson of Cleveland, Ohio, and late
Charles Mahon of Taylorsville.
Also preceding him in death was a
grandson, Douglas Allen Dotson-Stumbo, in 1992.
Thomas was a graduate of the Burch High
School Class of 1971. During his senior year, he went to work at a local auto
body shop to provide for the family he and his wife had begun. Thomas was a
member of the Delbarton Fire Department and Rescue Squad for many years and
served as a Supervisor/EMT/Mechanic for Mingo County Ambulance Service. He was dedicated
to saving lives and was a hero to many. Being a mechanic, there wasn't any job
he came across that he could not fix, from fire trucks, ambulance, and vehicles
to ATVs and lawnmowers. Thomas was a wonderful father, grandfather, son,
brother, uncle, and a true friend. He loved his family and friends as much as
they loved him. To many he was known as Daddy Thomas, a nickname given to him
years ago by the youth of his community. Thomas volunteered his time to coach
many children, including his own son, Tommy, in basketball and baseball during
the 90s. He was also a true dedicated fan to the West Virginia University
Mountaineers basketball and football teams.
Those left to cherish his memories
include his wife, Frankie Baisden Dotson; daughters, Tammy (Paul) Scott of
Delbarton, Chrystal Dawn Bevins of Omar, Kathrine Chambers of Warfield, Ky.,
and Amber (Jason) Cook of Man, (also known as his "Baby Girl"); his
only son, Tommy Lee (Keisha) Dotson II of Mud Fork; grandchildren, Tyler and
Derick Scott of Delbarton, Taylor and BreAnna Bevins of Omar, Heather Chambers
of Warfield and Addison Brooke Dotson of Mud Fork and Makenzie Paige Dotson to
be born Oct. 1; great-grandchild, Brantley Ryan Sartin of Warfield; brothers,
James Kyle (Brenda) Dotson of Varney, and David (Tammy) Dotson of Michigan; sisters,
Pamela (Odell) Parks of Chattaroy, Dreama Blankenship of Cleveland,
Ohio, and Debbie Fouch of McCarr, Ky.; brothers-in-law: Robert Lee Kirk and
Rodney Baisden, both of Delbarton; a special uncle and aunt, Corbin and Nina
Dotson of Columbus ,Ohio, who were like his parents; several nieces and
nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
August 24, at The Full Gospel Lighthouse (first church on Elk Creek) at Elk
Creek with Pastors Jimmy Maynard and Robbie Messer officiating. Burial will
follow at the Dotson Cemetery on Elk Creek. Pallbearers will be close friends
and family. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Scott, Jason Cook, Rodney
Baisden, Robert Kirk, Glen Baisden, Gary Baisden, Randy Baisden, Cecil Reed,
Dallas Toler and Eugene Boggs.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Edgarton, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - October 2, 2012
Phyllis Lynn Blankenship, 78, of Edgarton, departed this life on Monday, October 1, 2012,
from the South Williamson
Appalachian Regional Hospital. A daughter of the late William and Octavia
Dotson Sansom, Phyllis was born January 17, 1934, in Mingo County.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by her
loving husband, Howard Blankenship; brothers,
Charlie and Wilson Sansom and William
Blankenship; sisters, Lorain
Pruitt, Oma Bailey, and Ella Wagner.
In addition to being a loving mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor,
Phyllis was retired, having worked as a United States Post Master. She leaves
to honor her loving memory and mourn her passing sons, Alwyn (Bernice) Blankenship of Sand Siding, Johnny (Virginia) Blankenship ; daughter,
Sharon (the late Bim) Edwards of Sand Siding; grandchildren, Courtney Stanley, Alex Howard Blankenship , Michael Charles, Tara Hurley and Heather
Mullins; and four great-grandchildren.
As per the request of Phyllis, graveside services only will be held
Wednesday, October 3, at noon at the family cemetery of Sand Siding, with the
Rev. T. H. Ferrell officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Howard, 72, 10Apr1928 -
29Dec2000, Edgarton, Mingo, WV, OH-290-22-0277
+2012, Edgarton, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.chambersfuneralservices.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1839906&fh_id=10415
Debra Beavers Blankenship, age 53, of Edgarton, W.Va., entered into the peaceful rest of her
Lord and Savior on Friday November 30, 2012, at the University of Pittsburg
Medical Center of Pittsburg, [Allegheny
Co.], PA. Born August 26,
1959 in Williamson, WV, Debra was the daughter of the late Johnnie Beavers and
Georgia Hyatt Bailey.
In addition to her parents, Debra is preceded in death by grandson
Ethan Ryan Sincell.
In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,
friend, and neighbor, Debra was a homemaker and a 1977 graduate of Matewan High
School and was also a member of The Stopover, Ky. Church of God and a member of
the Rotary Club of Matewan, W.Va.
She leaves to honor her loving memory and mourn her passing her
loving husband, Anthony C. Blankenship
Jr. of Edgarton, WV; stepson Keith (Paula) Blankenship of Matewan, WV; Amanda (Ronny Jr.)
Gillman; brother Johnnie Beavers Jr. of Edgarton, WV; sister Karen Browning of
Edgarton, WV; and grandchildren Devin and Kayelea. She is also survived by
stepfather Ballard Bailey, nieces and nephews Cassidy (Willis) Adkins; Zachary
and Seth Browning; and great nephew Keegan Adkins. She will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved her.
Honoring services will be conducted Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at
12:00 p.m. at the Chambers Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Harold Layne and
Hiram Justice officiating. Entombment will follow at Mountain View Memory
Gardens at Huddy, KY. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/shelvy-jean-hatfield
Shelvy Jean Hatfield, 75 of Gilbert, departed this life on Sunday,
March 4th, 2012, at her residence. Born
on January 15, 1937 at Baisden, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Bell
Cline.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son,
Jesse Hatfield; three sisters: Lettie
Lester, Rosella Carter and Florence Trent; and five brothers: Tony, Jonas, Jimmy, Nathan and Oakie Cline.
Shelvy Jean was a loving 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.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Shelvy Jean and to
mourn her passing include her husband, Dallas Hatfield of Hampden; her children: Jesse “Bazz” (Joann) Blankenship and Carolyn (Jay) Browning, both of Hampden, Tracy (Herbie) Castle
of Gary, Christina (Leonard) Trent of Fort Gay, Ricky (Michelle) Hatfield of
Pigeon Creek and Judy (Jeremy) Cline of Baisden; her grandchildren: Jay, Frank, Drewey, Bucky and Jessica Blankenship, Stephanie, Shannon, Alana and Joey Castle, Chris and
Christie Trent, Traci (Granny), Keasha (Ms. Perkins) and Shawna (Scooby)
Browning, Ricky Hatfield, Jr., and Brandon (Cadillac) and Summer (Knot Head)
Cline; her nineteen great-grandchildren; her two brothers: Buddy (Jessie) Cline and Hillard (Ruth)
Cline; and a host of other dear family and precious friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Wednesday, March 7th at
the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer with the Rev. Jonas Trent,
Rev. Learmon Mounts and Rev. Diamond Carter officiating. Burial will follow in
the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights of Hampden. Shelvy Jean will be carried
to her final resting place by: Brandon
Cline, Chris Trent, Ricky Hatfield Jr., Cody St. Clair, Cody Blankenship, Joe Tolley and J. J. Lester. Honorary
pallbearer is Jay “Bird”
Blankenship
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Gilbert,
Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/junior-lee-blankenship
Junior Lee Blankenship, 54 of Gilbert, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, and joined his loved ones waiting for him in heaven on Friday, May
17th, 2013, from CAMC—General Division [Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV]. Born February 18, 1959 at Welch, he was
the son of the late James and Wanda Wiley Blankenship.
Junior was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and
friend. He attended the Browning Fork
House of Faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his
wonderful family and friends. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Junior and to mourn
his passing include his wife, Linda Gail Blankenship; his son, James (Billie) Blankenship of
Gilbert; his daughter, Candy (Rocky) Lusk of Cyclone; his two grandchildren: Cory and Brooklyn Blankenship;
his two brothers: Billy (Dreama) Blankenship and Roger (Midge) Blankenship, both of Gilbert; his step-mother,
Virginia Walls of Tamcliffe; his two step-brothers: Roger Blankenship and James May, both of Tamcliffe; his three
step-sisters: Norma (Jeff) Ogle of
Baisden, Angela May of Matewan, and Cindy (Tim) Kenneda of Kopperstone;
his special nieces: Jamie Browning, Jowana Blankenship,
Misty May, Jennifer Perry, Rebecca Milton and Sierra Perry ; his special nephews, Billy Joe Blankenship, Jr. and Jody
Blankenship; a special friend,
Donald Stanley; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 21st at
the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Diamond Carter and Rev. Lowell Smith
officiating. Burial will follow in the Browning Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno.
Junior will be carried to his final resting place by his family and friend. He
is gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Wanda, 33, 07Dec1943 - ??Aug1977, Gilbert, Mingo, WV, WV/NC-232-96-2860
SSDI; Blankenship,
James W., 58, 17May1939 - 04Oct1997, Gilbert, Mingo, WV, WV-236-60-0503
+2013, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/timmy-ray-blankenship
Timmy Ray Blankenship, 49 of Gilbert, departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at
Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born
July 30, 1963 at Welch, he was the son of the late Fred and Edith Griffey
Blankenship.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Blankenship; his paternal grandparents,
George Washington and Timpy Trent Blankenship; and his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Littie Fuller Griffey. Timmy was a loving son, brother, uncle
and friend. He loved going camping and
spending time with his wonderful family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Timmy and to mourn his
passing include his three sisters: Wilma Lockhart of
Isaban, Mary Bell (Rick) Banks of Kentucky and Bonnie Sue Blankenship of Lexington North Carolina; his two brothers: Freddy Joe
(Loretta) Blankenship and Ralph Blankenship,
both of Isaban; his four nieces: Frances Cline (Steve) Ellis of Gilbert,
Angela (Bobby) Coleman of Bull Creek, Mary Powell of Coal Mountain and Carrie Blankenship of Isaban; his five nephews: Harold Blankenship of Bull Creek, Evan Blankenship of Panther, Chase Blankenship of North Carolina, Edgar Hardin of Charleston and Adam (Kayla)
Hardin of Bull Creek; his four great-nieces
and three great-nephews, who he thought the world of, Angel Ellis, McKenzie
Brooks, LaShay Blankenship, Autumn Coleman, Dominic Ellis, Dalton Dakota Brooks and Dominic
Ryan Hardin; a very special friend, who was like a sister, Lisa Kennedy of Long
Branch; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, July 28th at the
Isaban Church of God with Rev. Tom Fife officiating. Burial will follow in the Brushy Fork Cemetery at Isaban. Timmy will be carried to his final
resting place by family and friends. He
is gone from our sight but never from our hearts
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Gilbert, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/hattie-poe-blankenship
Hattie Poe Blankenship, 78 of Gilbert,
went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her many
loved ones waiting for her in heaven, on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Logan
Regional Medical Center [Logan Co., WV]. Born November
23, 1934 at Gilbert, 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 her daughters: Abby Dawn Poe and Harriett Jean Wiley; her
son: Eddie Ray Poe: Sisters; Gracie Johnson, Alverta Browning, Nellie Prater,
Kermit Hatfield, Virginia Browning, Florence Hatfield, Pearl Poe and Dexie
Cook; Brothers: Billie Poe and Verner Fred Poe, Sr.
Hattie was a loving mother, grandmother,
great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She loved tending her Rose bushes, watching television, and spending
time with her family and friends. Hattie
was of the Church of God faith.
Those remaining to love and cherish the
memory of Hattie and to mourn her passing include her daughters: Melissa “Lulu”
Poe of Gilbert and Alesha Cook (Stanley) of Hanover: her sons: Jimmy “Jerry”
Poe Sr. (Gloria Anderson), Randy “Scrappy” Poe (Gloria), William “Joe” Poe,
Lovel “Pedlo” Poe (Linda) all of Gilbert, and Larry “Skeebo” Poe of Texas; her
sister: Ruby Nagy of Gilbert; her brothers: Clarence Poe of Wharncliffe, and
Roger Poe of Panther. A
host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, September 12th 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Diamond Carter and Rev. Walter Grimmett officiating. Burial will follow at the Sycamore Hill
Cemetery in the Stafford Branch section of Gilbert. Hattie will be carried to her final resting
place by family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hampden, Mingo Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 18, 2012
Charles "Chookie" Roland Blankenship, 69, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert,
with the Revs. Mick Frye and Dale Collins officiating.
Burial will follow in Hatfield Cemetery, Sharon Heights, Hampden.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hampden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/category/newsletter/smith-funeral-home-obituary-notice
Charles “Chookie” Roland Blankenship, 69 of Hampden,
went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice
House in Charleston. Born November 5, 1942, at Isaban, he was the son of
the late Charley Blankenship and Beulah Surber Blankenship Thompson.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by five sisters:
Juanita Blankenship, Edith Cline, Alberta “Jo” Coleman, Alice Craighton and an
infant sister; two brothers: Lawrence Blankenship and Herman Blankenship.
Funeral: Thursday, September 20th at 1:00
pm, Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert WV
+2012, Hampden, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
https://secure.fhwebhosting.net/muh/muh/notices/Charles-Blankenship
Charles “Chookie” Roland Blankenship, 69 of Hampden,
went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice
House in Charleston. Born November 5, 1942, at Isaban, he was the son of the
late Charley
Blankenship and Beulah Surber Blankenship Thompson.
Charles was a wonderful husband, loving
father, a special grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a disabled
industrial x-ray technician and a master carpenter. He was a member of the
Horsepen Southern Baptist Church, Gilbert Senior Citizen Center and the “ABC
Club”. He loved making things from wood, working word puzzles and was an avid Nascar fan. He loved spending time with his wonderful family
and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by five sisters: Juanita Blankenship, Edith Cline, Alberta “Jo”
Coleman, Alice Craighton and an infant sister; two brothers: Lawrence
Blankenship and Herman Blankenship.
Those left to love and cherish the memory
of Charles and to mourn his passing include his loving wife of 20 years,
Kathleen
Ingles Blankenship of Hampden; his five sons: Forrest Blankenship of Fortson
Georgia, Richard (Kim) Heineman of Corinth Texas, Michael (Candi) Heineman of
Hanover, James (Vickie) Reagan of Beckley and James (Misty) Biddell of Hanover;
his eleven grandchildren: Chaise and Ragan Blankenship, Alexandra, Courtney,
Miranda, Deanna, Brayden and Bracelyn Heineman, Wyatt Reagan, Lilly Rassmussen
and Tieria Biddell; his sister, Faye Whittington of Pine Mountain Georgia;
his brother, Jimmy (Wanda) Blankenship of Shiloh Georgia; his brother-in-law, Don
Craighton; his sisters-in-law, Gerlene and Marita Blankenship; many nieces and
nephews and a host of other dear relatives and friends.
Funeral services will commence on
Thursday, September 20th at 1:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Mick Frye and Rev. Dale Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield
Cemetery at Sharon Heights of Hampden. Charles will be carried to his final
resting place by his sons and grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are: Alfred
Surber, Billy Surber and Charles Surber.
+2013, Horsepen, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/tammy-sue-blankenship
Tammy Sue Blankenship, 43 of Horsepen section of Gilbert, departed this life on
Saturday, August 31, 2013, at her residence. Born July 23, 1970, at Man, she
was the daughter of Nancy Mae
Blankenship and the late Delnora Blankenship.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by one son, Danny Ray Blankenship and two sisters: Francis Ann Blankenship and Kathy Lynn
Blankenship Hatfield.
Tammy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist
faith. She will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved her.
Those remaining to love and cherish the memory of Tammy and to
mourn her passing include her mother,
Nancy Mae Blankenship of Horsepen; her fiancé of 19 years,
Gregory Keith Ellis of Horsepen; her two sisters: Brenda Cline of
Hanover and Amy Lee (Micheal)
Paynter of Monroe County; her four brothers: Billy Lynn Blankenship and Ezra
Blankenship, both of Horsepen,
Ronnie (Evelyn) Blankenship
of Washington DC and John Ray Belcher of Hanover; and a host of other dear family
and friends.
Funeral services will commence at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 4th
at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Blankenship officiating. To
honor her wishes she will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Justice, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 31, 2012
Dolly Adkins, 90, of Justice, went home to be with her Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her many loved ones waiting for her in heaven
on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from Cabell Huntington
Hospital. Born on October 29, 1921, she was the daughter of the late McKinley
and Murlie Blankenship Perry.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her
loving husband Wilson Adkins, infant daughter Mildred, two granddaughters, Lisa
Allen and Tammy Lester, two sisters Elva Fortner and
Hazel Lester, two brothers Hoover Perry and Opal Perry.
Dolly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
sister, aunt and friend. She was a devoted Christian who sang and played guitar
in church. She wrote many songs and taught others to play guitar. Her greatest
joy was her family. She especially enjoyed cooking and baking for her large
family. Dolly never met a stranger and was loved dearly by family and many special
friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Dolly and to mourn her
passing include her four daughters: June Wistrand of Boca Raton, Fla., Joann
Steele of Williamson, Betty Williams of Beckley, and Anita Peters of
Huntington; her two sons: Johnny Adkins of Pounding Mill, Va., and Jimmy Adkins
of Albany, Ga.; her 11 grandchildren: Cindy Lester, Karen Couture, Jennifer
Shortt, Tony Lester, Darin Lester, John Scott, Jack Scott, John Warren Adkins,
Jason Peters, Adam and Alan Adkins; her 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Macy Wallace and Nancy Riffe; and brother Lyle Perry; many nieces and nephews
and a host of other dear family and friends
Funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 12 noon at
Mounts Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Staten officiating. Burial will
follow in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Dolly will be carried to her
final resting place by her grandsons and other family members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Justice, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/kennis-justice
Kennis Lee Justice, 68 of Justice, went to be with our Heavenly
Father on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from Logan Regional Medical Center in
Logan. Born on October 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Drewey and Marie
Toler Justice.
In addition to he parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Christine Blankenship and two brothers: Benny and
James Justice.
Kennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle
and friend. He was a retired coal miner
of 25 years and a devoted member and musical leader of the Justice Church of
God. He spent his life sharing the word
of God through his singing ministries.
He enjoyed spending time with his wonderful family and friend and
getting to share the wonderful message of the Lord with others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Kennis and to mourn
his passing include his loving life companion of 47 years, Zelda Cline Justice
of Justice; his daughter, Melinda (Howard) Carter of Justice; his two
sons: Allen (Cheri) Justice and Jason
Justice, both of Justice; his brother, Freddy Justice of Justice; his four
sisters: Joyce (Barry) Browning of
Wharncliffe, Darlene (Mike) Toler of Cleveland OH, Sereta (Randy) Harvey of
Justice and Karen (Michael) Hall of Justice; his four grandchildren: Sharanda (Brian) Stanley, Joseph Cline, Hope
Justice and Tyler Carter; and a host of nieces, nephews and other dear
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Justice Church of God on
Monday, April 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Bill Cresong, Rev. Denny May,
Rev. Dale Collins and Rev. Jonas Trent officiating. His final resting place
will be in the Davis Cemetery at Justice. He will be carried to his final
resting place by: Howard and Tyler
Carter, Joseph Cline, Mike Smith, Michael and Mikey Hall, Keith Lester and
Russell Walls. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Justice, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - October 25, 2012
Mary Susie LeFevers, 87, of Justice, went home to be with her Lord
and Savior Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Trinity Healthcare of Logan after an
extended illness. Born April 4, 1925, at Justice, she was a daughter of the
late John and Octavia Lester Wilson.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Paul LeFevers; two
infant sons, Johnny Keith and Timothy LeFevers; two brothers, Amos Wilson and
Richard "Dick" Wilson, and two sisters, Evelyn Wilson and Thursa Ann Blankenship. Susie was a loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and sister. She was a devout Christian.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Sharon
(Arnold) Addair of Danville, Ohio, Karen (Lester) Carlson of Beaverton, Ore.,
Kathy (Frank) Ruloff of Logan, and Annette (Billy) Hawks of Verner; two sons,
Rev. Rodney (Linda) LeFevers of North Springs and Sammy Cox of Justice; four
grandsons, Adam (BillieJo Marie) Addair of Danville, Ohio, Paul and Kyle Hawks,
both of Verner, and Joshua LeFevers of North Springs; three granddaughters,
Nikki Murphy of Oregon and Kristen and Hannah LeFevers of North Springs; three
great-grandchildren, Samantha, MacKenzie and Austin Addair; one
great-granddaughter, Kellyn Addair due to make her arrival soon; two sisters,
Lucy Lester of Verner and Loretta Lawson of Campobello, S.C.; one brother,
Thomas (Linda) Wilson of Huntsville, Ala.; sister-in-law, Ruby Wilson of
Hampden; her special friend, Melissa Gentry, and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, at the
Justice Tabernacle at Justice with Rev. Johnny Shelton and Rev. Rodney LeFevers
officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery at Justice. Pallbearers
will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Justice, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/freddie-justice
Freddie Justice, 63 or Justice, went home to be with his Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, and joined his many loved ones waiting for him in heaven,
on Friday, March 1st, 2013, from his residence at Justice. Born on June 3, 1949 at Iaeger, he was the son of the late Wells
Drewey and Marie Toler Justice.
In addition to his parents Freddie was preceded in death by one
son, Ronald Lee Justice; one sister,
Christine Blankenship; and three brothers: Benny, James and Kennis Justice.
Freddie was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and
friend. He was in construction industry
and was a member of the Justice Tabernacle.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He loved sending time with his wonderful
family, his church family and his friends.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Freddie and mourn his
passing include his son Brian (Rhonda) Justice of Pad Fork section of Hanover;
his grandson, Zachary Justice; his three granddaughters: Tamera, Cheyenne and Aaliyah Justice; his
four sisters: Joyce (Barry) Browning of
Wharncliffe, Darlene (Mike) Toler of Cleveland Ohio, Sereta (Randy) Harvey of
Justice and Karen (Michael) Hall also of Justice; many nieces and nephews and a
host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th at
the Justice Tabernacle with the Rev. Randall Staton officiating. Burial will follow in Justice Memorial
Gardens at Justice. Freddie will be carried to his final resting place by his
family and friends. He is gone from
our sight but never from our hearts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Mate Creek, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Mary Lucille "Lou" Blankenship - age 90 of Mate Creek, WV passed away
Friday; Feb. 10, 2012 at her home following a lingering illness. Born April 18, 1921 at Matewan, WV; she was
the daughter of the late Young and Sally Hessie Mitchell Kennedy.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Bill Blankenship; 3 infant children; several brothers and sisters; and her longtime
companion and best friend Warren Dempsey. Lou was a homemaker, a devoted
Christian, and a member of the Devon Church of Christ.
Survivors include 2 sons
Buddy Blankenship of Ohio and Eddie Blankenship of Huntington, WV; 4 daughters
Linda (John) Hatfield of Mate Creek, WV, Bobbi (Danny) Curry of Delbarton, WV, Peggy
(Terry) Davis of South Point, OH, and Donna Robin
(Raymond) Joplin of North Matewan, WV; 1 brother Ray (Judy) Kennedy of Beech
Creek, WV; 3 sisters Mildred Dean of Minnesota, Dixie Irving and Martha Jane
Pierce both of Huntington, WV; her special niece and #2 daughter Billie Jean
Simpkins of Beech Creek, WV; her special nephew
David (Charlotte) Blankenship of Beech Creek, WV; special friend Theresa (Johnny) Collins
of Red Jacket, WV; 15 grandchildren, a host of loving great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday; Feb. 15, 2012 at 1:00
P.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Evang. Gene Clemons
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Kennedy Cemetery at Beech Creek with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Matewan, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Billy E. Blankenship,
78, of Matewan, W.Va., husband of Bonnie Blankenship,
died June 6 in Appalachian Regional Hospital, South Williamson, Ky. He was a minister and former truck driver.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Hatfield Funeral Chapel,
Toler, Ky.; burial at Blankenship Cemetery, Sand
Siding, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Matewan, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Bro. Billy E. Blankenship - age 78 of
Matewan, WV went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday; June 6, 2012 from the
Appalachian Regional Hospital in South Williamson, KY. Born August 26, 1934 at
Freeburn, KY; he was the son of the late Ernest and Octavia Dotson Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was also
preceded in death by his daughter Lynna Blankenship, 2 sons Joel and Allen Blankenship; and a half
sister Joan Daughterty; and his grandmother who raised him Tennessee Justice.
Billy was was a former truck driver and a long time minister of the Gospel.
Survivors include his beloved wife
Lois
Bonita "Bonnie" Blankenship; 5 sons Wayne (Patricia) Blankenship of Joliet, IL, James (Nevada) Blankenship of Sipsy,
Alabama, William (Melody) Blankenship of Majestic, KY, Ronnie (Denise) Blankenship of Sipsy, Alabama, and David (Fay) Blankenship of Columbus, OH;
a half-sister Loretta Wright of Florida; his caretaker and friend Carol of
Matewan, WV; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday; June 9, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. from the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler,
KY with Rick Banks officiating. Burial will follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery at Sand Siding, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Matewan, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from
August 19 to August 20, 2013
Donna Jean Pruitt, 76, of Hatfield Bottom, Matewan, passed away
Monday, August 19, 2013, at Pikeville Medical Center of Pikeville, [Pike Co.], Ky. Born January 31, 1937, in Mingo County,
she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Stella McCoy Rutherford.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, William Pruitt;
daughters, Stella Pruitt and Wilma Pruitt Holt; sons, Glen "Doc";
Blaine and James "JJ" Pruitt; brothers, Glen and Jack Rutherford, and
sister, Doris Blankenship. Donna was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons: Bill (Kathy) Pruitt, Clarence (Lisa)
Pruitt and Clint (Dawn) Selvage; daughters: Susan Young, Debbie (Eugene)
Burgraff, Monica (James) Lester and Donna Sue Pruitt; brothers: Charles, Jimmy,
Dave and Bobby Rutherford; sisters, Peggy Wolford, and grandchildren: Billy
Cisco, John Travis Young, Brandy, Billy Mack, Alexandria, John Patrick, Glen,
Shawn, Brandon, Blaine, Terence, Merissa, Alisha, Clarence, Briana, J. D.,
Cody, Mckenzie, Kaydi, Jaxson, Kayla, Kristin,; Zack, Courtney, Kelsia, Allison
and Jaylen.
Services will be held at noon Wednesday, August 21, at Chambers
Funeral Services Chapel with Bro. Shawn Burgraff officiating. Burial will
follow in the Pruitt Family Cemetery at Merrimac.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Matewan, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from
September 18 to September 19, 2013
Sheila Scott, 59, of Smith Towers, Matewan, passed away Tuesday,
September 17, 2013, in the Emergency Room of the Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born April 1, 1954, at South
Williamson, Ky., she was a daughter of Tiny Ferrell Whitt of McCarr, Ky., and
the late Irvin Scott.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Ernest Roland Scott.
Sheila was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister.
Additional survivors include two daughters, Teresa (Darin) Whitt of Hardy, Ky., and Kelli Blankenship of Beech Creek; two sisters, Ruth Hatfield
of High Point, NC and Rhonda Daniels of KY; four grandchildren, Danielle Church, Chance Whitt, William Blankenship and Brianna Kidwell, and a host of other
family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, September 19, at R.E.
Rogers Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. Per her request she will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Meador, Mingo Co.,
WV, Obituary
Published in The Logan
Banner from September 18 to September 19, 2013
John Hatfield, 73, of Mate Creek, Meador,
passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington.
Born October 30, 1939 at O'Keefe, W.Va., he was a son of the late George and
Rosa Vance Hatfield.
Also preceding him
in death was an infant daughter, Cheryl Lynn Hatfield; three brothers, Elias,
Oval and Grover Hatfield, and sisters, Eleanor Walden, Esther Johnson, and
infant Geneva Hatfield.
John was an Elder of the Devon Church of
Christ, a teacher of the Gospel for over 35 years, a talented singer, and a
retired mine foreman from the Old Ben Coal Company. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Era.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Blankenship
Hatfield; two sons, Duane (Stephanie) Hatfield of Houston, Texas, and William
(Lora) Hatfield of Mate Creek; one brother, Haven Hatfield of Carlsbad, N.M.;
two sisters, Rhodenna (Gerald) Pack of Beech Creek and Mary Lee (John) Hickok
of Waycross, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Qiana, Ryan, Johnny, Sarah, John Hunter,
Spencer and Tyler; 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 21, at the Devon Church of Christ with Bro. J. P. Blankenship, Bro. Travis Simpkins,
and Bro.
David Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Beech
Creek with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Red Jacket, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - February 12, 2013
Douglas M. Perkins age 73, of Red Jacket, W.Va., graduated from his
earthly home to his heavenly home on Friday February 8, 2013, at the Williamson, W.Va. Memorial Hospital. A
son of the late Raymond and Sarah Whaley Perkins, Doug, was born on February
25, 1939, at North Matewan, W.Va.
Those that precede him in death in addition to his parents include
his brothers James, Charles, Ronnie, and Curtis, and a sister Brenda Barger.
Doug was a United States Army Veteran and was proud of his service
to his country. Doug worked in Columbus, Ohio, for Westinghouse and upon his
retirement from this company he returned home to begin working in the coal
mines where he later retired and became an active member and proudly served in
the UMWA Local #1440. Doug was also a member of the North Matewan First
Assembly of God where he participated in various departments of the church. If
a job needed to be done or if assistance was needed in getting the job
accomplished, Doug, was willing to lend a helping hand. His most favored
accomplishment was his family and community of friends. Doug was not only a
loving but a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Those left to share his memory and mourn his passing include his
loving wife Linda Hardesty Perkins, son Doug (Valerie) Perkins; Daughters Karen
(Derrick) Christian and Leisha Perkins; Grandchildren
Kristie Kennedy, Ryan Perkins, Shayla Justice, Derrick Christian, Brittany
Perkins, Keri-Lynn Pope, Paula Bench, Harold May, Andrew Blankenship , Summer Perkins, Haylee New and Kadie-Jo
Perkins; Great Grandchildren Brenden Kennedy, Keagun Kennedy, Kinley Cooper,
Sophia Justice, Anna Elkins, Lil Brian Elkins, Alex Elkins, Sabastian Varney,
Isabella Bench, Shawn Bench, and Hannah Edwards; Brothers Randal Joe Perkins of
Columbus, Ohio, Bill (Jeanette) Perkins of New Jersey, Danny Frank Perkins of
Columbus, Ohio, and Keith (Anette) Perkins of Vienna, Ohio; Sisters Linda Smith
of Columbus, Ohio, Sue (Richard) Sierz of Michigan, Barbara (Joe) Kennedy of
Ohio, Shiela (John) McDonald of Ohio, Betty Keller of Columbus, Ohio, and Mable
Marie Estepp of Columbus, Ohio. Doug is also survived by a host of nieces,
nephews, loved ones and a community of friends and also his special friend whom
he loved as his very own daughter Marsha Lockard.
Services honoring the life of Doug will be conducted on Tuesday
February 12, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., from the North Matewan First Assembly of God
with the Revs. Lowell Sparks, Dallas Rife, and Richard Robinette officiating; burial will then follow in the Mountain View
Memory Gardens of Maher, W.Va., with graveside military rites being performed
by Belfry Chapter #141 of the Disabled American Veterans. Pallbearers will
include Ivan Lee, Michael Scales, Shawn Bench, Harold May, Dwayne Cooper, and
Tony Ross. Honorary Pallbearers will include Kenny Varney, Harold Lockard, Hugh
Colangelo, Walter Hardesty, Roger Hardesty, and Russell Hardesty, and Team
Mingo will also serve as distinguished honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Sprattsville, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Gilbert Times (WV) - March 7, 2012
Alice Lester, 67, of Sprattsville, died Friday, March 2, 2012. Born
on July 8, 1944, at Baisden, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Vannie Blankenship New.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at the
Mounts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dye and Browning Cemetery
at Verner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Thacker, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - June 2, 2013
Oma Blankenship,
age 92, of Thacker, W.Va., entered into the rest of her Lord and Savior on
Saturday morning June 1, 2013, at the South
Williamson, [Pike Co.], Ky., ARH Hospital. A daughter of the late George and Sally
Blankenship, Oma was born on
December 15, 1920, in Pike County, Ky.
Those that precede her in death in addition to her parents include
her husband Fonso Blankenship, sons
Danny K., Bobby Gene, and Jessie Blankenship,
three brothers and two sisters. Oma was a member of the Church of God In Jesus
Name of Phelps, Ky., as well as a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and great
grandmother.
Those that are left to cherish her memory and continue with her
legacy of faith and devotion include her sons
Kenneth and Harl Blankenship, daughters Loney (the late Edward) Hatfield, Della Ray (Roy)
Browning, Phyllis (Herbert) Glissondors, and Iris Lee (Red) Daniels, sister Esteline Lester and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services honoring the life of Oma will be conducted on Wednesday
June 5, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Church of God In Jesus Name of Phelps, Ky., with
the Revs. Opie Harris and Ronnie Wolford officiating, burial will then follow
in the Blankenship Cemetery of Jamboree, Ky.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Varney, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from Nov.
11 to Nov. 12, 2013
Lisa Copley, 42, of Varney, passed away Nov. 10, 2013, at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was
born April 22, 1971, in Delaware. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Betty Jean
Copley Blankenship. Lisa was a
homemaker.
Her survivors include her companion, Gene Randall Blair; son, Greg
(Angela) Copley of Taylorville; brothers, David Allen, Stewart Copley and Bobby
Courtney, all of Virginia; sister, Tammy Courtney of Virginia and step-brother
and sister, Clayton and Julie.
A memorial service will be held at the New Beginning Community
Church Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, from 6-9 p.m. Rev. Jason Allen will be
officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Verner, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - May 15, 2012
Emma Kathryn Mitchell, 89, of Verner, went to be with her Heavenly
Father Sunday, May 13, 2012. Born May 29, 1922, at Guyan, she was a daughter of
the late John Sherman and Edna
Carrie Blankenship Browning.
Also preceding her in death was her husband and true love with whom
she shared 66 years of marriage, Spice Creek, WV; seven sisters, Ardena
Browning, Clytia Browning, Ollie Browning, Glenna Vance, Elzora Grimmett, Zina
Wiley and Ivel Collier, and four brothers, Jimmy Browning, Clarence Browning,
Homer Browning and Rubal Browning.
Emma was a retired school teacher, formerly employed with Logan
County Board of Education, having taught school for 44 years. She was a member
of the Man Church of the Nazarene for 63 years where she taught Sunday school
for 58 years, served as the Missionary Leader, and was a member of the Ladies
Aide. Recently, the new Man Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center was
dedicated in honor of Emma and her husband, Bill, and Buddy and Juanita Ellis
for their many years of support and commitment to the church. She was also a
member of the START Club and the Hemlock Hills Garden Club. Emma led a very
active life and enjoyed quilting and crafts. She also served her church and
START Club by decorating for all special occasions. Emma loved all of the
week-end cookouts with her family, her church, and studying the word of God.
Above all, Emma's proudest accomplishment was that of being a wonderful and
devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a kind, caring and virtuous
woman, who had a tremendous influence on many people.
Survivors include her son, Richard (Janet) Mitchell of Verner; one
daughter, Rebecca (Alan) Dantes of Charleston; two granddaughters, Amy (John)
Keffer and Julie (Bobby) Morris, both of Verner; two grandsons, Ricky (Christy)
Blankenship of Madison and
Richie Mitchell and his fianceé, Amy Anderson, of Verner; great-grandchildren, Malorie Keffer and her fiancé, Trey
Taylor, John Thomas Keffer, Mitchell, Bethanie and Dylan Morris, Kendra and
Emily Mitchell and Conner Blankenship ; many special nieces and nephews and a
host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Man
Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Brian Pope and Rev. Rodney Robinette
officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Vitruls,
Charles Erwin, Bill Weese, Charles "Buddy" Ellis, Jonathan Ellis, Jim
Grimmett, Willie Senator, Doug Williamson, Bob Seakelly and Don Nester.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Wharncliffe, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, (WV) - March 1, 2013
Bangor "Nig" Cantrell Jr., 53, of Wharncliffe, went home
to be with the Lord Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Cabell Huntington Hospital
[Huntington, Cabell Co., WV] following a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 20,
1959, he was a son of the late Bangor and Ethel Gibson Cantrell.
Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Virgil, Ronnie
Gene, Burgess "Buck" and Drewey "Jed" Cantrell, and three
sisters, Geraldine Morris, and infants Mollie and Lula Cantrell. Nig was of the
Pentecostal faith and attended the New Hope Assembly of God at Switzer.
Survivors include two daughters, Rena M. Cantrell (Jeffery) Estepp
and Rachel E. Cantrell; one grandson, Kenneth Michael Estepp; three brothers,
Joseph Cantrell (fiancée Shelia Justice) and Bernard (Delana) Cantrell, both of
Wharncliffe, and John Cantrell of Ohio; four sisters, Vicki (Harmon) Frye of Stollings, Lois Jean (J. P.) Blankenship of
Meador, Kathy Ann (Randy) Bishop of Varney and Grace (Jimmy) Jeffrey of Sarah
Ann; a special friend, Freda Cantrell; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
family and friends.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the Collins
Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Dennison officiating. Burial will follow Highland
Memory Gardens at Godby. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Estepp, Allen Hatfield,
Ryan Hatfield, Jimmy Jeffrey, Kevin Cantrell and Jacob Browning.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - February 1, 2012
Landon Keith Hannah, the one and a half month old infant son of
Randy and Easter Whitt Hannah of Williamson, passed away unexpectedly Sunday,
January 29, 2012, in Williamson. He was born December 13, 2011, in South
Williamson, Ky.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Rylea Micah Hannah; an uncle,
Barry Chafin; and his maternal grandfather, Robert Whitt.
Survivors, in addition to his Daddy and Mommy, include two
brothers, Christian Andrew Hannah and Keigan Alexander Hannah, both of the
home; his paternal grandparents Earnest and Nellie Hannah of East Williamson;
his maternal grandparents, Rose Whitt and Gary Pauley of Williamson, James and
Victoria May of Turkey Creek, Ky., and Henry and Mildred Whitt of Williamson;
his paternal great-grandmother, Nettie Ratcliff of Kermit; his aunts and uncles Earnest and Regina
Hannah, Carl and Jeanetta Beckett, James and Angel Hosley, Jennifer Whitt,
Tiffany Whitt, Deanna
Blankenship, Katelynn Whitt,
William Henry Whitt, Shawn Staten, Joe and Nora Hartley, Tiffany May, and Kayla
May; his cousins, Kyra and Kirstin Hannah, Tamera Beckett, Keyleigh Hannah,
Lila Hannah, Jamison Hosley, Braxton Hosley, Kyleigh Hosley, Madison Chafin,
MacKenzie Chafin, Cameron Sammons, and Michael Staten.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 2, at 1 p.m.
from the Chattaroy Church of God with Pastor Mike Bostic and Terry Varney
officiating. Burial will follow in the Runyon Cemetery at Dan's Branch with his
Daddy and Shawn Staten serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - November 27, 2012
Franklin D. Sanson, 76, of Williamson, departed this life on
Saturday, November 24, 2012, at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born on
November 29, 1935, in Majestic, Ky., Franklin was the son of the late Robert
and Bertha Ferrell Sanson.
In addition to his parents, Franklin is preceded in death by his
loving wife, Janice Butler Sanson.
Franklin served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 - 1959 and was stationed
in Alameda, Calif. During his four year stint he enjoyed traveling to numerous
ports in China and most of Southeast Asia. Upon returning to America, he worked
for the Kentucky State Highway Department and the McCoy - Alma Coal Company
before retiring from his job as a property manager in Arvada, Colo. Most
recently Franklin enjoyed working as a greeter at the South Williamson Walmart.
Franklin was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in West Williamson and he
also enjoyed attending services at the Matewan Missionary Baptist Church in
Matewan.
He leaves to honor his loving memory and mourn his passing,
daughter June Sargent of San Francisco, Calif.; brother Ernest Sanson,
currently residing in the Philippines; sister
Helen Jean Blankenship of Majestic, Ky. Franklin is also survived
by nephews Robert and Bud Sanson and a host of family members and friends. He
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Honoring services will be conducted Thursday, November 29, at 1
p.m. at the Chambers Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Carl Butler
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
+2013, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV) - January 8, 2013
Doris Ann Blankenship, age 70, of Williamson, WV formerly of Sprigg, passed away Sunday,
January 6, 2013, at the Williamson Memorial Hospital. A daughter of the late
Clarence and Stella Mc-Coy Rutherford, Doris was born February 14, 1942 in
Mingo County, WV.
In addition to her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her son
Carly Rutherford, brothers Larry, Glen, Darrell, and Jack Rutherford. Doris was
a homemaker.
She is survived by daughters
Carmella Kinder of Matewan, WV; Angela Gooslin and Kelley Blankenship both of Ransom, KY; brothers Bobby, Dave,
Jimmy, and Charles Rutherford; sisters Peggy Wolford and Donna Pruitt;
grandchildren Christina Moore; Charles Kinder II; Mandy Cullop; Jacob Gooslin;
Jasmine Kinder; great grandchildren Azaria Moore; Ethan Ratliff; Joseph Kinder;
Bailey Cullop; and Liam Kinder.
Honoring services will be conducted Thursday January 10, 2013 at
Chambers Funeral Services Chapel at 1 p.m. with the Rev. David Smith
officiating. Burial will follow at the Murphy Cemetery at Merrimac. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Williamson, Mingo Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Williamson Daily News from
September 3 to September 4, 2013
Audrey Robine Ball Huff was born May 15, 1931, a daughter of the
late Joseph and Inice Tibbs Ball. She departed this life August 26, 2013, at
Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital [South Williamson, Pike Co.,
KY]. She had suffered from
a lingering illness for many years and her passing into God's hands was
peaceful.
She was the beloved wife of Robert N. Huff Sr., who also preceded
her in death.
She was the mother of adoring and dedicated children who will always love her and hold her in their heart:
Connie Huff (Kenneth Baker), Janice
Huff (Carl Blankenship), Robert Huff Jr. (Patty Casey), Terry
Huff (Patricia Huff) and Ryan Huff (Goldie Huff). Her grandchildren were the
delight of her life and her true joy was to always be teaching them something
new. They include: Mari Huff (Jesse Bryant), Jessica Huff (Seth Kennedy),
Schuyler Huff, Morgan Huff, Seth Huff, Kenneth Baker Jr., Dawn Baker and Mindy
Creech. She had two very special great-granddaughters, Micaela Baker and Gabby
Baker. Many young people were very special in her life, especially Wallace and
Jeff Rife. She also loved deeply her brother and his wife, James E. Ball (Mary
Ball).
Her gentle sister, Joan Ball Aguado preceded her in death.
She had many nieces and nephews. Especially dear and kind to her
during her long illness were: Nathan, Hayden and Stephanie Ball, Melissa Ball
Covington, Max Maurin, Molly Maurin and Henry, Michael and Maria Aguado.
Audrey was a very loving and kind woman. During her lifetime, she
was always willing to give of herself to community efforts, including volunteer
reading at grade schools, supporting the Boy Scouts of America or anywhere else
she was needed. She was also a long time member of the Red Jacket Kiwanis Club,
giving much of herself on a local, state and national
level.
She was very inspirational to her children and grandchildren;
always encouraging education, love of the arts, and all things natural,
cultural and historical. She wanted us to appreciate life and what it had to
offer. Until the end, she never lost her sense of wonder, curiosity or
creativity. She was a firm believer in God and the many miracles that we could
witness Him perform if only we would open our eyes and heart to Him, including
the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and what that meant for her future. While she
will always be loved and missed by all those who cared for her, we thank God
for her life and the time He gave each of us with her. We thank God for her
peaceful passing into His glorious presence.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 7,
2013, at the First Baptist Church at Varney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monroe
2012, Ballard, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 14, 2012
Ella Jane Lowe, 84, of Shanklins Ferry Rd., Ballard, passed away
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2012 at home. Born October 1, 1927 in McDowell County she was
the daughter of the late Andy and Liza Blankenship Lester. Mrs. Lowe was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ,
Rich Creek, Va.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Roy Lowe; one son, Edward Jay Lowe; one grandson, Roger Lance Lowe;
five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include four sons; Quintin Lowe and wife, Michelle
Gunnels Lowe of Ballard, W.Va., with whom she made her home; Roger Lowe and
wife, June of Fall Branch, Tenn., Alfred Lowe and wife, Lavon
"Sissy", and Timothy Lowe and wife, Linda all of Hanover, W.Va.;
seven sisters, Zella England of Princeton, W.Va., Ethel Shepherd of Pembroke,
Va., Betty Lester of Pontiac, Mich., Rosie Haynes and husband, James of
Sweetwater, Tenn., Roxie Cox and husband, Donald of Pinnacle, N.C., Barbara
Hunt and husband, Randy of Welch, W.Va., and Brenda Lester Steele of High
Point, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews; and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday Feb. 16, 2012 at
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., with Evangelist Gary
Dorm and Evangelist Roger Hazelwood officiating. Family and friends will serve
as Pallbearers. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Ballard, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2161652&fh_id=10556
Paul Douglas Blankenship age 74 of Ballard, WV passed away July 20, 2013 at his residence.
Born September 12, 1938 at Man, WV he was the son of the late James Watkins and Marie
Margaret Galyean Blankenship.
Paul had worked as an electrician in the Coal Mines. He was an avid
fisherman, enjoyed hunting, racing and woodworking. Paul was known for his
homemade instruments and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. What he loved most was
spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister
and two brothers.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 54 years, Brenda Sue Roop
Blankenship, four sons, Scott Blankenship of Walhalla, SC, Leslie
Blankenship and wife Kim of
Kernersville, NC, Boone
Blankenship and wife Sara of
Cashmere, WV and Adam
Blankenship and wife Susan of
Ballard, WV, one daughter, Anita Carden and husband Bobby of Peterstown, WV, grandchildren, Jacob and Jonah Carden , Amber McGuire and husband
Todd, Evan, Maggie, Emily, Tyler and Leila
Blankenship and a great
granddaughter, Chloe Carden and two sisters, Allene Hershey and husband Joe of
Florida and Bonnie Goans of Ohio.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV with Pastor Timmy
Sanderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery,
Princeton, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Ballard, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton Times (WV) - August 2, 2013
Clara Rosa Spangler Crawford, Ballard, W.Va, Born March 23, 1918 at
Lindside, WV she was the daughter of the late Leonard George and Rosa Lee
Broyles Spangler.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Clara
was a homemaker, worked a small dairy farm, an avid gardener (working with
three different garden spots), and in later years worked as a seamstress at
Giles Manufacturing in Narrows and Eggleston, VA. She was a member of the Red
Sulphur Presbyterian Church, loved to quilt, work puzzles, play bingo and tend
to her violets. She was a good cook, often sharing food with friends and family
and if she had more produce than she needed, she also shared with others. She
was a hard worker often saying "I work harder than anybody."
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband Howard W. Crawford in 1977; brothers, Oscar, Roy, L. G. Jr., Raymond
and Graydon Spangler; sisters, Glenna Davis, Ada Harvey and Eula Medley.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Thompson and husband Norman
of Ballard, WV and Gail McCall of Bluefield, WV; one granddaughter Susan-Rhea
Thompson Blankenship and husband Adam; nieces
and nephews; sister-in-law, Virginia Long of Ballard and brother-in-law, Don
Crawford and wife Freda of Lindside, WV.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, WV with Pastor Gene Fullen
and Jerry Woodyard officiating. Burial will follow in the Broyles Cemetery,
Lindside, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Cashmere, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - July 17, 2012
Wilma Conner Bradley, age 86, of Cashmere, W.Va., went to be with
the Lord Jesus, Sunday, July 15, 2012 at home. Born May 25, 1926 in Giles
County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Elliot R. and Delilah Shumate
Conner.
Wilma was a loving mother and grandmother. She had retired from the
Celanese Corp. One of her favorite pastimes was spending time on the farm with
her husband. She faithfully attended the Cashmere Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Hunter D. Bradley; and two sisters,
Louise Blankenship and Ruth Keatley.
Survivors include two sons, Danny Bradley and wife, Amy, and Donny
Bradley and wife, Debbie, all of Cashmere, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Matthew
and Hunter Bradley, Sara Stauter, James and Rosanna Bradley; and one
great-grandchild, Alyssa Hoover.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2012 at
the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Offenberger and
her grandson, James Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the Orchard
Cemetery, Ballard, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Greenville, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1531963&fh_id=10556
Karen Jayne Wickline Bradley Blankenship, age 55. From the river so deep, to the
mountain on high, we are saddened by the passing of Karen Jayne Wickline Bradley Blankenship. Karen Jayne passed away unexpectedly at
her beloved camp on Indian Creek, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Known as Karen by the Senior Citizens of Monroe County, as Jayne by
family and friends, and as Grammy to her dear grandchildren, she will be missed
by all. Karen Jayne had a heart of gold, a laugh and a smile that was
contagious, and a way about her that made you know she was the person you could
always come home to.
Born in Union, WV on March 10, 1957 to Vernon Wickline and Helen
Hedrick Wickline Meadows, Karen Jayne lived her entire life in Monroe County,
WV. Her parents preceded her in death.
Karen Jayne is survived by her soulmate and husband, Truman
Blankenship. The couple was
newly married and residing at Wayside, WV. Her daughter, Charity Englehart and
husband Deric, gave Karen Jayne two beautiful grandchildren, Karalynn and Eric.
They reside at Rock Camp, WV. Her daughter, Helena Bishop and husband Tony,
live in Peterstown, WV. Helena gave Karen three precious grandchildren, Donnie,
Dustin and Karisa Sebastian. Her life was also blessed by three stepsons and their families, Bruce Blankenship, Dwayne Blankenship
and Stacey Lucas. She had three brothers, Kay Wickline of Greenville, WV, Larry
Wickline of Wayside, WV, and Benny Wickline of Zenith, WV. She had one sister,
Jhanna Jo of Peterstown, WV. Many of her happiest moments included her nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends and family will gather at the Lindside Senior Center at
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012 and travel to Karen Jayne’s final resting
place on Peters Mountain, at Chambers Cemetery. Pastor Alan Hilton will conduct
the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Peterstown, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - February 8, 2012
John Edward Lee Turner, 65 of Peterstown, W.Va. passed away Monday,
Feb. 6, 2012 at his home. Born August 24, 1946 at Weston, W.Va. he was the son
of the late Sydney and Alma Dorothy Ables Turner. John was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Wanda Dunn Turner;
three sons, Jonathan Turner and fiancé Lisa Thompson, Marcus Turner and Isaac
Dunn all of Peterstown, W.Va.; three daughters,
Dorothy Blankenship and husband
Johnny of South Carolina, Rebecca Pierce and
husband Jimmy of Tennessee and Vickie Turner of Peterstown, W.Va.; two
brothers, Donald Turner and wife Jeri and Harry Turner of North Carolina; one
sister, Opal Cody of Wayside, W.Va.; and six grandchildren.
It was John's wish to be cremated. A Memorial service celebrating
John's life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at the
Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Weatherly officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Peterstown, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1443564&fh_id=10556
Ruby V. Thompson age 86 of Peterstown, WV formerly of Elyria, OH
went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Bowers Hospice
House, Beckley, [Raleigh Co.] WV. Born January 13, 1926 at Fort Gay, WV
she was the daughter of the late Charles McKenzie and Ella Crabtree McKenzie Blankenship.
Ruby was a member of the Peterstown United Methodist Church and was
active in the Senior Citizen Center at Lindside, WV. While in Elyria she was a
member of the First Assembly of God Church for many years, was a volunteer at
the Elyria Memorial Hospital and was a member of the YMCA Exercise Group.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
husband, Jolliffe Maynard Thompson, three sisters, Shirley Blevins, Elizabeth
and Opal McKenzie, two brothers, Rev. Charles Wray McKenzie and Franklin Damron
and one Daughter Mary Francis Thompson.
Survivors include three sons, Larry Joe Thompson and wife Patricia
of Ballard, WV, Jolliffe Michael Thompson of Elyria, OH and William Maynard
Thompson and wife Sheryl of Kankakee, IL, ten grandchildren, eleven great
grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at
the Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, OH.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Peterstown, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1880185&fh_id=10556
Gloria Virginia Terry age 74 of Peterstown, WV passed away
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born
July 13, 1938 at Rock Camp, WV she was the daughter of the late Dexter and
Callie Rogers Martin. Gloria was a homemaker and a member of the Peterstown
United Methodist Church where she participated in the S.O.S. and the Silver
Saints. She was also a member of the “Wednesday Cut-Ups”.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband
Thomas Ira Terry, Sr. and an infant son Curtis Terry, six sisters, Vidella Raines, Louise Hazelwood, Lucille Amos, Joy Amos,
Margie Donathon and Isabel Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons, Junior Terry and wife Vivian, Fred D.
Terry and wife Lynda, two daughters, Mae Dillon and husband Tommy and Brenda
Lively and husband Michael all of Peterstown, WV, one Brother, Claude Martin of
Pulaski, VA, ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2012 at
the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Malick officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bradley Cemetery, Lindside, WV. Nephews will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Peterstown, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.broyles-shrewsbury.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1997026&fh_id=10556
John Junior Long age 65 of Peterstown, WV passed away peacefully at
his home, Wednesday, March 7, 2013. Born March 17, 1947 at Wayside, WV he was
the son of the late Charlie and Katheryn Long. Johnny had worked for Pulaski
Furniture in Dublin.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Charles and Ernie Long and his mother in law, Violet Lawson.
Survivors include his loving wife, Linda Long, daughter, Pamela
Long of Peterstown, son, Russell Blankenship and wife Jennifer of Peterstown, WV, three
brothers, Harold Long of Narrows, Roger Long of Peterstown and Robert Long of
Princeton, five sisters, Virginia Meadows of Bozoo, Marie White of Narrows,
Brenda Walker of Ballard, Norma Jean Fritz of Peterstown and Carol Long of
Union, father in law, Jesse Lawson, sister in law, Grace Ann Long, several
nieces and nephews. He was loved very much and will be missed by all.
Graveside services will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the
Sunset View Cemetery, Bozoo, WV with Pastor Michael Biggs officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Sinks Grove,
Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 6, 2013
Delmas Shelly Lusk, 70, of Sinks Grove, formerly of Cyclone, W.Va.,
was granted his angel wings at 6:57 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at
University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburg,
[Allegheny Co.],
Pa. following a long illness. His final days were spent surrounded by family
and friends. Delmas was of the Baptist faith and was a coal miner for 28 years.
He was born November 13, 1942, in Cyclone, a son of the late Creed and Merlie
Bailey Lusk.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters
Lora and Rosie Lusk; two brothers Roy and Posey Lusk; a daughter Ambara Lusk;
father and mother-in-law Herndon P. and Earnie B. Stewart; brothers-in-law
Paris and Joseph Stewart; and ex-wife Barbara Lusk.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years Linda Stewart Lusk; five
children Belinda (Craig) Cook of Dunbar, Joyce Annette (Bruce) Long of
Fredericksburg, Va., Kevin (Robin) Lusk of Van, Shelly (Jeremy) Osborne of
Quinwood, and Christopher Lusk and fiancé Morgan McMillion of Weston; nine grandchildren Nicholas (Amber) Cook of
Sissonville, Matthew Cook and fiancé
Kanisha Blankenship of Beckley, Brandi Long and boyfriend
Victor Gallardo of Fredericksburg, Va., Miranda (Ethan) Dietz of
Fredericksburg, Va.; David Bruce Long II of Fredericksburg, Va., Shawn Lusk of
Marmet, Adrienne Lusk of Van, Tristin Lusk of Van and Brooklynn Osborne of
Quinwood; three great grandsons; four siblings Kennis (Imogene) Lusk of
Cyclone, Sherdon (Oma) Lusk of Cyclone, Audarene (Arlie) Walls of Oceana, and
Eleanor (Earnel) Lusk of Cyclone; other survivors include brothers-in-law Gary
(Rhonda) Stewart of Forest Hill, Terry (Nan) Stewart of Spotsylvania, Va.,
James Stewart of Lexington, N.C. and Anthony (Joyce) Stewart of Oceana;
sisters-in-law Brenda (Paul) Harvey of Kopperston and Polly Ann Stewart of
Shady Spring; and a host of other loving family and friends. Special thanks to
Delmas's niece Jennifer Lambert for her kind consideration.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September
7, 2013, at the Cyclone Church of God with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. He
will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Union, Monroe Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 4, 2012
Frank W. Arthur, 68, of Union, passed away Thursday morning,
February 2, 2012, at his home following a short illness. Mr. Arthur was born at
Gap Mills, W.Va., July 3, 1943, a son of the late Marcus Lafette and Gladys
Eppling Arthur. He was of the Methodist faith, a former member of the Union
Volunteer Fire Department and he was retired employee of Hercules and AET at
Covington, Va.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two
brothers, Marcus L. Arthur Jr. and Donnie Arthur.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Ann Boggs Arthur of Union; a son,
Steven W. Arthur and wife Cathy of Ronceverte; a daughter, Missy Y. Elmore of
Union; five grandchildren, Keith Mann, Craig Mann, Emily Arthur, Santana Elmore
and Brice Arthur; three brothers, Richard Arthur and wife Joyce of Knoxville,
Tenn., Gene Arthur and wife Carol of Gap Mills, Sam Arthur and wife Carolyn of
White Sulphur Springs; a sister, Mary Lou Blankenship and husband
Alvin of Gap Mills.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012, at
the Groves Funeral Home in Union with Rev. Eugene Fullen officiating. Burial
will follow in the Carmel Cemetery at Gap Mills.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Union, Monroe Co., WV,
Obituary
There is another Union in Barbour Co., JIM
http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x1956143896/Obituaries-Sunday-December-29-2013
Pauline "Polly" Elizabeth Honaker Taylor, 93, of Union,
WV, passed away Friday morning, December 27, 2013, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital
at Roanoke, Va., following a short
illness. Born at Union, WV, April 21, 1920, she was the last surviving child of
seven born to Ellis Patton and Sarah Catherine "Kate" Bare Honaker of
Alderson.
Polly was an employee of the Monroe County Board of Education for
19 years as a cook and special education teacher's aide at Union Elementary
School. She was the first president and member of the Indian Creek Community
Club for many years. She also was a member of the St. John's United Methodist
Church and a 1940 graduate of Alderson High School.
Polly was married to her husband, Fred Lewis Taylor, I, for 71
years and they lovingly took care of each other and their four children: Nancy
Paulette (Robert) Crews of Rock Camp, Beverly Ann (James) Chadwell of Bedford,
Va., Fred Lewis (Doris Ann) Taylor, II, of Sinks Grove and Drema Lee Taylor
Gautier of Pearisburg, Va.; 7 grandchildren,
Robert Don (Eva) Crews, Shannon Taylor Chadwell, Abbey Taylor
(Kevin) Blankinship , Chad
Lewis (Betsy) Taylor, Casey Lane (Jason) Napier, Jared Wesley Gautier and Tyler
Pierson Gautier; 4 great-grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth Crews, Grayson Lewis
Taylor, Gabrielle Lynne Taylor and Lilly SarahBeth Napier; a sister-in-law,
Betty Sue Taylor Durham of Grafton, Va.; a brother-in-law, Frank Eugene
(Bonnie) Taylor of Waldorf, MD; and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Polly's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December
30, 2013, at the Groves Funeral Home Chapel in Union with the Rev. Shahn
Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery at Union.
Pallbearers will be Dan Copeland, Steve Martin, John Honaker, Marvin Honaker,
Jerry Fullen, Gray Honaker, Freddie Honaker and Bobby Bostic.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Morgan
2012, Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., WV, Obituary
The Morgan Messenger, (Berkeley Springs, WV) - August 31, 2012
Michael Phillip Barkdoll, 71, of Berkeley Springs, formerly of
Hagerstown, Md., died Monday, August 20, 2012 at his home. Born May 4, 1941 in
Hagerstown, he was the son of Constance Eileen Miller Barkdoll of Carrollton,
Ga. and the late Leo Newton Barkdoll. He was of the Protestant faith. He
graduated from high school in Osceola, Fla. He served with the U.S. Marines
Corps from September 3, 1959 until his honorable discharge on August 30, 1963.
He retired as a lineman with Bell South.
In addition to his mother, he is suvived by one son, Anthony
Barkdoll, Athens, Ga.; one daughter, Tracie Tooker, Phillips, Maine; one sister, Sharon Blankinship, Hiram, Ga.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother,
Terry Barkdoll.
Services and interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nicholas
2012, Birch River,
Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - November 15, 2012
Helen B. Holbrook, 93, of Birch River, formerly of Ravenna, Ohio,
passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at her son's house in Ravenna. She was
born April 24, 1919, in Arcola, to the late Fleming and Mary O. (Utt) Barnette.
Mrs. Holbook retired in 1981 from the James A. Garfield school district, where
she was a second grade teacher, and during World War II she was known as one of
the Rosie Riveters.
Survivors include her daughters,
Anne (Dahn) Blankenship of Birch River and Charlotte (Fred) Bennett of Cowen; son,
Lonnie (Jessica) Holbrook of Ravenna; several grandchildren; and many
great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Hersel, in 1976; grandchildren, Danny and Veronica; daughter-in-law,
Naomi Holbrook; and, she was last of nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 16, at
Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel, with calling hours from 10
a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park,
Ravenna.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - February 7, 2013
Esther Mae Acord,
79, of Keslers Cross Lanes, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Monday,
February 4, 2013, at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill [Fayette
Co., WV]. Born November
21, 1933, at Clendenin, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur and Carrie
Huffman Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Stanley Acord;
one brother, William Hansford Blankenship; and
one sister, Florence "Flo" Tucker. She attended the Holy Gospel Church of God
at Swiss and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her two sons, Mark Acord and wife, Velma, of
Canvas and Blake Acord of Keslers Cross Lanes; three sisters, Ruth Acord of Swiss, Martha McAtee and husband, Donald, of Gauley Bridge and Dolly Treadway and husband, Frank, of Belva; one brother, Woodrow
Blankenship and wife, Brenda,
of Summersville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 8, at White
Funeral Home, Summersville, with Pastor Charles Blankenship officiating. Interment
will follow in Zoar Church Cemetery, Keslers Cross Lanes.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Mount Lookout, Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 16, 2012
Paul Campbell Nettles, 58, formerly of Richwood, passed away May
14, 2012, at his home after a brave battle with brain cancer. He was born Oct.
16, 1953, in Oak Hill. He graduated from Richwood High School in 1971 and
attended Glenville State College from 1971-1975. In 1976, Paul married his high school sweetheart Debbie Blankenship. Both were from Richwood where they raised
their daughters, Jill and Pam. Paul led the life of a committed family man,
teacher, coach and friend. He was employed by the Nicholas County Board of
Education. He dedicated his life to coaching track, football, basketball, and
softball, during which time he touched the lives of many. He was most proud of
and instrumental in the RHS football field/track improvement project, which was
one of his most successful community/ school endeavors. He quietly led by
example leaving a positive, everlasting impact on all those who knew him.
He leaves behind his beloved wife
of 36 years, Debbie; his daughter Jill and her husband Bob
Butcher of Mount Lookout; his daughter Pamela and her fiancé Roberto Gomez of
Boston. He also leaves his brothers John and Drew of Virginia, and parents Jean
and Lawrence of Richwood. His presence in our lives is a gift we will always be
thankful for.
Following his wishes, Paul was cremated. A memorial service to
celebrate his life will be Friday, May 18, at Dean Memorial Field in Richwood.
Friends can visit the family from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by the memorial
service at 7 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Nettie, Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 16, 2012
Glen Allen McClung, 57, of Nettie, formerly of Rupert, passed away
on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his home following a long battle with cancer.
Born March 4, 1955, in Rainelle, he was the son of Harold Glen McClung of Big
Mountain and Mary Helen
Blankenship of Crawley.
Glen was a miner with Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Company. He
attended Victory Chapel of Leivasy.
He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Dallas Elmore and
Clyde Blenden; a niece Michelle Goins, and a really special friend, Paul
Belcher and Kelcie Strader.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving fiancée,
Pauline Riffle of Nettie; one daughter, Kimberly and Jamie Nichols of Rainelle;
three sons, Brian McClung of Rupert, Doodle and Bridgett McClung of Rupert,
Michael and Kim McClung of Lewisburg; six sisters, Shelby Goins, Debbie Elmore,
Creta and Jim Meadows, Cathy Blenden, Crystal and David Deitz, and Melody and
Bill Garner; a brother Kirby and George Ann Blankenship, and
six grandchildren, Alex, Taylor, Ashtyn, Raven, Remington and Mahaley; Special
step children, Thelma and Kenny Baldwin of Maryland, and Randall and Mindy
Riffle of Nettie, and Trelvie Riffle of Craigsville; and step grandchildren,
Austin and Alisha Riffle.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at
the Wallace & Wallace chapel in Rainelle with Rev. Bradley Boyce
officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Nettie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Persinger, Nicholas Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 29, 2012
Mable Pearl Blankenship, 70, of Persinger, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Simons-Coleman Funeral
Home, Richwood, with Pastor Shirley Hellms officiating. Burial will follow in
the Cox Cemetery, Birch River.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ5M-JP2
Mable P. Blankenship – b. 22Oct1941, d. 25Sep2012
2012, Swiss, Nicholas Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 18, 2012
Franklin Ray Blankenship, 73 (1939), of Swiss, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in the White
Funeral Home at Summersville with Pastor Alva Blankenship officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Summersville, Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - November 12, 2013
Tony "Taz" Shelton, 63, of Summersville, went to join his
family and friends in Heaven on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Born December 7,
1947, at Spring Hill, he was a son of the late John Victor and Charlotte Marie Blankenship
Shelton.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth "Skip"
Shelton and Larry "Rusty" Shelton; sister, Elaine "Tink"
Shelton; and by his step father, Russel L. Dolin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of
the Vietnam War; a former tractor trailer driver; and was a jack of all trades
and master of none.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia G. Shelton; sons, Shane, Shawn
and Ryan Shelton; three granddaughters, Skylar, Alexis and Kayleigh Shelton;
sister, Vicky Tonkin; half-sisters, Rhonda Dolin, Denise Gunter and Crystal
Rutherford; half-brothers, Ty Dolin and John David Bush; and several nieces and
nephews.
In keeping with his wishes, the body will be cremated and there
will be no service at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Twenty Mile, Nicholas Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - November 26, 2012
Clemmer DeWitt Arthur, 78, of Twenty Mile, died Friday, November
23, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division. He was born December 18, 1933, in
Cannelton, to the late John Quincy Adams and Francis Annie O'Geary Arthur.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four
brothers and three sisters. He was a member of Dixie First Baptist Church, a
former manager of S&S Auto Parts, Gauley Bridge, and an Army veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife, Daisy Mae Keenan Arthur of
Twenty Mile; daughters, Deborah Dawson of Duck, Leona Jo Hanshaw of Lookout, April D. Blankenship of Summersville, Golden S. Arthur of
Lookout and Spring L. Lively of Twenty Mile; sons, Mark A. of Alta and Randall
D. Arthur of Twenty Mile; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and 29
great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, at Pennington
Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Jeff Sevy officiating. Burial will
follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pocahontas
+2012, Arbovale, Pocahontas Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.lantzfuneralhome.com/webcast/6018
Delcia Springston Blankenship, age 97, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at her home in Arbovale.
Born October 18, 1914, in Pleasant Ridge, Webster County, Delcia was the
daughter of the late James Ira Springston and Margaret Sill Springston.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Sage Blankenship. She was the youngest of 8
children, and proceeded in death by brothers Ralph
Springston, Sam Springston, Hugh Springston, Lee Springston, and sisters, Pearl
S. Henline, and Nina S. Hinkle. She was also preceded in death just a few days
ago, by her last loyal dog “Boy”.
She is survived by Russell
Sage Blankenship, Jr. of
Webster Springs, Retta
Blankenship and Randall Shears
of Arbovale. She considered Marie Brown of New Jersey and Jenny Brown of
Pennsylvania her grandchildren. Abby
Cassell of Arbovale, her caregiver, always brought a smile to her face.
She passed along her love of reading and learning to anyone who
might take a book when she finished it.
She believed Education was key to all our
futures. When she wasn’t reading she was
in her flower beds or in the garden where she also, most enjoyed sharing her
vegetables with her friends. She was member of the United Methodist Church.
Her relatives and neighbors from “home” in Webster County, Roger
and Connie Cowger, Susan Schrader, Shawna Krauthiem, Stella McCourt, Bonnie
Lewis Bates and Lonnie Lewis and the late Stephen Cowger were just like her
children. And although she was deaf
these last years, she and her friends have kept up communications by Faxing each other.
Delcia found a Fax machine far better than her mail box.
At her request she will be cremated and grave side services will be
held at a later time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Russell, 62, 27Apr1900
- ??Aug1962, (not specified), WV-235-30-4686
Putnam
2012, Buffalo, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on May
31, 2012
Brenna Diann Blankenship, 27, of Buffalo, W. Va. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside [Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co.,
PA], following a
courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1985 she was the daughter of
Beth (Richie) Harrison of Poca, W. Va. and Richard Shawn Bigham of Lancaster,
OH.
She was a 2002 graduate of Buffalo High School and was currently
employed as a Pharmacy Technician at C.A.M.C. Teays Valley with federal and
state certification. Most of all, Brenna was a wonderful wife and mother who
loved and cared for her children. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time
with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her loving husband, Travis L. Blankenship; a daughter, Shelby Blankenship; a son,
Mason Blankenship; a brother, Bryan Bigham of Buffalo, W. Va.;
paternal grandparents, Larry and Judy Snoke of Lancaster, OH, Ron and Pat
Burdette of Buffalo, W. Va.; as well as a host of loving family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Eleanor, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - March 21, 2012
Andy N. Francisco, 83, of Eleanor passed away Monday, March 19,
2012, at Country Villa Care Home, Buffalo following a long illness. He was a
retired building construction instructor at the Putnam County Vocational and
Technical Center. He attended Midway United Methodist Church. Andy enjoyed his
travels west, and loved to fish and spend time at his
camp in Pocahontas county. Born March 13, 1929, he was the youngest son of the
late Arthur and Blanche Francisco.
In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosalee Gibson Francisco; his
second wife, Maxine Stover Francisco; four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his loving son, Gary (Yvonne) Francisco of
Buffalo; son-in-law, Roy D. Vine; sisters-in-law, Millie Francisco, Tete
Withrow and Dorothy Landers; brother-in-law, Brackston (Pearl) Gibson; grandchildren, Michael (Kasi)
Francisco, Michelle (Ron)
Blankenship and Ryan D. Vine;
great-grandchildren, Hattie and Brodie Fisher and Teaghan, Rowyn and Zander
Francisco; step-great-grandchild, Samantha Blankenship ; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at
Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo with Pastor David Panaro Jr. officiating. Burial
will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Eleanor, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 18, 2013
Della S. Pauley, 94, of Eleanor, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013,
at her grandson's home in Hurricane,
surrounded by her family. She had been a resident of Eleanor since 1938 and
worked at the hosiery mill in Eleanor, H.A. Cox in Nitro and at Smith's Grocery
Store for 27 years. Della attended the First Baptist Church of Eleanor. Born
Sept. 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Barry Shepard and Bertha Blankenship Shepard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 73 years, Clarence F. Pauley, as well as three brothers and two
sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Johnston of Nitro;
grandsons, Paul (Kim) Johnston of Hurricane and Doug (Denise) Johnston of
Nitro; sisters, Gladys Elkins of Hewett and Jeneva Spencer of Hewett; 10
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A special thanks to
Kim Johnston, who served as Della's special caregiver for the last years of her
life.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at
Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel with Pastor Don Austin officiating. Burial
will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Eleanor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Washington, Boone Co., WV,
Shepard, Bery 46, M, KY, Head,
Shepard, Siggie 45, F, WV, Wife, (1885)
Shepard, Murley 20, M, WV, Son,
Shepard, Oma 17, M, WV, Son,
Shepard, Nellie 14, F, WV, Dau,
Shepard, Della 10, F, WV, Dau,
Shepard, Gladys 08, F, WV, Dau,
Shepard, Genevia 06, F, WV, Dau,
Shepard, Birtha 04, F, WV, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMCX-M4P
2012, Hometown, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - November 3, 2012
Mrs. Sandra Denise McKneely, 50, of Hometown, went home to be with
the Lord on October 31, 2012, at home.
She is survived by her husband, Billy McKneely; parents, Phyllis
and Dennis Mitchell of Arbuckle; two children,
Allen McKneely of Hometown and Bethany and husband,
Jermy Blankenship , of Hometown; sister, Truda Torres of
Buffalo; brothers, Timothy Mitchell of Cross Lanes, Randy Mitchell of Buffalo,
Scott Mitchell of Arbuckle and Dennis Mitchell of Culloden; and three
grandchildren.
A tribute to the life of Sandra will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 5,
at Hometown Independent Mission with Pastor Joe Scarberry officiating. Burial
will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 8, 2013
Virginia Lee Lambert Blankenship, 83, of Hurricane and Oak Hill, West Virginia, died March 5, 2013.
She was born in Dehue, Logan County, West Virginia, to Carl B. Lambert Sr. and
Florence Davis Lambert.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James C.
Blankenship Jr., a brother,
Carl B. Lambert Jr., and granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Wender.
She is survived by her brother, Terry L. Lambert; her daughter, Claudia Lynn Wender; grandson, David Andrew Wender and
great-grandchildren, Sophia, Audrey, and Timothy; her son, James C.
Blankenship III; grandson, James C. Blankenship IV, and great-grandchildren, Jay and Amelia;
and, granddaughter, Virginia Hope Dickinson and great-grandchildren Allison
Johnson and Cade Dickinson.
She now rests with her husband at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in
Beckley, West Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
James C., 69, 05Nov1926 - 15Sep1996, Hurricane, Putnam, WV, WV-236-36-9660
+2012, Teays Valley, Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - December 6, 2012
James Robert Sargent Jr., 73, of Teays Valley, formerly of St.
Albans, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012, following an extended illness.
He was the owner and operator of a small engine repair business for many years
and an avid guitar player who loved bluegrass, country and gospel music. He was
a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his
family. Born October 4, 1939, in South Charleston, he was the son of the late
James Robert Sargent Sr. and Edna L. Hiveley Adkins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joey
Sargent; sister, Phyllis Blankenship; and great-grandson, Owen Hines.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Wanda F. Scarberry
Sargent; daughter, Ebonie (Charles) Vickers of Eleanor; son, Bobby (Elizabeth)
Sargent of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one
grandchild on the way.
Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 7, at
Raynes Funeral Home Eleanor Chapel, Eleanor, with the Rev. Tim Burch
officiating. Burial will follow at Culloden Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Winfield,
Putnam Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Gazette (WV) - April 28, 2013
Julie Ann Dozier, 41, of Winfield, passed away Friday, April 26,
2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital [South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV], following a short illness. Born June 19,
1971, in South Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. Blankenship.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Orville and Faye Robinson and Graden and Polly Blankenship. Julie
was a beautician and loved cooking, baking, singing and anything artistic. She
had a special relationship with her many, many animals.
Surviving are her mother and step-father, Frances and Joe Henson;
her brother, Dewey Graden Blankenship II,; step-brother,
Joe E. Henson; her sisters, Jonny Workman and her husband, Dave, Jackie Coleman and
her husband, Will; nieces, Savannah Dauber, Mindy Grey and Jessica Stewart;
great-nieces and nephews, Makayla Grey, Alexandria Stewart, Kaleb and Jakson
Dauber. Also surviving are her fiancee, Gary Reed; and
a host of special friends.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Chapman
Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Rev. Richard Sparks
officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Raleigh
+2013, Amigo, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 28, 2013
Robert "Bob" Fann Sr., 82, of Amigo, went home to be with
the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Born April 20, 1931, at Covel,
W.Va., he was a son of the late Stokley and Beulah Hylton Fann.
Bob loved playing and listening to Bluegrass music; he was a
beekeeper, working on antique cars, gardening, and rebuilding old buildings
with his brother. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Amigo
Missionary Baptist Church; he was a retired Police Officer with the
Metropolitan DC Police Force. Once moving back to W.Va., he was a Rural Mail
Carrier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two
sisters, Alma Louise Fann and Margaret Johnson, and a brother, Ernest
"Pete" Fann.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 55 years, Norma Blankenship Fann; a daughter, Deborah "Debbie"
Young and husband, Detzel "Dee," of Soak Creek; a son, Robert E.
"Robbie" Fann Jr. and companion, Patricia "Pat" Cox of
Rhodell; a grandson, Jordan Andrew Young, who is attending college in Glenville,
W.Va.; a brother, David A. "Dave" Fann and wife, Donna, of Amigo;
several nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Services to celebrate the life of Robert "Bob" Fann Sr.
will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral
Home, Sophia, with Pastors Curtis England and Gilbert "Junior" Dotson
officiating. Following the services Bob will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial
Park, Beckley. Family and friends will be serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Amigo, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 29, 2013
Norma Fann, 80, of
Amigo went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Born
September 18, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Orpha Prince
Blankenship, and stepdaughter
of Louise Cantalina Blankenship.
Norma enjoyed taking care of friends and family, going on vacation
in Tennessee and Christmas time with her family. She was a graduate of Mullens
High School and attended the Amigo Missionary Baptist Church. Norma was also a
member of the Mullens Chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star.
In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her
husband of 55 years, Robert Fann, Sr.; sisters,
Irene McKinney and husband Glen, Hester Lefler and husband Laverne, Hazel Roop and
husband, Pete; brothers, David Blankenship and Gaylord Blankenship.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Deborah Fann
Young and husband, Detzel "Dee" Young, of Sophia, WV; son, Robert
Fann, Jr., and companion, Patricia Cox, of Rhodell, WV; grandson, Jordan Andrew
Young of Glenville, WV; brothers, Gene "Peewee" Blankenship and wife Joyce of MI, Ancel Paul Blankenship and wife Lee of MI, Dexter "Deck" Blankenship of Mullens, WV; sister, Barbara Lester of Mullens; sister-in-law, Libby
Blankenship ; and several
nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2013, at
Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with Rev. Gilbert "Junior" Dotson and Pastor Curtis England officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 19, 2013
Marsha Rae Blankenship, 60, of Beckley, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013.
Friends may gather with the family on Friday, December 20, 2013,
from 11 a.m. to noon in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
committal service will follow at the cemetery. She will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Coal City, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 5, 2013
Wesley Monroe Adams Jr., 69, of Coal City, peacefully left this
world December 3, 2013. Wesley was born March 18, 1944 to the late Wesley
Monroe, Sr. and Arzula Bays Adams.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Houck and Reva
Basham; two nephews, Buddy and Bimbo Houck and one niece, Teresa
Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife
of 45 years, Louise Blankenship
Adams; three children and 11
grandchildren: Tammy Burton and her daughter Kelsey, who he helped raise, of
Coal City, Kevin and his wife Jenifer and their six children, Noah, Hannah,
Sara, Sam, Noelle and Jesse of Coal City, Nathan and his wife Karen and their
four children Hannah, Gracie, Natalie and Nate of Shady Spring; special nephew,
Luke Houck of Mabscott; four brothers, Clyde Adams, Dempsey Adams and his wife
Donna of Epperly Hill, Ernest Adams and his wife Norene of Coal City and Willie
Dean of Fayette County; sister, Patricia Fink and her husband Gary of Kodak,
Tenn. and a host of nieces and nephews.
Wesley enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting,
fishing, camping and sports. He was the assistant softball coach at Woodrow
Wilson High School for many years. He also coached Little League baseball, girls softball and midget league football. Wesley was a 1962
graduate of Stoco High School.
A committal service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens where burial will follow. Pallbearers will be Luke Houck, Wayne Houck,
Steve Adams, Kent Adams, Robert Phillips and Mark Grim. Honorary pallbearers
will be grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
WV Marriages; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FT53-3J8
Blankenship,
Louise Marie – Adams, Wesley Monroe – 1968, Raleigh Co.,
2013, Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 27, 2013
Deceased Name:
Nina Virginia Blair
Nina Virginia Blair, 95, of Crab Orchard, went to her eternal home
on Friday, October 25, 2013, just one month shy of her 96th birthday. Born
November 25, 1917, in Danbury, NC, she was the daughter of the late William
Wesley and Jennie Gray Rhodes.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers,
William Hollis Rhodes, Posey E. Rhodes; sister, Josie Rhodes Stevens; special
sister-in-law, Ellen Lackey Rhodes; and stepson, Bruce "Buddy"
Taylor.
Nina graduated from Lawsonville High School in 1937 and moved to
Crab Orchard in the late 1930s. She owned and operated Nina's Market in Crab
Orchard for many years. Nina was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church
and attended the Fellowship Sunday school class as her health permitted. She
was also an active member of Circle #1.
Survivors include her son, Donald Blair of Crab Orchard;
grandchildren, Mrs. Christopher (Sandra) Graham of Beckley, Mrs. Dale (Joanna)
Fitzpatrick, II, of Crab Orchard, Ralph Bailey of Long Branch, WV, Gregory
Taylor of Daniels, WV; great-grandchildren,
Dakota Blankenship , Sidney Graham, Destiny Blankenship, Alden Fitzpatrick, II, Alex Fitzpatrick,
Tyler Bailey, Hannah Bailey; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 29,
2013, in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Sisson and Pastor
Jennie Leake Hemrick officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Graham, Dale Fitzpatrick, Pete Graham, Butch
Harper, Greg Taylor and Barry Stevens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beaver, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 9, 2012
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Hester Louise Martin,
76, of Beaver, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2012. Born September
20, 1935, at Basin, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Jennis
Shrewsbury. Hester loved to sew, cook, decorate cakes, and entertain. But most
of all she loved the time she spent with her family and her friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband, Raymond White, and a granddaughter, Michelle White.
Those left to cherish her precious memory include her husband,
Aldus Martin; children, Michael White and wife, Connie, Louise Muscari and
husband, Dr. Samuel Muscari, Jr., and Phyllis Bonar and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Tina Blankenship, Patricia Haga, Bruce Haga, Jr., Ginger
Smith, and David White; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Leona McKinney, Opal
McKinney, Harold Shrewsbury and wife, Connie, Dale Shrewsbury and wife,
Anthonette, and Elsie McKinney and husband, Britan.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Blue Ridge
Funeral Home, Beckley, with Rev. William O. Tolliver officiating. Following the
services, she will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 24, 2012
Ernest Lee Green, 62, of Beckley, passed away Thursday, January 19,
2012, at his residence. Born April 4, 1949, in Wyoming County, he was the son
of the late Charles and Zelva
Blankenship Roach. Ernest was
a retired coal miner for Beckley Coal Co. He was a member of Cornerstone
Baptist Church in Glen Daniel and the UMWA. He enjoyed spending time with
family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,
Brenda Faye Green.
Survivors include his son, Michael Wayne Green and wife Stephanie
of Shepherd, Mont.; grandchildren, Michael Lee Green, Johnathan Crew Green and
Brandon Acord, all of Beckley; sisters, Ann Farrugia and husband Bill of
Beckley, Bertha Clifton of California and Janice Cook of Pineville; and a
brother, Reed Green and wife Sue of Rupert.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday, January
25, 2012, in the Calfee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Calfee Cemetery at
Mt. Tabor. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 8, 2012
Regina Gayle Williams Presgraves, age 42, of Beckley, WV, passed
away at the Charleston Area Medical
Center Memorial Division on Sunday, April 1, 2012, following a long illness.
Born on January 25, 1970, in Front Royal, Virginia, she was the daughter of the
late Albert Ernest Williams Sr. and Dorma Rogers Robinson. Mrs. Presgraves was
a homemaker, and a member of the New Covenant Church in Beckley. She had made
her home in the Beckley area for most of the past 20 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister
Patricia Darlene Mills Sowards.
Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband Luke
Presgraves Sr. Five children: David Buracker of Luray, Va., Luke Presgraves Jr.
and his wife Nicole of Beckley; Joshua Presgraves of Beckley; Matthew
Presgraves of Beckley, and an adopted daughter Whitney Adkins of Beckley. Her
siblings, Albert "Junior" Williams and his wife Betty of Middletown,
Va., Barbara "Barbie" Dressler and her husband Donnie Strasburg, Va.,
Charles "Tattoo" Williams Sr. and his wife Shelly of Beckley, Gary
Williams and his wife Karen of Moneta, Va., Michael Willard Williams of
Beckley, Debbie Garcia and her husband Larry of Beckley, Heather Redden of
Midway, and Shannon Brown of Beckley. Three grandchildren, Cylie
Blankenship, Abby Blankenship, and Taylen Buracker, along with many
nieces and nephews are also among her survivors.
Memorial services will be conducted at the Cranberry Baptist Church
on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Roger Pauley officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 6, 2012
As the sun rose on the morning of June 4, 2012, God called one of
his blessed angels home. Vickie Lynn Underwood Arce-Torres was met at the
pearly gates of Heaven by her loved ones who have gone to help God prepare a
place for her. She will be greatly missed by all but never forgotten. Vickie
was the youngest daughter of the late Howard and Dasie Blankenship Underwood. She was the loving mother of the late Roger Douglas Wood
Jr.
Those left here on Earth to cherish her memory are her loving
husband Manuel "Manny" Arce Torres, her dear mother-in-law Carmen
Arce-Torres, known as Mama to all. Her sister and
brother-in-law Janet and Ben Hawkins of Sophia, her sister Sandra Underwood of
Mebane, NC. and her beloved son Ronald Wood; two stepsons Joey
Arce-Torres and Rob Arce-Torres and their families of Oregon, a stepdaughter
Mary Ann Boyles and her family of Michigan. Nieces Julie Harrah and husband
Mack of Greensboro, NC., Bella Alexander and husband Joe of Georgia, Kathy Jo
Pickard and husband Tracy of Florida and nephew Duane Grubb and wife Cherry of
North Carolina. And her miracle baby Lexi Harrah of Greensboro, NC. Many other
family members and friends will greatly miss her. Vickie was a member of Sophia
Freewill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and her sweet
puppy, Coco. Her joyful laughter and infectious smile will be missed by all who
knew her.
Services will be at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, Thursday June
7th, at 11 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 14, 2012
Carl Lewis Richmond Jr., 48, formerly of Coal City, passed away
June 11, 2012, in Morgantown. Carl was born November 18, 1963, in District
Heights, Md., to Carl Lewis Richmond Sr. and Shelia Marie Deweese Richmond.
He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Carl
enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews as well as attending their
sporting events. He was an avid baseball fan especially the "Cubs."
His favorite football team was the Chicago Bears. He was a graduate of
Independence High School. Carl was a carpenter by trade.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Sara Beth
Richmond, grandparents Helen and Alvie Richmond, and Dale and Dicie Deweese, as
well as a host of aunts and uncles.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory
include his brothers, Donald Richmond and wife, Bonnie of Beckley and Gary
Richmond of Morgantown; sisters, Dedra Blankenship of Morgantown, Kim Stuchell and husband,
Bryan of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; 11 nieces
and nephews, Justin, Jerrica, Jacob, Jaycie Blankenship , Christopher, Nicole and Paige Richmond,
Branden, Bethany, Bryanna, and Brenten Stuchell; a great-niece Jada Richmond; a
close friend on the family, Kevin Blankenship; extended family and a host of friends.
Services will be held on Saturday June 16th, 2012, at 2 p.m. at
Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Beckley, with Pastor Don Kelly officiating.
Following the services he will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens,
Beckley. His nephews will be serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 22, 2012
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jeremy Paul Dickens
on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, following a car accident. He was 34 years old.
Jeremy was born on Sept. 2, 1977, in Beckley. He was the son of Finley Dickens
and the late Vickie Griffith Dickens.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his mother, a grandfather Finley
Dickens Sr. grandmother Nettie Griffith and two cousins Justin
Blankenship and Scott
Griffith.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving
wife Andrea and sons, Blake Paul age 5 and Mason Dwane 23 months. His brother Daniel, his wife Ann and their family of Maryland,
sister Amy Lane, her husband Greg and their family of Fairdale. Jeremy
will be remembered as a wonderful husband and a great father.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23rd,
in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Paul Zutaut officiating. Burial
will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Beckley. Family and friends
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 5, 2012
Patsey Ellen Aliff,
age 79, of Beckley, WV, passed away at the Raleigh Center at Daniels, WV, on Monday, July 2, 2012.
Born on January 19, 1933, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Troy William Blankenship and Grace Ellen Bolen Blankenship Meadows, and was the stepdaughter of the late
Clifford Meadows. Mrs. Aliff was a homemaker, a member of the Crossroads
Apostolic Church. She had made her home in Beckley all of her life.
Mrs. Aliff was preceded in death by her husband, Wilby Washington
Aliff Jr., a son Wilby Daniel Aliff I, and a brother David Meadows.
Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her children:
Troy William Aliff of Reidsville, NC; Clifford James "Jim" Aliff and
his wife Debby of Beckley; Debby Blackburn-Dunkley and her husband Buddy of
Lanark, WV. A sister-in-law, Rita Meadows Buckner of
Michigan. 6 grandchildren: Telena Bennett of Lewisburg, Danny Aliff of
Beckley, Mikey Blackburn and his girlfriend Mandy Thomas of Beckley, Nick
Blackburn and his girlfriend Sydni Bibb of Beckley, Christie Williams and her
husband Stephen of Lanark, Buddy Dunkley Jr. and his wife Kristy of Lanark. A daughter-in-law, Vickie Aliff of Beckley, and many nieces and
nephews. 5 great-grandchildren, Hayden, Keegan,
Thomas, Stacie, and Stephenie.
Funeral services will be conducted to Celebrate The
Life Of Patsey Aliff on Friday, July 6, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Rose and
Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Rev. Jimmy Miller officiating. Burial
will follow at the Greenbrier Burial Park in Hinton, WV. Pallbearers will be
family members and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
Irene Ruth Cook Blankenship, 88, of Beckley formerly of Oceana, passed away on August 20,
2012. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was
born July 10, 1924, the daughter of the late James Levi and Nina Mae Shannon
Cook.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Luther Clifford Blankenship, a
sister Dolly Bowman, and three brothers, Herschel, Haskell, and James Cook Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, daughter Devonna
(Bill) Taylor of Lavalette WV and son
Jerome "J. B." Blankenship and fiancé' Linda Wilson of
Beckley; Also her precious cat of 17 years, Lucky.
Irene loved her family dearly and was so proud of her
granddaughters, Stephanie Saunders of Martinsburg WV, Dr. Kelly (Alan) Slater
of Huntington WV, Jessica (Mitchell) Yonts, and Jennifer (Scott) and step-son
Cade Whitt of Beckley. Her greatest joy was her great-granddaughters, Madison
Dawn Yonts and Avery Grace Slater. These two little special girls could light
up her face with love. She is also survived by a brother, Gene T. (Joy) Cook of
Clear Fork WV, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. Irene had a gentle and
kind heart with her life revolving around her family. We all thought Mom had to
be the best cook in the world for no one ever went hungry at Irene's house. She
was constantly cooking and baking goodies in her kitchen.
Irene and Luther enjoyed trips with the Airstream Club and
traveling all over the country. They especially enjoyed winter months in
Florida. She was a devout Christian and was a member of the Advent Christian
Church of Clear Fork. She was an active member of the Shut-In Program with
Faith Community Church. A favorite activity was watching the Gaithers on TV and
listening to their CDs, especially those of David Phelps. A special joy was
going to the Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour 2011 concert in Huntington.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Blue Ridge Funeral
Home in Prosperity on Friday, August 24, at 1pm. with Pastor Sam Peterson
officiating. Interment will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will
be James Cook, Mark Cook, Tom Meritt, Bob Ellis, C.R. Burgess, and Chandos
Peak.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Funeral
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x354172549/Lillian-R-Blankenship
Lillian Rockwood Blankenship died Monday, Oct. 1st, 2012 at 3:19 p.m. at her home on Lilly
Street in Beckley.
A rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at
the George W. Seaver Chapel. Lillian will be in repose from 6 to 8 p.m. where
her friends may visit her. The rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Sunday, Oct. 7th at 3:00 p.m. Lillian will be laid to rest in the Gate of
Heaven Cemetery at Monte Vista Park in Bluefield.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 9, 2012
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Danny Ray
Kennedy, 54, of Beckley, who died on November 4th, 2012 at 5:30 a.m. Danny Ray
Kennedy was born on October 30, 1958 at Iaeger. He was the son of the late
Mason and Ilene Elizabeth
Blankenship Kennedy. Danny was
a retired coal miner and loved to hunt, but his greatest love was spending time
with his grand babies.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Diane Lynn Morgan
Kennedy, two sons Jason and his wife, Heather of Coal City, Chad and his wife,
Stephanie of Beckley. Danny was blessed with three grand babies Zack, Lexi and
Krys. Danny leaves his surviving brothers and sisters, Junior Kennedy of Simon,
Joseph Kennedy of Rock House, Bobby Kennedy of Simon, Ruth Ann Estep of
Hanover, Peggy Sue Morgan of Simon, Earnestine Cline of Simon, Sheila Kennedy of Lynco.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 11th at 11 a.m. at the Jesus
Name Church at Long Branch. Burial will follow in the Calfee Cemetery at Mt.
Tabor.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Beckley, Raleigh Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Marsha Rae Blankenship, 60, of Beckley, WV passed away on Monday December 16, 2013 in
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born March 5, 1953 in Oceana,
WV, a daughter of the late Ocel Clinton and Mary Ellen Greene Bowden.
She is survived by her loving husband
of 31 years Raymond Blankenship; a son
Nick Blankenship and fiancé Allison Greene; a grandson Alex Blankenship; a sister Sandra Holmes of Lillydale; three great nephews Garrett
Blackburn of Lillydale, Matthew Gilley of Texas and Bradley Gilley of Florida;
a special friend Mike Craft of Lynco; and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Friends may gather with the family on Friday December 20, 2013 from
11-Noon in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, committal
service will follow at the cemetery. She will be
laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Cabell
Heights, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 23, 2012
Billie Jean Gillum, age 78, of Cabell Heights, went to be with the
Lord, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, on Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
Born on April 16, 1934, in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late George
Reinhart and Ruth Mayse Reinhart.
Mrs. Gillum was a retired cook, having served as a cook at Black
Knight Country Club, National Mine Academy, Bank of Raleigh, and the Raleigh
Headstart Program. Mrs. Gillum was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. She was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County.
She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Eugene Gillum.
Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband of
64 years, George Edward Gillum; a daughter,
Barbara Blankenship and her husband Tom of Ball Ground, Ga.; sons, Tom Gillum and
his wife Bette of Pittsburgh, Pa., Harry Gillum and his wife Brenda of
Clarksburg, W.Va., Michael Gillum and his wife, Christina, of Fayetteville; 12
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren are also among her survivors.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints at Stanaford Acres on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 11
a.m., with Bishop Robert Doolittle as the speaker. Burial will follow at the
Davis Cemetery at Mount Tabor, W.Va. Men of the church
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 20, 2012
Kevin Wayne Wilson, 48, of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord
Thursday, December 6, 2012. Born November 23, 1964, in Montgomery, W.Va., he
was the son of Nancy Jean Wall and the late David Louis Wilson Sr.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Kelly E. and Myrtle Wilson, maternal grandparents, Bettes A. and
Georgia Wall, brother, Keith Wilson, sister, Lydia Ann Wilson, and two uncles
Thomas A. Wall and Harold Allen Wall. Kevin liked music, playing the guitar,
camping, fishing, and loved animals.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Nancy J.
Steverson Wall (of Beckley), brother, David Wilson Jr. (of Atlanta, Ga.), aunt, Peggy Blankenship (of Atlanta, Ga.), two uncles, Bettes Lee Wall (of Oak Hill,
W.Va.) and Raymond Wall (of Topeka, Kan.), niece, Amber Wilson (of Atlanta,
Ga.), two nephews, Dustin Wilson (of Atlanta, Ga.), and Jeremy Wilson (of Long
Beach, Calif.), and two cousins, Kelly Dorsett (of Atlanta, Ga.) and Briggette
Moore (of Atlanta, Ga.).
Services at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Blue
Ridge Funeral Home, with the Pastor Gene Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens, Beckley. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 21, 2013
Mary Josephine Turpin Blankenship, 78, of Beckley, formerly of Oak Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 20,
2013, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born July 23, 1934, at Carswell
Hollow, she was the daughter of the late Bentley Turpin and Gay Delphia Turpin
Johnson. Mary had been a 14-year resident of Oak Hill. She was a homemaker and
a former member of the Living Word Church, Mossy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter
Eugene Blankenship.
Survivors include one son,
Eugene K. Blankenship of Beckley, and two sisters, Pam Souders and
Harriet Cramer, both of Circleville, Ohio. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Melanie Whelan, Crystal Gray, Teagen Nicole Blankenship and Kennedy Erika
Blankenship and two
great-grandchildren, Addy Gray and William Joseph Whelan.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Living
Word Church in Mossy with Pastor Paul Basham officiating. Committal and
entombment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in
Princeton. Mike Anderson, Dean Dix, Jared Gray, Ted Martin, Eugene K, Blankenship and Ben Whelan will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Beckley,
Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 10, 2013
Bud Spears had a personality that could light up the room, and
although he's gone, those who knew and loved him will carry that light
throughout their lives. Howard L. "Bud" Spears, age 78, of Beckley,
passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, following a life of simple enjoyments and a
true belief that life is best spent in the company of family and friends. Bud
was born April 15, 1935, in Logan, W.Va., to the late Lewis Herold Spears and
Athaline "Granny" Bryant Spears, both of Logan. He shared much of his
childhood with his beloved Grandma Bryant in Beckley.
As a young man, Bud met the love of his life, Mona Kay, his wife of
56 years, at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Beckley. Bud could sell milk to a
cow — his abilities as a salesman and businessman came naturally, and he
invested much of his time and interest in his adopted hometown of Beckley. As a
young man he worked as a cashier at A&P Grocery before he began his four
years of service in the U.S Air Force in 1956. His service for his country took
him to Alexandria, Louisiana, and then to the Thule Air Base in Tooley,
Greenland. Following his military service, he was a sales representative at May
Office Service. He later became owner of Business Supplies and Ideal
Construction, where he built Ridge Homes and American Standard Homes. As an
employee at Meadows Construction he helped build Memorial Baptist Church, a
project that always held a special significance in his heart. Bud was a West
Virginia State Road Supervisor and an Account Executive at WOAY-TV. His position
as publisher for the West Virginia edition of Builder/Architect magazine led
him on many architectural adventures throughout the state prior to his
retirement. He was a former member of the Jaycees and Civitans, former Chairman
of the Raleigh County Republication Party, and a recent delegate for the WV
Silver Haired Legislature. Bud found solace at the beach. He visited Oak Island
and Carolina/Kure Beaches in North Carolina for over 30 years, and loved walks
in the sand with his wife and family followed by fried seafood platters and
cold beer. Since retiring, his typical morning consisted of coffee and
conversation with friends at McDonald's; a heaping bowl of Cheerios over The
Register-Herald; and stocking his bird and squirrel feeders with corn and seed.
He loved afternoon walks with the family dogs, westerns and mysteries on TV
Land, and his mother's fried cauliflower (a family tradition). His charming
smile and contagious laugh brought joy to many.
Survivors include wife, Mona Kay Turner Spears of Beckley, daughter
Lesa K. Spears of Beckley, son Howard K. Spears and Patricia Bair of North
Carolina, granddaughter Valerie L. Spears-Jarrell and husband Jeremy Jarrell of
North Carolina, brother Michael Roger Spears and wife Judy of Virginia, sister Donna
L. Spears Logan and husband Nick of Florida, brother Estele H. Spears and wife
Missy of Maryland, brother Lewis H. Spears Jr. and wife Kathleen of Virginia, sister-in-law Loretta Turner Blankenship and husband
Darrell of Beckley.
Visitation will be held 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a memorial service
from 6 to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Melton Mortuary in Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 31, 2013
On Monday, Oct. 28th, 2013, our most loved, Tony "Larry"
Metrick, of the Oak Grove Community, passed away at the Raleigh General
Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was in the 64th year of his life. The
fifth of seven children, Tony Lawrence Metrick was born on April 8th, 1949.
Affectionately known as "Larry" throughout his life, he was the son
of the late Tony Lawrence and Helen Martin Metrick.
A brother, Kennis and sister, Jean Metrick have preceded him in
death, as well as his mother-in-law, Gertrude Cook Tolbert.
Larry's childhood was spent on Murray Street in Beckley. He
attended Central Elementary School and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High
School. Larry's work ethic began early in life. At the age of 16, he would walk
to work to Johnny's Dollar Market at Sprague. As he grew older, Larry went to
work at Wayne Insulation in Falls Church, Va., returning to Beckley to work at
Beckley Honda. In 1974, Larry entered the coal industry retiring in 2006, from
Dakota Mining. Always staying busy, Larry then worked in maintenance at
Cranberry Woods before fully retiring in 2011 due to ill health.
In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and all kinds of
water sports. As his four daughters who adored their Dad, said, "Daddy
liked to tinker. He was a 'Jack of all trades a Master of none.' But did he
ever love his family! His wife, children and grandchildren meant the world to
him.
" On August 30th, 1974, he married the love of
his life, Patricia Rae Tolbert. To Larry and Patty's union was born his four daughters, Amy Metrick Burgess of Old
Eccles Road, Kellie Villenave and her husband, Ben of Oak Grove, Kathryn Blankenship and her husband, Christopher of Fayetteville and Allison Metrick of Oak
Grove. He was the proud "Papa" of Garrett, Tessa, Lillie, Clay,
Kennedy, Sage and Anna. The family worshiped at the Oak Grove Christian Church.
Larry was the dear brother of Connie Foshee of Summersville, Nicki Kist and her
husband, William of Panama City, Fla., Eric Metrick and his wife, Susie of
Beckley and Glen Metrick and his wife, Nancy of Ft. Myers, Fla. and his
sister-in-law, Virginia Metrick of Beckley; numerous nieces and nephews also
survive. Larry was very fond of Patty's family, the Tolberts. His
father-in-law, Clifford Tolbert is still living at age 95, as well as a large
extended family. Larry was blessed with many friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 1st from 11 a.m. to
12:50 p.m. at the Oak Grove Christian Church. Committal Services will be at 1
p.m. in the church cemetery. Elder, Dwight Zutaut will be officiating. Larry's
family will carry him to his final resting place.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
The
Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 9, 2013
Anna Opal Richards, 90, of Beckley,
passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at her residence. Born February 22, 1923,
at Island Creek, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Zachariah Taylor and Emma Jane Smith Blankenship.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her husband, Mason L. Richards and a grandson, Johnny
Isbell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Anna had a strong devotion to her family
and loved the time she was able to spend with them. During World War II she was
a Rosie the Riveter making tail fins for bombs for General Machinery Ordinance
Corporation at the Naval Ordinance Plant in South Charleston, W.Va. After the
war she became a homemaker but worked for a while as a hostess at the Beckley
Glass House.
Survivors include her sons, Curt Richards
and Troy Richards and his wife Connie, both of Beckley; nephew whom she raised
as a son, Paul Isbell and wife Ginny of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Patrick
and wife Beth Richards of Crab Orchard, Michelle Cochran and husband Brad and
Marshall Richards of Beckley and James Isbell; great-grandchildren, Daniel and
Allison Richards, Ellen Cochran, Alexandra and Taylor Richards and a special
caregiver, Dixie Thompson.
A funeral liturgy will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 10, 2013, at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, 614 S.
Oakwood Ave., Beckley with Monsignor Samuel Sacus officiating. Burial will
follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 10, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of beloved husband,
father, brother and friend Elmer 'Bruce' Haga of Beckley, WV. Mr. Haga passed
away Friday, November 8, 2013, at Bowers Hospice House following a long,
courageous battle with cirrhosis of the liver. He was born January 11, 1947, at
Konnarock, VA, to the late Archie and Effie Haga.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving proudly in the Vietnam War. He
was also a retired coal miner of 32 years. He enjoyed working in his garden,
cooking, watching westerns and war movies. The loves of his life were his
'Yorkies' Posha and Jake.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Peggy Haga
of Beckley, step son Darren Cook and his wife Mulan and step granddaughter
Ruiwen of Christianburg, VA. Step grandson Nathaniel Dustin Cook of Huntington.
Son Bruce Haga and his partner Cindy Gunnoe and step granddaughter Nevaeh of
Beckley. Granddaughter Tori Haga and her partner
Danielle Milam of Beckley, and grandson Logan Haga of Beckley. Daughter Patricia Haga and granddaughter Katie Haga of Harper, WV.
Daughter Tina Blankenship and her partner
Michael Adkins of Shady Spring, WV, granddaughter
Tashauna Blankenship (Blacksburg VA), and granddaughter
Courtney Hawks of Shady Spring, WV. Brother Lewis Haga and
wife Gladys of Marion VA. Sisters: Ellen Tiller of Beckley, Juanita
Morgan and husband Tom of Cool Ridge, WV. Betty Sizemore and husband Kenneth of
Matheny, WV, Shelby Stapleton and husband Doug of Matheny. Eva Lucas and
husband James of Glen Fork, WV. Gay Lafferty and husband William of Craney, WV,
Becky Stepp and husband Benny of Craney, WV. Annette Grimmett and husband Kenny
of Bruno, WV. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The viewing and services will be Monday, November 11, 2013, in the
Peace Chapel at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street,
Beckley, WV. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
services will be officiated by Pastor Doc Adkins (First Baptist Church-Beckley)
beginning at 1 p.m., with interment and graveside rites at Sunset Memorial Park
immediately following the service. Serving as pallbearers will be friends and
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Bradley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 24, 2013
Luke Earl Hess, 40, of Bradley, died on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at
Sherwood Lake in Neola. Born Nov. 12, 1972, at Beckley, he was the son of Novella Craigo Blankenship of Bradley and stepson of the late Monroe Blankenship.
Mr. Hess was a former employee of Hamer Pellet Fuel. He was a
member of the NRA. He loved to fish, hunt, camp, 4-wheel, shoot guns and most
of all loved spending time with his family and friends.
His grandparents, Jeanette and Theodore Spencer and his mother-in-law,
Dorothy Irene Graham preceded him in death.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include
his wife, Rita Graham Hess; son, Luke Earl Hess II of Bradley; father-in-law,
Bobby G. Graham of Bradley; sister-in-law, Anita Underwood and her husband,
Douglas of Crow; nephew, Nicholas Underwood of Crow; and niece, Tiffany Rice
and husband, Tyler of Morgantown. He is also survived by his two favorite dogs,
Diezle and Sassy, his best friend, Tim Smith and wife, Ginger of Beckley, and a
whole host of dear friends and family.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 26, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Tyree
Funeral Home in Mount Hope with Pastor Mike Belcher officiating. Burial will be
at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Luke Hess II, Scott Loftus, Tim
Smith, Billy Reece, Leon Kiszka, Joey Cochran, Lee Bolen and Dennis Maehr will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bolt, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/calfee0/obit.cgi?user=601511Blankenship
Terry Dale Blankenship, 60, of Bolt, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Bowers
Hospice House [Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV]. Born August 31, 1951 in Williamson, WV,
he was the son of the late Otis and Lovis Norman Blankenship.
Terry was a mobile
equipment operator for Peabody Coal. He enjoyed playing guitar, hunting,
fishing, the outdoors and riding his horse “Lil Man.” Terry loved spending time
with his family.
He is survived by his wife,
Brenda Sue Blevins Blankenship; daughter,
Terri (Nikki) Blankenship of Bolt; sons, Stephen
Blankenship and wife Stephanie
of Ashland, KY, James
Blankenship of Bolt; granddaughters, Ashley, Haley, Kaitlin and Emma Blankenship and sisters,
Margie Madden, Betty
Spencer and Pam Blankenship.
Following Terry’s wishes his body will be cremated. The
family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Otis, 72, 16Sep1922 -
19Feb1995, Bolt, Raleigh, WV, KY-405-22-2006
SSDI; Blankenship, Lovis M., 71,
09Jan1923 - 02Aug1994, Bolt, Raleigh, WV, WV-234-42-0707
2012, Bolt, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 18, 2012
Eddie Joe Wimmer, 66, formerly of Oceana, passed away Sunday, July
15, 2012, at his home. Born February 24, 1946 in Hatcher, W.Va., he was the son
of the late Orville Freeling and Madeline Taylor Wimmer.
Eddie was a retired coal miner, having worked at Harris #2 mines.
He had a great love of NASCAR, dirt track racing and Ford Mustangs. He was a
loving father and grandfather. Eddie was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Rosemary Wimmer, a brother, Virgil Wimmer, a son, Johnny Wimmer and his dear
friend, Ashley Coe.
Those left to cherish his memory are his former wife, and the
mother of his children, Reva Walls;
his sons, Eddie Shawn
Blankenship and wife,
Charlotte of Brenton, Joey Allen Wimmer and wife, Selina Starr of Fairdale and
Eddie Joe Wimmer Jr. of Bolt; a daughter, Jerenda Jolene Williams and husband,
Marty of Dorothy; sisters, Roberta Stone and husband, Jim of North Carolina,
Joeanne Cantrell and husband, Tim of Pineville; brothers, Orville Ray Wimmer
and wife, Mary of Oceana and Dickie Wimmer; 11 grandchildren; and a host of
family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at Evans
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Rodney Hatfield, Rev. Wayne Bailey and Rev. T. J.
Slango officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bradley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 2, 2012
December 1, 2012, Angels escorted Blanche Ann Harrah to her celebration in heaven. Continuing our journey, friends and
family cherish memories of love and laughter Blanche brought to our lives.
Blanche was born in Marfrance, WV, lived and raised her family in Fayetteville,
WV, but has resided in Bradley, WV, since October 5, 2005. Prior to her illness
Blanche was a homemaker who enjoyed needlepoint and sewing. She was also a
social butterfly, visiting family, friends, and neighbors.
Blanche was preceded in death by her mother, Clester
Blankenship; father, Clayton Blankenship; and brother, Mitchell Blankenship.
Left to cherish her memories include her loving husband, Robert Lee
"Bob" Harrah; children and spouses, Gwen Gilliam and husband Rusty of
Fredericksburg, VA; Barbara Daugherty and husband Curtis of Bradley, WV, Robert
Lee Harrah Jr. (Bobby) and wife Susan of Lookout, WV; and Melvin Harrah and
wife Amy of Beckwith; seven grandchildren: Molly, Josh, Braxton, Shane, Amy,
Robert Jr., and Angel; 9 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Buddy of Mt.
Hope, WV, Phillip of Oak Hill, WV, Carl of Florida; and three sisters, Kitty of
Mt. Hope, WV, Mildred of Oak Hill, WV, Marsha Ruth of Fayetteville, WV.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012
at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Rev. Delmas Wolfe
officiating. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Bradley, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 29, 2013
Novella Blankenship,
63, of Bradley went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
Born January 3, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Jeanette
Craigo Spencer. Novella enjoyed sewing, making quilts, gardening, bingo and
especially spending time with her grandson.
In addition to her parents, Novella is preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Blankenship, and son, Luke Hess.
Those left to cherish her memory include her grandson, Luke Hess,
II; daughter-in-law, Rita Hess; brother, Kenneth Craigo and wife Dixie; niece,
Tisha Ritch and husband; nephew, Ray Craigo and his wife.
In keeping with Novella's wishes she has been cremated. A memorial
service will be held Monday, September 30, 2013, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home,
Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bragg, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 6, 2012
Floney Laverne Williams Batt, age 90, of Bragg entered the gates of
Heaven on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Floney was born to Luther Fletcher and Lilly Blankenship Fletcher on April 29, 1921, at Rhodell, WV.
She married Alonzo "Toots" Williams in 1937. They were
together until his death in 1979. Floney was a very talented homemaker. She
enjoyed sewing, cooking, making crafts, reading her Bible, and singing gospel
songs. She was a member of the Cales Chapel Holiness Church at Coal City, WV.
In 1995 she married Gilbert Batt and moved to Missouri, where she lived until
his death in 2004. She then returned to live with her daughter Linda Plumley
and husband Lester Jr. Plumley of Bragg, WV.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alonzo Williams and
Gilbert Batt, by a stepdaughter Judith Brown, by six sisters, Dessie Richmond,
Eloise Stone, Zonnie Fletcher, Ruby Fletcher, Joyce Clarke, and Carlene
Sprouse.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Linda
Plumley and her husband Lester Jr. Plumley of Bragg, a step daughter Carolyn
Austin of Tucson, Arizona, two grandchildren, Jerry Miser and his wife Leigh of
Tampa, Florida, and Donald Miser and his wife Patricia of Daniels. WV. A step grandson, James Plumley and his wife Beth of Johnston City,
Illinois, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted to Celebrate The
Life of Floney Williams Batt on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the
Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Pastor Eddie McNeely
officiating. Burial will follow at the Coal City Community Cemetery at Coal
City, WV. Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Coal City, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 12, 2012
Hattie Mae Thompson Blevins, age 84, of Coal City, passed away on
Monday, December 10, 2012, at The Villages at Greystone Inn, following an
extended illness. Born August 4, 1928, in Coal City, to the
late Joseph Lester and Nellie Thompson. Ms. Blevins was a member of Coal
City Freewill Baptist and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her
brother, Paul Thompson; sisters, Margaret Nelson and Evelyn Blankenship; and a son-in-law, Ernie Black.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Martha
Black of Coal City, and Barbara Morris (Steve) of Bristol, Va.; sisters, Betty Blankenship of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, and Sue Simpson (Jerry) of Olmsted
Falls, Ohio; grandchildren, Doug Black (Debbie), Brian Black, Christine Higgins
(James), Ellen Rost (Andrew), step-grandson, Chris Morris (Jennifer);
great-grandchildren, Ashton Makwana (Kunal), D. J. Black, Olivia and Beth
Higgins, Jack and Jeb Morris.
A service to celebrate the life of Hattie Blevins will be conducted
11 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012, at Coal City Freewill Baptist Church,
with Pastor Charlie Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Thompson
Cemetery, Coal City. Family will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Coal City, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 14, 2013
Quincy Darrell "Bubbles" Thompson, 82, of Coal City,
formerly of Glade Springs and Ocala, Fla., died Sunday, June 9, 2013, after a
long illness. Darrell was born in Devil's Fork (now Stephenson), West Virginia,
the son of the late Wesley Thompson and Oka Naomi Meador Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Kathleen
Thompson, and two sisters, Patricia Lee Thompson Farley and Wilma Ruth Thompson
Jones.
He was a 1948 graduate of Stoco High School, where he played
football and baseball, and earned as associate's degree from the former Beckley
College. Darrell was postmaster for Coal City for more than 35 years. He served
as regional vice president of the National Association of Postmasters and was
president of the Raleigh County Association of Postmasters for many years. He
was instrumental in organizing the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department, served
on the board of directors for Gulf Family Clinic, and worked for the Stoco High
School scholarship fund. He eagerly looked forward to the Stoco Communities
Reunion each summer, and never tired of working to improve his beloved Coal
City area. Before he became postmaster he was a coal miner. Although he lost
his leg in a mining accident when he was 19, Darrell never wasted time in
self-pity. He was energetic and outgoing, and usually had a smile on his face
and a joke ready to tell. People he met didn't stay strangers for long. He will
be missed by scores of family members, friends, and others whose lives were
touched and brightened by Darrell Thompson.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Lynn Thompson of Coal City
and Leigh Ann Thompson Venable of Sophia; one granddaughter, Rebecca Adrianne
Herron Thrift and her husband Thomas of Midlothian, VA.; two
great-grandchildren, Canaan Edward Thrift and Kyelin Summers Thrift, also of
Midlothian, Va.; sister, Erma Jean Thompson Ayers Allen of Beckley, and
brother-in-law, Eddie Jones of Coal City; brother-
and sister-in-law, Edward and Dixie Blankenship
of Spanishburg; he also leaves behind 21 nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Darrell's final wishes, he was cremated. Memorial
services to celebrate the life of Darrell will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday,
June 15, 2013, at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel in Beckley. There
will be no prior visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Coal City, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 29, 2013
David Webster Rutledge, 63, of Coal City, went home on Friday,
October 25, 2013 at his residence. Born February 14, 1950 at Mitchell's Ridge,
he was the son of the late William and Leona Rutledge.
Mr. Rutledge had worked as coal miner and in his spare time he
enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting ginseng with his family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Elsie Rutledge of
Coal City; son, Stoney Rutledge and his companion Sherrie McKinney of Coal
City; son, Rusty Rutledge and companion Amanda Blankenship
of Coal City; daughter, Vickie Teel and her two children Stacey and Kaylie of
Coal City; son, David Rutledge Jr. and wife Teresa of Mullens; son, Steven
Rutledge and wife Angie of Bassett, Va.; daughter, Milinda Rutledge of Matoka;
nephew, Michael Brown; niece, Sameria Brown; grandson, Hollie
"Ray-Ray" McKinney and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In honoring David's wishes he was cremated and a memorial service
will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Coal City, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 6, 2013
Elsie Thompson, 87, of Coal City, passed away on Wednesday,
December 4, 2013. Born at Killarney, W.Va., on March 4, 1926,
to the late John and Ida Buchanan.
Elsie lived most of her life in Coal City. Elsie was employed by
the late Dr. John Hedrick for 35 years. She was a member and served as
Treasurer of the Coal City Church of God. Elsie was an avid solver of crossword
puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Wesley Thompson; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Paul Coalson;
a nephew, Jerry Coalson; and a niece, Phyllis McGrady.
Those left to cherish her memory include her nephew Wayne Coalson
and wife, Jennie; she also leaves behind her special cousins, Rema
Blankenship and husband, Charles, and
Sharon Hoffman of Paradise, Calif.; and grandnieces and nephews; special
friends, Joyce and Michael Farley, J.C. and Connie Shumate; and of course the
many friends of the Coal City Church of God. Elsie was a wonderful and caring
Aunt that will be missed greatly by both family and friends.
Services to celebrate the life of Elsie Thompson will be held 1
p.m. Monday, December 9, 2013, at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia,
with Bishop Clarence Lee officiating. Men of the Coal City Church of God will
be serving as pallbearers. Following the services, Elsie will be laid to rest
beside her husband, Wesley, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 16, 2012
Jackie Justice, 66, of Crab Orchard, passed away October 13, 2012,
in Raleigh General Hospital, following a long illness. Born April 23, 1946, in
Jolo, he was the son of the late Cecil and Erma Sizemore Justice. Jackie was a
disabled coal miner, an avid fan of the West Virginia Mountaineers and the New
York Yankees, but his joy was spending time with his children and
grandchildren; Jackie was also a member of the Grace and Truth Ministries of
Coal City.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers
Charles "Rock" Justice and David "Deon" Justice; one sister
Lula Gay Justice.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 46
years, Vickie Gail Shumate Justice of Crab Orchard; three sons, Bo Justice and
companion Sharee Ballard of Pax, Douglas and his wife Cindy Justice of Beckley,
Timmy and his wife Kelley Justice of Danese; one daughter, Angie and her
husband Danny Painter of Pax; nine grandchildren, Jake Justice, Seth Justice,
Dustin Justice, Tyler Painter, Brianna Justice, Whittney and Brittney Justice,
Carly Jo Justice, Cassidy Justice; one great-grandchild, Kayleigh Leann
Justice, and her mother Courtney Drennen; two brothers Terry Justice of Crab
Orchard and Gerald Justice of Princewick; two sisters, Denna and her husband Robert Blythe of Crab Orchard, Janet and her husband Gary Blankenship of Beckley; special friends, Johnny
McGraw, Diane Cawley, and Grass Spencer. He will be missed by many very dearly
loved friends and family.
A service celebrating Jackie's life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday,
October 18, 2012, in the chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Bill
Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. James
Crouch, Mark Nelson, Seth Justice, Jake Justice, Dustin Justice, and Tyler
Painter will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 24, 2012
Helen Marie Wall, 81, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Helen, went home
to be with the Lord on December 22, 2012. Born September 4, 1931, at Arista,
WV, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Allie Brown Swaggerty. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family. Helen loved BINGO, baking, and
loved to work; she was a Ward Clerk at both the Mullens Hospital and Raleigh
General Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Bettes Wall; three sons, Harold, Tommy and Bobby Wall; sister, Alice
Thomas; five brothers, Junior, Calvert, Ralph, Billy, and Cecil Swaggerty; and
six grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, with whom
she made her home, Helen Hughes and husband, Denny, of Crab Orchard, daughter,
Patty Hughes and husband, Oscar, of Helen, daughter, Carol Cadle and husband,
Fred Jr., of Helen, son, Jerry Wall and wife, Shirl, of Bolt, son, Johnny Wall
and wife, Shannon, of Lexington, NC, son, Bettes Lee Wall of Oak Hill, son, Raymond
Wall and wife, Alice, of Kansas, daughter, Nancy Steverson of Beckley, daughter, Peggy Blankenship of Georgia, and Rhonda Cadle whom she
loved like a daughter of Amigo; 37 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
and special friends, Freda and Buddy McCall.
Services to celebrate the Life of Helen Marie Wall will be held 1
p.m. Monday, December 24, 2012, at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia,
with Brother Oakey Slate officiating. Helen will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 2, 2013
Thurman Taylor Justus, 87, of Crab Orchard, went home to be with
the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013. Born December 13, 1925, at Blackey, VA, he
was the son of the late Paris and Virgie Stacy Justus. Mr. Justus was a veteran
of both the Army and Navy before becoming an insurance salesman. He attended
Hilltop Baptist Church in Midway.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of
40 years, Betty Goode Justus; son, Stephen Justus; granddaughter, Amy Lindsey;
and a brother, Edd Justus.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dawn Justus
Lindsey of Louisa, VA, Derek Justus and wife Londa of Crab Orchard, Gregory
Justus and wife Verilyn of Crab Orchard, Pamela Justus of Shady Spring,
Stephanie Justus Bowling and husband James P. of Jumping Branch, Cheryl Justus
Webb and husband Rocky of Eccles and David Matthew Justus of Indianapolis, IN;
7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Curtis Justus of Hepzibah, GA, Geneva Workman, Josephine
Workman, Alkie Zandecki, Mary Jane Bradshaw all of Washington state, and Beatrice Blankenship of Columbus, OH.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in the
Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pat Haynes officiating. Entombment will
follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 14, 2013
"God took our mom home today, you
fought the good fight and kept the faith. Now Heaven is
sweeter with you there."
N. Irene Bullins, age 81, of Crab Orchard, went home to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Born on December 2, 1931, at Helen, W.Va.,
she was the daughter of the late Lundy Blevins and Florence Blevins. Mrs.
Bullins worked as a Nanny and a caregiver for many years. She enjoyed painting,
playing the piano, and her flowers. Mrs. Bullins was a member of the Teel
Church of Jesus. Special thanks go to her pastor
and his wife Gary and Janet
Blankenship, and to her loving
church family.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Vernon Gross and
Billy A. Bullins, by her children, Calvin A. Gross and Diane F. Bullins
Coleman, and by her siblings, Elmer, Archie, and Jack Blevins, and Edna Farmer.
Those survivors left to cherish her memory include her children: Barbara Dean and her husband
James of Clayton, Del., Kenny Bullins and his wife Diane of Newark, Del.,
Thurman Bullins and his wife Debbie of Perry, Ohio, Bess Scott of Crab Orchard,
Bobby Bullins and his wife Frances of Lexington, N.C., Rose Blankenship and her husband Roger of Crab Orchard, Susie Mays and her
husband Mike of Coal City, W.Va., and Tim Gross of Huntington, W.Va. A sister,
Beulah O'Neal Wood of Crab Orchard; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren,
and three great-great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry
Peace Chapel in Beckley on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Gary Blankenship officiating. Private entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum at Prosperity on Monday.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Daniels, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
Princeton
Times (WV) - August 25, 2013
Reverend Don Blankenship, age 64, of
Daniels, West Virginia, formerly of Cedar Bluff, Virginia died Friday, August
23, 2013 at his home. He was born June 1, 1949 in Tazewell County, Virginia and
was a son of the late Granville Edward and Verdie Jane Baldwin Blankenship.
Rev. Blankenship had worked for several
years as a coal miner with several area coal mines, but his passion and
vocation for most of his life was preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was
an ordained Minister with the Appalachian District of the Assemblies of God,
having twice served as Section Presbyter for the Appalachian District. He was
currently serving and was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley,
West Virginia.
Rev. Blankenship was a veteran of the
United States Marines, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a man who
enjoyed being outdoors: golfing, hunting or riding 4-wheelers; but most of all
he enjoyed being a Minster to people of all ages. 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, James Blankenship.
He is survived by: His wife of
forty-two years, Janet Carol Blankenship. Daughter: Traci Michelle Watson and
husband, Jimi of Tazewell, Virginia. Son: Rodney Dwayne Blankenship and wife, Kelley
of Springhill, Tennessee. Sister: Ella Mae Webb of Gratton, Virginia.
Brothers: Ronald Blankenship of Bridgeport, West Virginia, Irvin Blankenship of Richlands,
Virginia, Danny Blankenship and wife, Elaine of Paintsville, Kentucky. Sister-in-law:
Shirley
Blankenship of North Carolina. Four Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at
11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Baptist Valley Assembly of God in
Baptist Valley, Virginia with the Reverend John Jordan officiating. Burial will
follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers
will be Glenn Baker, Don Baker, Earl Keene, Jerry Williams, Sam Croy and C.L.
Wilkerson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Danny Pettrey. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by
members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 in Richlands, Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fairdale, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 20, 2013
Anna Katherine Dickens, 88, of Fairdale, peacefully went to be with
her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the
Sunbridge Pine Lodge Nursing Home [Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV], surrounded by her family. She was born
on January 21, 1925, in Raleigh County, to the late Frank and Rose Bolen
Jenkins.
Our mother was one of our greatest blessings. She was blessed with
a beautiful spirit and Godly wisdom. Her memory will be in our hearts and minds
always, as well as in the hearts of all who loved her. We love her and will
miss her. Anna loved reading her Bible and spent most of her free time sewing,
crocheting, and quilting. She loved bananas resulting in her longtime nickname,
"Anna Banana." She attended the Shiloh Community Church in Saxon, and
was a humble and faithful servant to the Lord.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Finley Dickens Sr., and a daughter Patty Ann Dickens, as well as three
grandsons, Gregory Gene Hunt, Justin Blankenship, and Jeremy Dickens; two sons-in-law,
Pastor Jerry Brooks Sr. and Norman P. Hunt, and a daughter-in-law, Vickie
Dickens, both of Fairdale, and six brothers, Tom, Henry, Frank, Bobby, J. D.,
and Buddy Jenkins.
She is survived by her five children, Rose Hunt of Brunswick, Ohio,
Jean Brooks of Fairdale, Finley Dickens Jr. of Fairdale, Tom Dickens of
Fairdale and Anita Fitzwater of Beckley; her sisters, Peggy Tackett of
Fairdale, Betty Kibbe of Michigan, Velma Hudkins of Charleston and Frances Ruth
Cox of Kentucky, a brother Ronnie Jenkins of Fairdale. Also surviving are 14
grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and a host
of nieces, nephews, and family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley with
services beginning at 1 p.m. at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with
Pastor Jerry Brooks Jr. and Doug Berkel officiating. Burial will be at the
Worley Cemetery at Bolt. Pallbearers will be Jeff Brooks, Patrick Dickens, Doug
Berkel, Larry Wright Jr., Kenny Hunt, and Greg Lane. Great-grandsons will serve
as honorary pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, MacArthur, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 8, 2012
Gary Lee Caldwell of MacArthur, born November 16, 1953, in
Pearisburg, VA; a brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and best friend was taken
away on July 1, 2012. Gary's favorite pastimes were reading, sports, outdoor
activities, and spending time with family and friends. He was the son of the
late Buddie Caldwell and Arbutus "Bootsie" Prunesti.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents Maryland and Martha Caldwell; maternal grandparents Lee and Hazel
Eller; and a cousin Patrick Woodie.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters Sherri Hopkins and Jeff Vanover of Beckley, and Viki Blankenship and husband
Ron of Grandview; niece Erin Smith and husband
Mark of Beckley; nephews Michael and Todd Walker of Crab Orchard; great-nephew
Levi Smith of Beckley; a special thanks to cousin Fred Cassidy for always being
there. They always called each other brothers from another mother. He will be
cherished in our hearts and will be sadly missed forever.
In keeping with Gary's wishes he was cremated and services will be
held by his family and friends at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 21, 2013
Rupert Leo Blankenship II, 36, of Maple Fork, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Born on February 13, 1977, in Beckley, he was the son of Janice Bowyer Blankenship of Maple Fork and the late Rupert Leo Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was a coal miner for Alpha Natural Resources. He
was a resident of Maple Fork all of his life. Mr. Blankenship enjoyed carpentry
work and being outdoors.
Surviving other than his mother are his wife, Tonya Hughes
Blankenship; two children, Christopher, age 12, and Kelsy, age 5, both
at home; two sisters, Janet Lynn Wickelhaus, of Sandstone, and Rebecca Ellen Russell and her husband, Shawn, of Columbia, South
Carolina; and two nephews, Hunter and Mason.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Rose and Quesenberry
Peace Chapel in Beckley on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Jim
Bowyer and Pastor Brad Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge
Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, WV. Pallbearers will be Michael Bowyer, Bill
Daniel, Don Dicken, Michael Morgan, Michael Robinson, and Kevin Voiers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Odd, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 10, 2013
Thomas R. Bolen, 66, of Odd, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013.
Born January 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Grose Bolen.
Thomas loved and cared for his family. He was always there for his friends and
family. He attended Grace Bank Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his four
brothers, Jessie, David, Frankie and Kelly.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Simon Bolen and
wife Andrea of Daniels, John T. Bolen of Sophia, James Raymond Bolen and wife
Mary of Virginia, Thomas Monroe Bolen and wife Anita of North Carolina; sisters, Clarice Holloway of Stockton,
Calif., Elizabeth M.
Blankenship of Sophia; also
his companion of 16 years, Ethel Devereux of Odd.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Blue
Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Prosperity, Raleigh
Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 5, 2013
Evelyn Marie Lewis, 88, of Prosperity, went to be with her Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ at 1:50 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the home of
her daughter Carolyn Williams Daniels of Glen Morgan, where she has resided for
five and a half years. She was born Evelyn Marie Lively on a large farm at
Meadow Bridge, W.Va., June 4,1925 to Charles Thomas and little Ellen (Shafer)
Lively, who preceded her in death.
She sang "Beautiful Dreamer," for her graduation from
Meadow Bridge High School in June of 1944 and was always so proud that she was
the only one in her immediate family to graduate. She married Thomas Edison
Lewis, the love of her life, August 18, 1945. They raised four children in the
coal fields of Southern West Virginia.
She was employed by the Goody Shop in Beckley, Beckley
Manufacturing Plant, Johnny Dollar Super Market and Krystal Klean Custodial
Services where she retired in 1995. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved
to attend her home church, the Family Worship Center in Beckley as well as
visiting other churches, attending camp meetings and tent services.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
beloved husband of thirty six years who passed away October 9, 1981; Mother and
Father in-law, Paris and Janetta Gwinn Lewis; one stillborn son, Tommy Lewis;
two grandsons, Danny Ray Williams II and Joey Layne; one great grandson, Joshua
Lyons; one infant brother, two brothers and their wives, Cecil (Edith) Lively
of Texas and Russell (Eva) Lively of Hebron, Ohio; three sisters and their
husbands, Ruby Lively, Laura (Robert) Woolwine, Lillie and Raymond Lewis of
Ohio, Florence (John) Slayton; brother-in-law, Charlie Harris of Rainelle; two
sons-in-law, Danny Ray Williams of Prosperity and Gary Kincaid of Florida.
Those left to cherish her memory are one sister, Madeline Harris of
Rainelle; one son Kenneth Lewis (Kathy) of Beckley; three daughters, Brenda
Lyons of Prosperity, Carolyn Williams Daniels (John) of Glen Morgan and Diana
(Joe) Layne of Prosperity; four grandsons, Michael (Terry) Lyons of Coal City,
Kenneth (Rita) Lewis of Tennessee, Kenny (companion Samantha) Lewis of
Tennessee, Tommy (Donna) Layne of Princeton, W.Va.; four granddaughters, Dana
(Greg) Christian of Peterstown, Diana (Don) Smallwood of Bradley, Lora (Kevin)
Paugh of Maryland, Kelly (Ben) Beale of Maryland; one step grandson, Jesse
Daniels of Glen Morgan; six great granddaughters; Miranda Lewis, Kimberly
Lyons, Emily Smallwood, Josie Lewis, and Ireland Paugh; two step great
granddaughters, McKenzie Christian and Cailyn Stover; three great grandsons,
Roby Lewis, Levi Paugh and Kane Lewis; two step
great grandsons, Blayne Christian and Austin Blankenship
; a host of family and friends;
Services celebrating the life of Evelyn Marie Lewis will be held
Friday, December 6th at 12 noon at Calvary Assembly of God, 319 Sunset Drive in
Beckley. Rev. Patrick Hayes of Tennessee and Hospice Chaplain Delmas Wolfe will
officiate. Following the service, Evelyn will be laid to rest beside her
husband Thomas Lewis at the Prosperity Cemetery at Prosperity. Pallbearers will
be grandsons and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Raleigh, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
Published in The News & Observer on March
17, 2013
Martha Baldridge Holland, 91 [July 20, 1921 - March 13, 2013] , of Raleigh went to live with the Lord March 13, 2013.
Martha was born in Dresden, Tennessee, one of five children.
She loved her family, her friends, her
extended family at the NCSU School of Forestry where she worked as an
Administrative Secretary for 23 years, her dear neighbors, and her church
family. Her love showed in a yard full of colorful flowers, beautiful clothes
that she designed and sewed for her family, and countless documents that she
edited for the faculty and graduate students at NCSU. She made the world a
better place by volunteering at the election polls, tutoring English as a
Second Language, delivering Meals on Wheels, and scribing for Keenagers. Martha
encouraged everyone she met to do their best, value advanced education, learn
about the world through travel, and love God. She loved reading, traveling, and
playing cards and golfing with friends.
She will be missed by her daughter Carla Gardner and husband George
of Emerald Isle, NC; son Roger Holland and wife Marti of Plano, Texas; son Gary Blankenship of
Los Angeles; two beloved nieces, Paula Baldridge and Barbara Kimmons; her
sister-in-law, Emily Baldridge; five grandchildren, and three great
grandchildren.
A celebration of Martha's life will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March
24 at Avent Ferry United Methodist Church, Raleigh, NC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Rhodell, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 20, 2012
Thomas "Teddy" David Blankenship, 55, of went home to be with the Lord,
Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Born July 19, 1957, in Norfolk Va., he was the son
of the late Woodrow Blankenship and Etta Spangler. Teddy was a coal miner
for 18 years, he was a member of the Rhodell Volunteer Fire Department and town
mayor, he enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing,
fourwheeling, playing pool and cards.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years Sherry Blankenship.
Those left to cherish his memory include his two daughters, Crystal Simmons and husband Shawn of Beckley, April Blankenship of Beckley; his brother, Blaine
Blankenship and wife Emily of
North Carolina; his two sisters Tessie Lester of North Carolina, and Anna Wade of
Beckley; his grandson, Landon Simmons, and a sister in law, Patricia Fortner
and husband David of Rhodell; several nieces and nephews and other close family
and friends who he loved.
Services celebrating Teddy's life will be held Friday, December 21,
2012, at 1 p.m. at the Rhodell Church of God, with Pastor Gary Eskins
officiating. Burial will follow in the Rhodell Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Rhodell, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 14, 2013
Carol Jean Smith, 71, of Rhodell went home to be with the Lord on
Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law,
Patricia and David Fortner, following a long illness. Born April 26, 1941, at
Rhodell, she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Eula Shrewsbury
Cunningham.
Carol was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Rhodell. In her
leisure she enjoyed playing bingo, loved vacationing at the beach, and she
especially loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her
husband, Ranny Smith; a daughter, Sherry Blankenship; and two sons, Ricky and Ranny Lee Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving and devoted
daughter and care giver, Patricia Fortner and her husband, David, of Rhodell;
seven grandchildren, Crystal
Simmons, April Blankenship, Becky, Zachary, and Junior Smith, and
Cody and Faith Fortner; one great-grandchild, Landon Simmons; three sisters,
Judy Milam of Rhodell, Marie Grose of Glover, and Willa Kay Davidson of Sophia;
one brother, Eddie Cunningham of Rhodell; and a special friend, Lois Wall of
Rhodell.
Graveside services and burial will be 12 noon Tuesday, January 15,
2013, at the Slab Fork Cemetery, Tams Mountain, with Rev. Gary Eskins
officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 1, 2012
Pauline "Polly" E. Crouch, 84, of Shady Spring, passed
away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at a Beckley hospital. Born February 27,
1912, at Simon, she was the daughter of the late Johnie and Mary Ellen Toler.
Polly was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Polly is preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy Harvey, Ethel Blankenship; two brothers, Luther and Norlan Toler.
Polly will be sadly missed by her husband, Curtis W. Crouch; brother,
Bryan Toler, of Jesse, WV, and sister, Lula Neal of Daniels.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, with
Robert Whitten officiating. Polly will be entombed in Roselawn Memorial
Gardens, Garden Building #2.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 4, 2012
Lonnie Omer Gunter Jr., 92, of Shady Spring, passed away at home
Sunday, July 1, 2012. Born February 16, 1920 in Beckley, he was the son of the
late Lonnie Omer and Maude Hatcher Gunter.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Ardis Lively, Margaret Ann
Comet and Jean Elizabeth Young and brothers Nolan and
Ronald Gunter.
Lonnie was a retired electrician/small motor repairman at the
family owned Gunter Electric Shop. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the
5th and 2nd Marine Divisions. Lonnie was a member for over 60 years and deacon
of the First Baptist Church Beckley. He made four mission trips to Nicaragua.
He was a member of the American Legion, Rough and Tumble Steam Threshers
Reunion Association, Collis P. Huntington Railroad Association and the Holiday
Rambler Travel Trailer Club. Among his many interests were family, travel,
music, camping and hiking in the New River Gorge. He was an Industrial
Archeologist. He collected antique cars, steam engines, gasoline engines and
toys to add to his museum.
He is survived by his wife Norma Jean Arthur Gunter; daughters,
Kelley Porterfield (Mark) of Clayton, W.Va., Marcia Gabor (Steve) of Columbus,
Ohio; grandchildren, Robert Blankenship (Lori) of Princeton,
Charles Blankenship (Amber) of Clayton, Clayton
Blankenship (Briddy) of Rich Creek, Va., Lauren Gabor of Columbus, Ohio;
great-grandchildren, Chloe, Kira Belle and Jordan; brother, Michael Gunter
(Joyce); sisters-in-law, Carrie Wray, Gail Bartlett, Deanna Arthur, Betty
Gunter; brother-in-law, David Arthur; nieces and nephews, Nolan Dane, David,
Sarah, Arthur, Beverly, George, Becky, Peggy, Nancy, Ronnie, Daniel, Theresa,
Kathy, Todd, Kevin, Matthew, Andrea and numerous other family members.
Due to power outages cased by Friday's storm, funeral services will
be 11 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Cross Point Church of God, 110 Crescent
Rd. with Rev. Grant Petit officiating. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery,
Beckley. Pallbearers will be Charles Blankenship, Clayton Blankenship,
Kevin Bartlett, Todd Bartlett, Steve Gabor and George Young.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 3, 2012
This past Friday, August 31st, 2012, our most loved Ruby Mae Cole entered into that eternal rest surrounded by her family and
friends at the place she loved best, her home on the Snuffer farm at Surveyor. She was in her 78th year. One
of 13 children, Ruby Mae
Blankenship was born on
January 14th, 1934, at Glen Rogers. Her parents
were the late John and Inez Elswick Blankenship.
Her brothers Jim, Lee and Jerry and sisters Pearl and Norma have preceded her in death. Of her original family, sisters Maxine, Darlene, Marlene, Phyllis and Eleanor and brothers
Johnny and Henry still
survive.
When Ruby's family recall
her, they remember a lifelong and devoted homemaker and caregiver. She was well
known for her strong work ethic and especially for her southern cooking. A
friend to many, she was always there to talk or to
help someone in need. Ruby was "THE ROCK" of our family.
She will be truly missed.
Ruby was married to
the late Troy "Trick" Cole. Sons Buddy and Jack have preceded her in
death as well as grandchildren Carl and Sandy Belcher and Laura Maillet, and
now, "Oh Glad Reunion."
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Stanley Cole and his
wife Frances of Fairdale, Phyllis Belcher and Betty Brown of Bolt, Faye Pavlik
of Glen Daniel and Pat Armstrong and her husband Roy of Glen Rogers; she was
the dear "Maw Maw" to eleven surviving grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces,
nephews, neighbors and friends.
On Tuesday, Sept. 4th, at 11 a.m. there will be a home going
service for our beloved Ruby at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Pastor
Bobby Carter will be officiating. Ruby's
grandchildren and friends will carry her to her rest at the Edgar Allen
Cemetery on Brunty Hollow Road at Fairdale.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Randolph
2013, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, Obituary
timeswv.com/obituaries/x479812652/Joyce-Blankenship
Joyce Ann Hilling Blankenship, 44, of Elkins and formerly of Fairmont, passed from this life
Wednesday (June 12, 2013). She was born in Fairmont on Dec. 23, 1968, a
daughter of the late Wayne and Irene Ferrell Hilling. Joyce had attended East
Fairmont High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Ms. Blankenship is survived by three daughters, Jodi, Helen and Tiffany Blankenship, all of Fairmont; a granddaughter, Jessa
K. Martin of Fairmont; two sisters, Louise Boyce of Fairmont and Bessie
VanGilder of Kingwood; and four brothers, Gary Ferrell, William Hilling and
David Hilling of Fairmont and Robert Hilling of Salem.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one
brother, Clifford Ray Hilling.
Friends may call at the Frey Home For Funerals (Addition Chapel)
320 Madison St., Fairmont, Sunday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Services will be held in
the funeral home Sunday at 1 p.m. with Evangelist Brent Gallagher officiating.
She will be laid to rest in the Summers Cemetery, Mountain Heights Road,
Morgantown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Mill Creek, Randolph Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 13, 2013
Delores Priscilla Mullins, 69, of Mill Creek, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December
10, 2013, following a short illness. Born August 8, 1944, she was the daughter
of the late Ausie and Blanche "Bell" Blankenship of Rockhouse.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Bobbi Jo; her ex-husband, Michael E. Mullins Sr.; two
great-grandchildren, Angel Mullins and Anrek Steele; four brothers, Truman, Truble, Lacy and Truble; and four sisters, Estaliane, Evelyn, Eldean and Mildred.
Those left to mourn her loss are two sons, Michael E. Mullins Jr.
and his wife, Patty, and Phillip Mullins and his wife, Donna, all of Mill
Creek; a daughter, Michelle Lynn Lester and her husband, Dale, of Baileysville;
two grandsons, Michael Shawn Mullins and Samuel Steele; four granddaughters,
Samantha Mullins, Candace Mullins, Heather McNeil and Priscilla Mullins; one
great-grandson, Cameron Mullins; two sisters,
Shirley Harvey of Matheny and Betty Sue Thorngill of Oklahoma; a brother,
Roger Blankenship of Crouch's Farm; a very special friend,
Betty Lester; and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Delores' life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December
14, 2013, at Evans Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, Oceana. The Rev. Lewis
Stafford and Rev. Bill Massey will officiate. Interment will follow at Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Ausie, 58, 09Aug1899 -
??May1958, (not specified), WV-236-10-5481
SSDI; Blankenship,
Bell, 77, 26Sep1909 - ??Oct1986, Lynco, Wyoming, WV, WV-235-88-5866
West Virginia Deaths; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NMX8-F6V
Blankenship, Ausie
– M, 28 Nov 1925, Logan Co., stillborn,
S/o Ausie Blankenship & Bell Toler
2013, Valley Bend, Randolph Co., WV, Obituary
Charleston Daily Mail (WV) - November 13, 2013
Shelbia Jean Kerns, 76, a resident of Valley Bend, passed from this
life Thursday morning, November 7, 2013, at home. Shelbia was born in Mercer County,
a daughter of the late Harry Mills and Grace Wood Mills.
On December 13, 1980, in North Carolina, she married Dale Kerns,
who survives in Valley Bend. Also left to cherish Shelbia's memory are her children, Wilbert Lee Blankenship and wife, Laura, of Washington, Vida Jean
Roy and husband, Dean, of Lost Creek, Va., Lou Lohr of North Carolina, Royal Leon Blankenship and wife, Jewell, of Dixie, Martha Ann
Hamrick of Charleston, Tony Lee Barnhart and wife, Susan, of Virginia, Regina
Coffey Brogden and husband, Jimmy, of North Carolina, Tim Kerns and wife,
Carol, of Virginia and Terry Kerns and wife, Laura, of Hawaii; one brother, Jim
Mills and wife, Shelby, of Montgomery; and one sister, Vivian Steele and
husband, Tim, of Ansted.
Preceding Shelbia in death, in addition to her parents, was one son, Aaron Blankenship.
She had worked as the food service manager for the Bethel School
System in North Carolina. She thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, especially
camping and fishing with her husband, Dale. Shelbia was a fine Christian woman
and attended Elkins Church of God.
Funeral service was conducted at Randolph Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Elkins. Interment followed in Mountain State Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Roane
+2012,
Newtown, Roane Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.news-expressky.com/obituaries/article_d93ca3c8-9622-11e1-8e54-0019bb2963f4.html
Everett
Blankenship, 56, of Newtown, W.Va., died Thursday,
May 3, 2012, at Williamson Memorial Hospital, [Mingo Co., WV]. He was born at Paw Paw Nov. 17, 1955, a son of Cora Estep Blankenship of Trinity Healthcare in
Williamson and the late Cecil Blankenship.
Besides his
father, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Keith
Blankenship.
He is survived
by his wife, Denise Estepp Blankenship of Newtown; children, Danielle and Logan, both of the
home, Amber Mahon of Man,
W.Va., Everett Floyd Mahon of Duncan Fork, W.Va., and Amanda Blankenship of
Asheboro, NC; three brothers, Jerry
Blankenship of North Carolina, Mike Blankenship of Greensboro, NC, and RIcky
Blankenship of Ransom; three sisters, Dottie
Blankenship of Newtown, Lora Hinkle of Meador, W.Va. and Betty Bankenship of Red Jacket W.Va.; and three
grandsons.
Funeral
services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 6 in the Newtown Free Pentecostal Church with Randy
Casey and Gene Clemons officiating. Burial will follow in the family
cemetery at Mark’s Branch, Newtown.
Summers
2013, Tug Creek, Hinton, Summers Co., WV, Obituary
The
Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 3, 2013
Patsy Ann Gray Massey Keaton, 66, of Tug
Creek, Hinton, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 1, 2013, at
Raleigh General Hospital [Beckley, Raleigh
Co., WV] following a long illness. Born June 6, 1947, at Hinton, she was a
daughter of the late Willard G. and Alice F. Bowles Gray.
Patsy was a 1965 Hinton High School
graduate and a former driver for the Hinton Taxi Company. She loved the Lord
and was of the Baptist faith. Patsy was a lifelong resident of Summers County
who loved her family dearly. She was always friendly to others and willing to
help in any way she could.
Other than her parents she is preceded in
death by first husband, Steve Massey; second husband, Dewey Keaton; and one
nephew, Christopher Gray.
Those left to cherish her memory include
four children, Mike Massey and wife Patty of Front Royal, VA, Prescilla
Blankenship of Tug Creek, Roger Massey of Tug Creek, Becky Weiss and husband Jimmy
of Nimitz; five grandchildren, Michael Massey, Heather Graham, Joshua Miller,
Cory Miller, Roger Massey; one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Monroe; one sister,
Mary Cales of Pembroke, VA; two brothers, Jimmy Gray of Tug Creek and Curtis
Gray and wife Dottie of Hinton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also
survive.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel. Burial
will follow in the Fox Cemetery at Brooks. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Pipestem, Summers Co., WV, Obituary
http://memorialfd.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1067176
Kenneth Ronald Snow, 65 of River Ridge, Pipestem, WV died early
Sunday morning, August 18, 2013 at Princeton
Community Hospital [Mercer Co., WV], after a lengthy illness. He was born
June 22, 1948 in Matoaka, WV to the late Tyler and Ethel Johnson Snow.
Kenneth was a graduate of Matoaka High School and worked 10 years
as an underground electrician with Consolidated Coal Company and Slab Fork Coal
Company. He then obtained a degree in education from Bluefield State College
and retired from the Mercer County Board of Education after teaching Special
Education for 22 years. He was a member of the West Virginia National Guard and
the Rocky Mount Community Church at Pipestem.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Danny Snow.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife Janet Blankenship Snow. Three children, Amy Poe and husband Jim of Carolina Beach, NC,
Megan Snow of Pipestem and Jared Snow and wife Candi of Columbus, OH. Two grandsons, Beckett and Elijah Poe. One
brother, Scott Snow of Virginia Beach, VA. Two sisters, Anita Bowling
and husband Gene of Princeton, and Barbara Shrewsbury and husband Danny of
Hurricane, WV.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Kenneth Snow will be
held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of
the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Ray
(Buck) Goodwin and Pastor Terry Lambert officiating. The family has honored
Kenneth’s request that his body be cremated. His cremains will be interred in
the Thompson Family cemetery at Pipestem.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wayne
2013, Kenova,
Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - April 8, 2013
Darlene Brumfield Bias, 73, of Kenova, W.Va., loving wife and
companion of 54 years to Don W. Bias, went home to be with her Lord on
Saturday, April 6, 2013, from the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Darlene was born Feb.
19, 1940, in Mingo County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wade H. and Frances
Roberts Brumfield.
She retired after 27 years of service from the Wayne County School
System, working at Ceredo Elementary. She was a member of the Kenova Church of
God, where she was the former president of the Ladies Auxiliary, a Sunday
school teacher and a choir member. In recent years, Darlene had been attending
the Jefferson Avenue Church of God, where she was active in many activities.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10
brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her beloved and faithful husband, Don W. Bias;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Don and Georgeann Bias, all of Kenova,
and Robert Mark and Julia Bias of Katy, Texas; six grandchildren, Jody (Stacey) Shy, Ashley (J. B.) Blankenship , all of Huntington, W.Va., Amanda (Jason) Cox of Fulsher, Texas,
Melissa, Cameron and Jonathan Bias, all of Katy, Texas; nine great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Hall,
Chaz Bias, Addison Cox, Samuel, Michael and Landon Shy, Finley, Kennedy and Chandler Blankenship ; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Louise Starr of
Kenova, W.Va., Janet and Dallas Maynard of Ceredo, W.Va.; one sister-in-law,
Mabel Scott of Marion, Ohio; a very special great-nephew, John David Callicoat;
a special friend, Rosella Shoemaker; many nieces, nephews and a host of other
family and friends; and her loyal boy, Dusty.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9,
2013, at the Kenova Church of God with Pastor Greg Tomlinson, Pastor Paul Ray
Farley and Pastor Rabun Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest
Cemetery, Kenova.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lavalette,
Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
http://news.herald-dispatch.com/obituaries/index.php?archive=1
Autho Blankenship, 67, of
Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with The Lord and also join his son Jason on Thursday
morning, April 10, 2013. He was born March 10, 1946, in Wayne County, a son of
the late Clyde "Rooster" and Ellen Marie Blankenship.
One sister, Quilla Ratcliff, also
preceded him in death. He was the beloved husband of Hazel R. Blankenship for 39 wonderful
years; the loving father to Hamilton Blankenship and his fiancé
Noel Thompson, both of Corpus Christi, Texas, Edna (Glenn Jr.) of Huntington, Autho "A.
J." Jr. (Annie) Blankenship of Portland, Texas, Dana
(Roger) of Mammoth Cave, Ky., and Teresa Blankenship of Huntington. Autho's greatest joy was his grandchildren,
Emily, Aaron, Savannah, Kaiden, "Tater" Blankenship, David and
Hannah Trosper, Eric Thomspon, Eric Maynard, Robert Blankenship, Cody Carnes and
Megan
Blankenship. Also surviving are three brothers, Dexel (Wanda) Blankenship, Denny (Donna) Blankenship and Adrian (Carolyn) Blankenship; one sister,
Annalou (Willis)
Maynard; special niece, Karen Ratcliff; many additional nieces and nephews; and
special friends, Kathy Miller and Glenn and Tina Burton.
Autho was not only a great dad but a best
friend. His signature laugh will never be forgotten. Amidst all the joking and
playing around, we all knew that he was always there when we needed him. There
was so much love in his heart for his children, grandchildren and also for
animals. He would offer the shirt off his back to help anyone in need and
always ready to help.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2
p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnny
McSweeney officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lavalette, Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
http://johnsontillerfuneralhome.com/current_obituaries
Autho Blankenship,
67, of Lavalette, W.Va., went to be with The Lord and also join his son Jason on Thursday
morning, April 10, 2013. He was born March 10, 1946, in Wayne County, a son of
the late Clyde "Rooster" and Ellen Marie Blankenship.
One sister, Quilla Ratcliff, also preceded him in death.
He was the beloved husband
of Hazel R. Blankenship for 39 wonderful years; the loving father to Hamilton Blankenship and his fiancé Noel Thompson, both of
Corpus Christi, Texas, Edna (Glenn Jr.) of Huntington, Autho "A.J." Jr.
(Annie) Blankenship of Portland, Texas, Dana (Roger) of Mammoth Cave, Ky., and Teresa Blankenship of Huntington. Autho's greatest joy was his grandchildren, Emily, Aaron, Savannah, Kaiden, "Tater" Blankenship, David and Hannah Trosper, Eric Thomspon, Eric Maynard, Robert Blankenship, Cody Carnes and Megan Blankenship. Also surviving are three brothers, Dexel (Wanda) Blankenship, Denny (Donna) Blankenship and Adrian
(Carolyn) Blankenship; one sister, Annalou
(Willis) Maynard; special niece, Karen Ratcliff; many additional nieces and
nephews; and special friends, Kathy Miller, and Glenn and Tina Burton.
Autho was not only a great dad but a best friend. His signature
laugh will never be forgotten. Amidst all the joking and playing around, we all
knew that he was always there when we needed him. There was so much love in his
heart for his children, grandchildren and also for animals. He would offer the
shirt off his back to help anyone in need and always ready to help.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15,
2013, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Brother Johnny McSweeney officiating.
Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Prichard, Wayne Co.,
WV, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - December 1, 2013
Bud "Kin" Perry, 84, of Prichard, W.Va., passed peacefully
from this life at his home on Friday, November 29, 2013. He was born September
27, 1929 in Wayne County, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Siddie
Moore Perry.
Bud was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister,
Roy, Frennie, Tom, Jesse Fox, Harry, and his sister Hazel. He retired from
Aristec Corporation in 1992 with 31 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 58 years, Martha Blankenship
Perry; three sons, Marvin Blankenship of Huntington, John Dale Perry (Debbie) of Flatwoods, Ky., and
Dennis James Perry at home; one daughter, Hazel Anita Perry of Kenova; four grandchildren, Allen Blankenship , John Michael Perry, Cameron Douglas
Perry, and Matthew Gene Roy; and several great grandchildren. Also surviving is
one sister, Dicie Ann Thompson of Genoa, W.Va.; and a brother John Bill Perry
of Radnor, W.Va., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, December 2,
2013 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Williamson officiating.
Burial will follow in the John Perry Cemetery, Genoa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Wayne,
Wayne Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.morrisfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1995213&fh_id=10349
Larry Newton Blankenship, 74, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2013 at St. Mary’s
Hospital. His loving family was there with him as he entered the portals of Heaven.
Larry was born February 27, 1939 to Burl and Lucy Dean Blankenship.
He was predeceased by his father, mother and sisters, Loretta
Merle Blankenship, Evelyn Toney and Jacqueline “Hilda” Waggoner. Larry and Dottie
accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior on March 13, 1960 at Bethesda Missionary
Baptist Church. Bro Leo Gibson baptized them on March 20, 1960. He married
Dottie Lou Tabor on March 26, 1960 in Wayne County, WV.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dottie, two daughters who loved him very much, Kimberly
(Randy) Trautwein and Beverly (John) Nidy, and grandchildren who loved
their precious Papaw, Heather Lee Brown, Michelle Dawn (Donnie) Davis, John
Wesley (Caidin) Trautwein, Jason Robert Trautwein and Kevin Richard Trautwein.
He had one precious great grandson, Bryson William Davis. He is also survived
by sisters, Elenor (Andrew) Fry, Sally
Ann (Sherman) Moore and Karen Blankenship; sisters-in-laws, Bernice (Joe) Maynard,
Betty (David) Varney, Judy Adkins; aunts Maxine Hall and Kathleen Boothe, uncle John Blankenship and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Larry worked at the Herald Dispatch for 37 years. He was blessed by
preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to people and seeing them come to Christ.
Larry’s first church was Haynie’s Branch Baptist. He also was the pastor at
Bethesda Missionary Baptist and Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist before he
retired. He loved people and they in turn loved him. His family and friends
will always remember him but rejoice in knowing they will meet him again.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 8,
2013 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tony Perry officiating. Burial
will follow in the Jones Cemetery, East Lynn, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wood
+2013, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV, Obituary
http://mobile.newsandsentinel.com/page/wap.detail/id/77/Garnet-Virginia-Blankenship.html?wap=571405
Garnet Virginia Blankenship, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away Feb. 28, 2013, at
Riverside Hospital in Columbus, [Franklin
Co.,] Ohio. She was born
Jan. 10, 1935, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Gideon Paul and
Mabel Mae Waggoner Lyons.
Garnet was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, and was employed
for over 20 years with the former Parkview Nursing Home (Eagle Pointe) as a
dietician. She enjoyed reading, attending PHS football games and watching
professional baseball. She was a member of 14th Avenue Gospel Mission, where
she also participated in the Ladies Guild, Adults without Partners, and was a
Communion Stewardess of the church.
Surviving are her daughters,
Mae Ellen McCallister (John) of Desert Hot Springs,
Calif., and Sherri Barton (Stephen) of Parkersburg; her step daughter, Jackie Walters (Steve), also of Parkersburg; her step sons, John L.
Blankenship (Sharon) of Vero
Beach, Fla., Bryan Blankenship
Jr. (Sherry) of Summersville,
S.C., and Jim Blankenship of
Vienna, W.Va.; two brothers, Argil Lyons of Marietta, Ohio, and Denzil Lyons of
Vienna, W.Va.; two step-grandchildren, April McCallister and Sarah McCallister;
and four step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan "Pete" Blankenship Sr.; one son, Arnold Paul Dailey; one sister,
Betty Monroe; and three brothers, Elmer Miller, Hubert Miller and Harold Lyons.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral
Home, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg, with Pastor Tim Burch officiating.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Bryan D., 80, 27Nov1924
- 04Oct2005, Parkersburg, Wood, WV, WV-235-22-3602
West Virginia, Marriages, 1853-1970 https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FYVK-LYG
Bryan Delmont Blankenship, 22 S/o John H. & Margaret Blankenship
Mary Frances Miller, 17 D/o Berther Hester Morgan &
Late Fred Miller
m.26Aug1947
Wirt,WV
Wyoming
2013, Wyoming
Co., WV,
Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 22, 2013
Donald Dean Ford, 70, of Welch-Pineville Road, passed away on
Friday, July 19, 2013, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, [Raleigh Co.], WV. He was born November 30, 1942, in
Wolf Pen, WV, a son of the late Oley and Norma Mullins Ford. He was a painter.
He is survived by two daughters
Genene Blankenship, her husband
Bruce and son
Drake Blankenship of Pleasant View, TN, and Crystal Nichols,
her husband Brandon and two sons Garrett and Braxton Nichols of Clarksville,
TN; a sister Peggy Ann Taylor and a very special niece Lisa Cloverdale of
Nobblesville, IN; and a host of other loving family and friends.
In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. Burial of his
cremains will be held at a later date in Brewster Point Cemetery.
E-mail letters of sympathy may be sent at
www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Basin, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 9, 2012
Betty Lou Shrewsbury, 75, of Basin passed away Thursday, September
6, 2012, at her residence following a long illness. Born February 8, 1937, at
Basin, she was the daughter of the late Clowny Burrell Shrewsbury and Meade Mae
Graham. Betty was a homemaker, a graduate of Herndon High School, and loved to
read.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by one
sister, Carol Ford.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Arthur James
Shrewsbury; one daughter, Kathy Blankenship of Basin; two sons, Harry
Blankenship and his wife,
Joanna, of Basin and Gary Shrewsbury of Camp Creek and his companion, Sandy
Mills; three sisters, Loretta Roberts and her husband, Robert, of Arnett, Sue
Royce and her husband, Carl, of Basin, and Irene Shiftlet and her husband,
Ralph, of Stafford, VA; three brothers, Byron Shrewsbury and his wife, June, of
Basin, Bryant Shrewsbury and his wife, Cindy, of Basin, and Bernie Shrewsbury
of Basin and his companion, Okey; one brother-in-law, Henry Ford of Stafford,
VA; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2012, at Tankersley
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in
the Rube Howerton Cemetery (Spruce Grove), Basin. Family will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Brenton, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Harles Justus, 72, of Brenton, WV passed away on Friday November 9,
2012 in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, [Raleigh Co.], WV. He was born October 20, 1940 in
Buchanan County, Virginia, a son of the late Carrol and Leatie Blankenship Justus, Sr. Harles was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, his wife of 35 years Doris Ann Short
Justus also preceded him in death, along with two sisters Credith Lane and
Trulabea McGraw.
Survivors include his two loving daughters Teresa Miller-Banks and
husband Wayne of Beckley and Deanna McKinney and husband Gordon of Basin; five
sisters Gertrude Hurley of Brenton, Inez Smith of Sunhill, Nancy Hawks of
Brenton, Imogene Short of Brenton and Drema Lester of Beckley; three brothers
Corbet Justus of Brenton, Carrol Justus, Jr. of Kopperston and Franklin Justus
of Kopperston; a grandson James Christopher Miller; and a host of other loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday November 13,
2012 in the Clear Fork Independent Church of God with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in
the Short Cemetery, Elk
Lick,
WV. Pallbearers will be
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Brenton, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 20, 2013
Corbet Vernor "Vern" Justus Sr., 75, of Brenton, passed
away Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at his residence following a long illness.
Born May 7, 1938, at Hurley, Va., he was the son of the late Carl Justus and Lettie Blankenship Justus. Mr. Justus was of the Baptist faith. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Romelee Short Justus, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his three sons, Corbet Justus Jr. and his wife
Tammy of Pineville, Darrin Justus and his wife, Cathy, of Brenton, Danny Justus
of Brenton; two daughters, Debbie Fortner and her husband, Donald, of Brenton,
Sheila Byrd and her husband, Rodney, of Pineville; a brother, Frank Justus of Kopperston;
five sisters, Imogene Short of Brenton, Nancy Hawks of Brenton, Drema Justus of
Beckley, Inez Smith of Simon, Gertrude Hurley of Brenton; 14 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Corbet's life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December
20, 2013, in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Norman Gray
officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Knox District, Buchanan Co., VA,
Justus, Carl 30, M, VA, Head,
Justus, Lelia 29, F, VA, Wife, [1901]
Justus, Credith 09, F, VA, Dau,
Justus, Gertrude 06, F, VA, Dau,
Justus, Trula B. 04, F, VA, Dau,
Justus, Vernon 02, M, VA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VRYX-SYG
2012, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 27, 2012
Ocie May Belcher, 79, of Clear Fork, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. She was born September 26, 1932 in Simon, W.Va., a
daughter of the late Charlie and Ortha Blankenship Belcher. Ocie attended the Sunhill Freewill Baptist Church.
Also preceding her in death was her husband Wyatt Belcher Jr.; two
brothers; a sister and three grandchildren.
Survivors include four sons Gerrett "Joe" (Roxanne)
Belcher of Statesville, N.C., Michael (Kay) Belcher of Kopperston, Clifford
(Rachael) Belcher of Sunhill, and Jackie (Carol) Belcher of Claremont, N.C.;
four daughters Sharon Cline of Lynco, Debbie (Teddy) Trent of Sunhill, Barbara
(Billy) Messer of Johnstown, Ohio, and Janet Belcher and companion Gary Tilley
of Sabine; a sister Inez Harvey of Sunhill; a brother Bill Belcher of North
Carolina; 21 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; two great great
grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Johnathan
"Nub" Blankenship officiating. Ocie will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Pallbearers will be family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 14, 2012
Anthony Brett Cook, 48, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012, at
his residence. Born March 14, 1964, in Welch, W.Va., he was the son of Gene T.
Cook and Joy Short Cook.
Anthony was a member of The Clear Fork Advent Christian Church. He
worked as an electronic engineer for Rauglan-Borg in Lehigh Acres, Fla., for
many years and was an instructor at National Institute of Technology at Cross
Lanes. He loved playing golf and being outdoors. His favorite pastime was
spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Alec Gene Cook
of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; daughters, Samantha Blankenship and husband,
Dereck, of Kopperston and Amy Brown and fiancé,
Modesto Dominquez, of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Mark D. Cook of Clear Fork;
a sister, Susan Smith and husband, Johnny, of Clear Fork; four grandchildren;
and his former spouse, Shelia Stewart Cook of Lehigh Acres, Fla.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at
Evans Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Eddie Bee Aliff and Rev.
Jerry Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny. Pallbearers will be Brandon
French, Mike Blankenship, Gary Green, Adam Gibson, Todd
Whittington, and Dave Miller.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Clear Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Virgil Ray Shepherd, 83, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Friday
December 27, 2013 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary, [McDowell Co.,] WV. He was born May 13, 1930 in Davy, WV,
a son of the late Frank and Bertha Merba Lester Shepherd.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Norma Blankenship Shepherd; a sister Inez Lawerence and two brothers Earl and Freelen Shepherd.
Survivors include two daughters Nellie Tuttle of Oceana and Lisa
Rowe of Granite Falls, NC; a son Lany (Michelle) Shepherd of Kopperston, WV;
Roy Shepherd of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren Chris Morgan, Justin Rowe,
Neah Morgan, Zachary Rowe and Dalton Shepherd; four great grandchildren Chad
Morgan, Alexis Bailey, Hunter Bailey and Haley Rowe; and a host of other loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday January 3, 2014 in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Gary Walker
officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Roberts Cemetery, Pads Fork, WV. Pallbearers will be Chris Morgan, Stanley Bailey, Robert
Steele, Timmy Lowe, Ricky Lusk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
WV Marriage; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FTLL-HQ1
Blankenship, Norma Blondeen – Shepherd,
Virgil Ray – 1955, Wyoming,
+2012, Coal Mountain, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 17, 2012
Eugene Hatfield, 82, of Coal Mountain, passed away on Tuesday,
August 14, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV]. He was born April 7, 1930, in Coal
Mountain, a son of the late Light "Poppy" and Fleety Ann Toler
Hatfield.
Eugene was the last surviving member of his immediate family and
was also preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers, a granddaughter
Beth Morgan and a great-granddaughter Autumn Hatfield. He was a retired coal
miner, a member of the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church and the U.M.W.A.
Survivors include his loving wife
of 59 years Kathleen
Blankenship Hatfield; two
daughters Marsha (Nick) Wallace of Coal Mountain and Patty (Steve) Hopkins of
Powhatan, Va.; three sons Michael (Rebecca) Hatfield of Oceana, Larry (Ronda)
Hatfield of Coal Mountain and Billy Hatfield of Festus, Mo.; two sisters-in-law
Patsy Benjamin of Oceana and Georgia Hatfield of Coal Mountain; a brother-in-law Robert Blankenship of Oceana; 21 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2012,
at the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church, Coal Mountain, with Rev. Glen
Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hatfield Cemetery, Coal
Mountain.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Coal Mountain, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Published in Gilbert Times from Nov. 1 to
Nov. 2, 2013
Douglas New, 93, of Coal Mountain, passed away Sat., Oct. 26, 2013,
at his residence. Born July 28, 1920, in Gilbert Creek, he was a son of the
late Troy New and Tennessee
Savannah Blankenship.
Also preceding him in death was his first wife, Deanie Mounts;
second wife, Zola Blankenship; two sons, Wimpy and Frankie New; one
daughter, Kelcie Cline; two sisters, Alice Lester and Gladys Mounts, and three
brothers, Raymond, Pat, and Amos New.
Mr. New was a retired coal miner who loved to coon hunt and garden.
He enjoyed talking with people and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed eating
at the Justonian Restaurant.
Survivors include two sons, Scotty New and wife Josetta of Baisden
and John C. New and wife Paula of Clear Fork; four daughters, Delina Hauskins
and husband Carl of Beckley, Elsie Hauskins of Logan, Ina Hatfield of
Charleston and Angela Farmer and husband Bobby of Man; 20 grandchildren;
numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Alma Cline of Baisden; his best
friend, Buddy and Cynthia Toler of Coal Mountain, and his caregiver, whom he
loved very much, Chrissy Brown of Hanover.
Services were conducted at noon Thurs., Oct. 31, with Pastor Earl
Brewer officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial
followed in the New Family Cemetery at Baisden. Serving as pallbearers were
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Stafford, Mingo Co., WV,
New, Troy 29,
M, WV, Head,
New, Tennessee 27, F, WV, Wife,
New, Ramon 10,
M, WV, Son,
New, Joda 07,
M, WV, Son,
New, Douglas 05, M, WV, Son,
New, Gladys 03, F, WV, Dau,
New, Amos 01,
M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMH2-4YY
+2013, Corinne, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 4, 2013
Charles "Charley" Luther Sizemore, 78, of Corinne passed
away on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at a Beckley
hospital [Raleigh Co., WV] following a long illness. Born July 20, 1935, at New Richmond, he
was the son of the late Luther Erving and Dana Evelyn Blankenship Sizemore.
Charlie was formerly employed by Bartlett Tree Experts and he was
Baptist by faith. In his leisure he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking
especially whittling.
In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a
daughter, Linda June Sizemore McKinney; two brothers, Gideon Sizemore and
William Franklin Sizemore.
Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Charlie R. Sizemore
and his wife, Alice of Corinne; four sisters, Mary Lopez of Corinne, Virginia
Slavey of Mabscott, Linda Skaggs and her husband, Wilbert of Pluto Road, and
Edna Beverly and her husband, Leslie of Welch Pineville Road; three brothers,
Walter David Sizemore and his wife, Nellie of Herndon Heights, Robert Sizemore
and his wife, Karen of Georgia, and Ronnie Sizemore and his wife, Gladys of New
Richmond; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren, six great
grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be noon, Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Tankersley
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in
the Thomas Wayne Shrewsbury Cemetery, Barkers Ridge. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Center District, Wyoming Co., WV,
Sizemore, Luther 30, M, WV, Head,
Sizemore, Dana 29, F, WV, Wife,
Sizemore, Frank 10, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore, Mary 07, F, WV, Dau,
Sizemore, Luther 04, M, WV, Son,
Sizemore, Sid 03, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K78H-Z6K
2012, Cyclone, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 8, 2012
James Larry Overton 69, departed this life
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a
long illness. Born July 25, 1942, in Davin, he was the son of the late Clarence
L. and Mary Vada Bailey Wooten.
James was a retired coal miner having worked for Eastern Associated
Coal Co., he enjoyed fishing, a NASCAR fan, loved fixing things he was known as
the "fix it man"; his words were that "he loved Jesus". He
was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first
wife, Linda L. Brown Overton; a daughter,
Christina Hope Blankenship; two stepsons, Kenneth Brown and Kevin
Brown; and a brother, Richard Wooten.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dorothy J. Overton
of Cyclone; two daughters, Rena L. Runyon and husband, William of Cyclone and
Kimberly Overton of Princeton; a stepson, Timothy Brown and wife, Suzann of
Crab Orchard; a stepdaughter, Tina Smith and husband, Sid of Toler, Ky.; three
brothers, C. H. Wooten and wife, Drema of Beaver, John Wooten and wife, Debbie
of Alderson and Terry Wooten of Cyclone; two grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Runyon and Brandon Blankenship; four step-grandchildren, Jason Brown, Megan Brown, Christa Brown,
and Mary Caitlyn Smith; three great-grandchildren, Parker Brown, Aiden Brown
and Jaxon-Timothy Walls; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and
friends.
A celebration of James' life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8,
2012, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with his son-in-law, Revs. William Runyon and Merle Walls officiating. Entombment will
follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum, Matheny. Casketbearers will be Brandon Blankenship, C. H. Wooten, John Wooten, Terry Wooten
and Bill Wooten. Honorary casketbearers will be Russell Cook and Robert Cook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Cyclone, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 1, 2013
Billie Woodrow "Shaw" Keeney Jr., 68, of Cyclone, went on
his heavenly flight in the morning hours of Monday, July 29, 2013. He was born
August 3, 1944 in Cyclone, the son of Verna Stevens Keeney and the late Billie
W. Keeney Sr. Bill was a US Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was
always a happy man and enjoyed being around people.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a grandson Austin Blankenship, two son-in-laws Darren Vankomen and Bill Compton, a nephew Kim
Wells and lifelong friend Gary "Train" Brown.
He is survived by his mother Verna Keeney; three sons BJ (Sandra)
Keeney, Brandon (Christi) Keeney and Mitchell (Lovetta) Toler; five daughters
Kim (Terry) Benscoter, Tamberlie LaDawn (Roger) Peel, Stephanie Vankomen, Dusty
Compton, Tanya (Mark) Jenkins; the mother of his children Peggy Keeney-White;
Brandon's mother Coretta Osborne; 18 grandkids
Amber, Tiffany, Courtney and Trey Keeney, Corey Blankenship,
Kayla Daniels, Brody and Tanner Jenkins, Chelsea White, Dakota Johnson,
Brittney McPherson, Drayke, Trayce and Raeleigh Keeney, Destiny, Blake and
Skyler Toler; three great grandchildren Chey Douglas, Darren Cook and one due
in September 2013; five sisters Norma Jean Wells and companion Ed Dunn, Eva
(Wilburn) Bailey, Rita (Gene) Harvey, Betty (Jimmy) Toler, Judy Lynn (Terry)
St. Clair; a brother Mike (Barbara) Wells and a host of other loving family and
friends. Bill was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by many
other family members and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday August 1, 2013
at the New Life Church, Jesse, W.Va., with Bro. Benny Osborne officiating.
Following the services he will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fanrock, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 25, 2013
Sara Jane "Kitty" Epperhart, 67, of Fanrock, passed away
on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. She was born December 28,
1945, in Amherstdale, W.Va., a daughter of the late Troy and Maysie Justice
Toler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brenton Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother
Gerald Toler.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of almost 39
years, Edward Clayton Epperhart Jr.; two daughters Drema (Randy) Morgan of
Fanrock and Kathy Epperhart of Brenton; a son Gregory Shawn Baugh of Spindale,
N.C.; seven sisters Sue Blair of
Portage, IN, Jean Hatfield of Beckley, Audrey Goins of Beckley, Margie
McClellan of Lynco, Sally (Aaron) Stewart of Turkey Dip, Sharon (Clint) Toler
of Simon and Betty (Allen) Blankenship of Clear Fork; three brothers Kenneth "Buck"
(Shirley) Toler of Cedar Creek, Tommy (Ledia) Toler of Sunhill and Homer
(Alice) Toler of Cedar Creek; seven grandchildren Randy (Chasidy) Morgan, Kevin
(Holly) Morgan, Brandon Morgan, Sabrina Baugh, Cameron Baugh, Justin Hatfield
and Calista Hatfield; five great-grandchildren Kinley Morgan, Kaden Morgan,
Kaylinn Morgan, Brycen Morgan and Holden Morgan; and a host of other loving
family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, January 26,
2013, at Brenton Baptist Church, with Pastor Tommy Knotts officiating. She will
be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, W.Va. Family and friends
will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fanrock, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 27, 2013
Wilma Jean Adams, 78, of Fanrock, went to be with the Lord on
Friday, October 25, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was
cherished and loved by so many, she will be greatly missed. She was born on
December 23, 1934, at Indian Creek to the late Herbert and Delcie Short.
She retired from Welch Emergency Hospital in 1969. She was a
homemaker and a member of Brier Creek Tabernacle Church. She loved quilting,
crocheting, Cooking, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first
husband Ernest Atwell; twin sons Kenneth and Earnest Atwell; a grandson Joey
Rose; brothers Orville Ray Short, and Herbie Short, Jr.; and a special aunt Sarah St. Clair.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Lee
Adams; daughters Barbara (Jim) Wyrick of Princeton, and Linda (Bo) Rasnake of
Fanrock; daughters-in-law Liz Atwell
of Indian Creek, and Jackie Blankenship of
Indian Creek; one sister Helen (Ronnie) Stafford of Beaver; two brothers Ronny
Short of Matheny, and Roger (Gail) Short of Cleveland, OH; 12 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2013, at Brier
Creek Tabernacle with Rev. Earnest Francis and Rev. Scotty Cline officiating. Reggie Stafford, soloist. Burial will follow at the Brewster
Point Cemetery, Indian Creek. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Glen Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - December 11, 2012
Ronald Donald "Ronnie" Lafferty, 62, of Glen Fork, went
home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012, in Gilmer County. He
was born January 25, 1950, in Beckley, a son of Gladys Elizabeth Vaught
Lafferty and the late Donald Anthony Lafferty. He was a member of the
Bellemeade Missionary Baptist Church and the UMWA.
In addition to his father a son Ronnie Jr. and a daughter Angela
Marie also preceded him in death along with fathers-in-law Hiram Acord and Jack
Irick.
Survivors include his loving wife Carol Acord Lafferty; mother
Gladys Lafferty of Beckley; stepmother Margaret Lafferty of Ravencliff;
mothers-in-law Daphine Acord and Vella Irick; a daughter Angie (Chuckie) Simon
of Myrtle Beach; three sons Chris (Kim) Brooks, Allen (Angie) Brooks and Steven
Brooks, all of Glen Fork; siblings
Joanna (Buddy) Hash, Danny (Polly) Lafferty, Donnie (Rosetta) Lafferty, Geneva
(Randy) Worley, Misty (Shawn) Blankenship and Timmy Bennett; nine grandchildren; special grandson who
lived with them Josh Lafferty; a great-granddaughter; special friends Truman
Cook, Lucy Lilly, Kermit Moore and Crystal Bishop; and a host of nieces,
nephews and other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12,
2012, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Nathan
Vance and Bro. Christopher Brooks officiating. He will be laid to rest in the
Glen Fork Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Glen Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 30, 2013
Katelyn Joyce Marie Rocchi, 4, of Glen Fork passed away Saturday
May 25, 2013. Born December 9, 2008, at Beckley, she was the daughter of Jeremy
Rocchi and Heather Thompson Rocchi of Glen Fork.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Warren and
Suzanne Smith. Katelyn attended the Glen Fork Baptist Temple. She loved to
sing, dance, ride four-wheelers, planting flowers and playing with Barbie's.
She attended Glen Fork Headstart and loved it.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Skylar
Nicole Rocchi; her grandparents:
James and Dollie Thompson of Glen Fork, Henry and Barbara Blankenship of Glen Rogers, Pete and Michelle Rocchi
of Rockview, Charles and Anyeta Thompson of Glen Fork. She is also survived by
a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Katelyn's life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday,
May 30, 2013, at the Glen Fork Baptist Temple with the Rev. Steve Acord
officiating. Burial will follow at the Cook Cemetery at Walkers Branch,
Pineville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - August 4, 2012
James D. Blankenship,
72, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, at Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston [Kanawha Co., WV]. A lifelong resident of Glen Rogers, he
was born May 23, 1940, to the late John and Inez Elswick
Blankenship. James loved going to church for praise, worship and song. He really
enjoyed working on anything mechanical; he had a gift for fixing things.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Lafferty Blankenship; an infant daughter, Becky Sue Blankenship; brothers,
Lee and Jerry; and sisters, Norma
Sinecoff and Josephine Lafferty.
Survivors include three children,
Michael Blankenship of Oak Hill, Joyce Merriman and husband, Ray, of Stoneville, N.C., and Brian Blankenship of Prosperity; brothers, Henry and John; sisters, Marlene, Phyllis, Darlene, Eleanor, Maxine, and Ruby; grandchildren,
Amee Murdock and Tyler Blankenship ; and a great-grandchild, Nadilee Murdock.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Pine
Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Francis and Rev. Jonathan
Cresong officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Glen Rogers,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 25, 2013
Raymond Bailey, 74, of Glen Rogers, passed away Friday, June 21,
2013, at his home. Born December 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Matts
Bailey and Ida Mae Blankenship
Bailey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two brothers, Earl
Bailey and Robert Bailey, and two sisters, Pearl Bailey and Pansy Brooks.
Those left to cherish Raymond's memory are two brothers, Ivan Dean
Bailey and Kelly Bailey, both of Glen Rogers; a sister, Virgie McClain of
Ravencliff; and stepsons, Willis Lafferty of Glen Rogers and James Lafferty of
Glen Rogers.
In keeping with his wishes, Raymond will be cremated and there will
be no services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Slab Fork District, Wyoming
Co., WV,
Bailey, Matts 38, M, WV, Head,
Bailey, Ida M. 28, F, WV, Wife,
Bailey, Robert L. 10, M, WV, Son,
Bailey, Pairs J. 07, M, WV, Son,
Bailey, Virgie L. 04, F, WV, Dau,
Bailey, J. Raymond 01, M, WV, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K78H-PKT
+2012, Hanover, Wyoming Co., WV, Funeral
Williamson Daily News (WV) - April 24, 2012
Martha Kennedy Browning, 84, of Hanover, died Friday, April 20,
2012. Born on April 14, 1928, at Simon, she was the daughter of the late James
"Jim" and Delphine
Blankenship Kennedy.
Funeral services will commence at 7 p.m. on April 24 at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel. To honor her wishes she will be cremated..
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Hanover, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/print/847
Martha Kennedy Browning, 84 of Hanover, departed this life on
Friday, April 20th 2012, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born on April 14, 1928 at Simon, she was the daughter of
the late James “Jim” and Delphine
Blankenship Kennedy.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving
husband, Don R. Browning; one daughter, Mary Ruth Browning; five brothers: Buster, Mack, Michael, Jessie and Johnny
“Buck” Kennedy; and three sisters: Susan
Lester, Ruby Browning and Sarah Morgan. Martha was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist
Faith. She will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Martha and to mourn
her passing include her three sons:
David Browning (Sheila Beheler), Oral Browning and Danny Browning; her
two daughters: Jerrie (Michael) Hatfield
and Verneda (Jamie) Perry; her two grandsons:
Joshua and Corey Perry; her two granddaughters: Natasha (Luther) Mounts and Kristy (Dustin)
Barrett; her four great-grandchildren:
Tyler, Brittany and Brayden Mounts and Catylin Barrett; her sister,
Nancy Hatfield; and a host of other dear family and friends.
Funeral services will commence at 7 pm on April 24th at the Mounts
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Cline and Rev. Carl Cline officiating.
To honor her wishes she will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Keyrock, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 23, 2013
Gilda Jane Brinkley Phillips, 48, of Keyrock, passed away Thursday,
June 20, 2013. Born June 18, 1965, at Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of the
late William Dewey Brinkley and Clara Grose Brinkley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Norman L. "Tony" Phillips, Jr., and two sisters, Gaynell
Blankenship and Terri
Thompson. Gilda dearly loved her children and all their friends that were
always at her home.
Those left to cherish her memory are: her son, Norman
"Stormy" Phillips of Pineville; a daughter, Gabriel "Gabby"
Nicole Phillips of Pineville; sisters, Dot Sue and husband, Roger Moran, of
Mullens, Marty and her husband, Forrest Lewis, of Rockhill, SC, and Jackie and
her husband, Bobby Smith, of Lexington, NC; brothers, David and wife, Teresita
Parks, of VA, Bill and his wife, Evelyn Brinkley, of Mullens, Andy and his
wife, Jennifer Blankenship, of
Lexington, NC; 11 nieces and nephews; and several extended family members and
friends.
A celebration of Gilda's life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013,
at Calfee Funeral Service, Pineville. The Rev. Evan Arkell will officiate.
Burial will follow in Privett Family Cemetery, Keyrock. Jimmy Thompson, Bobby
Smith, Arron Bennett, Nathan Compton, Brent Morgan and Tyler Blankenship will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Kopperston, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
Kenneth Ray Blankenship, 87, of Kopperston, formerly of Proctor Bottom, went to be with
the Lord Friday, May 4, 2012, at Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, after a sudden illness. He was
born January 19, 1925, at Six Mile in Boone County, a son of the late Millard and Nora Stollings
Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Riffe Blankenship; one daughter, Sheila Jean "Cookie" Blankenship
Walden; one granddaughter,
Jennifer Jones; one sister, Sylvia Mae Adkins; one step-daughter, Ernestine Thomas; and
one step-grandson, David Prince. Kenneth was a retired coal miner formerly
employed with Amherst Coal Company for 25 years. He was a member of the UMWA
District 17. An Army veteran, Kenneth served during World War II in Germany and
France. Kenneth enjoyed talking about the Lord, gardening, fishing, and
hunting.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nellie Cook
Blankenship; four daughters, Phyllis (Roddie) Sizemore of IN, Betty Delores
Wooten of Proctor Bottom, Dorothy K. (Harry) Jones of Kistler, and Misty (Eric) Lester of Lorado; one brother,
Bill Blankenship of Princeton; two step-sons, Ralph
(Rhonda) Bailey of Bruno and Shane Kirkendoll of Kopperston; three
step-daughters, Christine (Michael) Prince, Drema (Rodney) Kirkendoll, and
Elestine Lusk, all of Kopperston; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, and 14
step-great-grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012,
at Greenbranch Freewill Baptist Church at Man with Rev. Roland Cook
officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill where
military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 6153 and American Legion
Post 103 of Chapmanville and DAV Post 39 of Harts. Pall bearers will be family
and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kopperston, Wyoming Co., WV,
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - November 12, 2012
Corine Blankenship,
77, of Kopperston, passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012.
The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Kopperston, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 19, 2013
Carrol Justus, Jr., 61, of Oceana, WV, passed away on May 15, 2013,
at his home, Kopperston, WV. He was born January 24, 1952, in Baileysville, WV,
a son of the late Carrol and Lettie
Blankenship Justus, Jr.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters
Creith Lane, and Truebee McGraw; a brother Harless Justus; and a step daughter
Lisa Blackburn. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include two sons Dwight Justus of Kopperston, and Cody
Justus of Kopperston; a step daughter Brenda Reed of Pineville; step
granddaughters Jamie Short, Kayla Ritchie and Brittany Ritchie all of Oceana; a
step great-granddaughter Tiona Short of Oceana; five sisters Gertrude Hurley of
Brenton, Inez Smith of Cedar Creek, Nancy Hawks of Brenton, Imogene Short of
Brenton and Dreama Lester of Beckley; two brothers Vernor Justus of Brenton,
and Frankie Justus of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest
in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Kopperston, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 28, 2013
Gloria Louise "Mutt" Canterbury Prichard, 80, of
Kopperston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2013.
She was born November 16, 1932, in Oceana, WV, the daughter of the late Jennie
Cook and Sola Canterbury.
She was a member of the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church for 55 years
where she loved to sing in the choir. Prior to retirement she was a part-time
cook for the Wyoming County Board of Education. She was a 1955 graduate of
Oceana High School. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Earl Prichard; sons
Earl, Jr., and wife Ruta Prichard of Bolt, and Jeffrey and wife Kathy of
Kopperston Road; step daughter Brenda Hutchinson and husband Jerry of Crany;
grandchildren Caleb Prichard and wife Melissa of Bolt, Brent Prichard and wife
Kristy of Mullens, Kaylee and Emily Prichard of Kopperston Road, David Bailey
of Crany, Brian Hutchinson and wife Emily of Bolt; great-grandchildren Karsey,
Natalee, and Mylee Prichard, Tyler Bailey, and Heidi and Bowen Hutchinson; a
sister Rema Jones of Chillicothe, OH; a special sister-in-law Louise Womack of
Beckley; special niece Rosemary Elswick of Oceana; a special friend Ethelene
Neal of Oceana; a special sister-in-law
Maggie Blankenship of Oceana; and several nieces and nephews;
and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29,
2013, at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett
officiating. She will be laid to rest in the mausoleum at Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Brothers-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lillyhaven, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Warren Bruce “Frito” Cook, 55, of
Lillyhaven, WV passed away on Sunday November 10, 2013 of a massive heart
attack. He was born November 5, 1958 in Logan, WV a son of the late William
Harman and Dorothy Mae Dalton Cook.
He was a truck driver for many years and
was employed by Bluestone Coal at the present time. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, scuba diving, paragliding and spending time with his family and
friends. Warren had a very outgoing personality.
In addition to his parents he is preceded
in death by his mother-in-law Emma Louise Gainer Wease.
Those left to cherish his memories are
his loving wife of 33 years Ruth Louise (Wease) Cook the love of his life; two
daughters Amber Cook and companion Joey Bowman of Oceana, and Brittany Cook of
Oceana; father-in-law Donzel Wease; two brothers Stanley (Patricia) Cook of
Boone County, and Clarence “Wimpy” (Stephanie) Cook of Oceana; three grandchildren Dylan and Mersadies Blankenship, and Mason
Bowman all of Oceana; a very special friend Debbie Smith; and a host of other
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday November 13, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lynco, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 17, 2012
Robert Gene "Rob" Blankenship, 72, of Lynco, passed away Sunday, October
14, 2012.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2012, at the
Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, with Rev. Firg Proffitt and Rev. Bill
Massey officiating. Burial will follow in Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lynco, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x688432879/Obituaries-Thursday-Oct-18-2012
Robert Gene “Rob” Blankenship, 72, of Lynco, who resided in Harrisville, W.Va., for the past
year, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 14, 2012. He was born May
2, 1940 in Clear Fork, WV a son of the late Bruce Blackburn and
Josie Acord Blankenship. Rob was of the Holliness Faith.
Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Shirley Caroline Burrell Blankenship; an
infant son Samuel Matthew Blankenship; a daughter
Geneva Pennington; four brothers William “Bill” Cook, Bruce “Sam” Blankenship, James Blankenship,
and Holland Blankenship and two sisters Geneva Cole and Margie Rowe.
He is survived by three daughters
Edith (Bobby) Rollins of Lynco, Caroline (Gary) Eakle of Harrisville and Anita
(Leon) Kennedy of Hanover; a son David (Norma) Blankenship of Lynco; two
sisters Catherine Hatfield of Coal Mountain, and Patsy Benjamin of Oceana;
fourteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren; his companion of 14
months Sarah Daugherty ; her two sons Terry and Roger
Daugherty; her daughter Cheryl Marshall and families, and a host of other
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2012
at the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, with Rev. Firg Proffitt and Rev.
Bill Massey officiating. Burial will follow in Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Matheny, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 21, 2013
Quinnie Faye Adams Daniels Baldwin, 87, of Matheny, went home
peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 12:10 a.m., at
Bower's Hospice House in Beckley [Raleigh
Co., WV] following a short
illness. Born December 19, 1925 at Big Branch, Wyoming, W.Va., she was the
daughter of the late Miley and Leona Adams.
Quinnie spent her whole life living in Wyoming County. Her daddy
always called her "Babe". At the age of nine years old Quinnie
started attending the Matheny United Methodist Church with Lon Scott and Uncle
Oat Stewart. In 1962 she took membership and was an active member up until her
death. She taught Sunday school for many years. She was an active member of the
United Methodist Women's Group, where she served as secretary for several
years. She was a past member of the church choir. She enjoyed attending church
and loved her church family. Quinnie was a 1944 graduate of Oceana High School.
She was OHS Homecoming Queen in 1944. She's a lifetime member of the Oceana
High School Alumni Association, where she enjoyed getting together with friends
young and old at the Annual OHS reunion picnics. A few weeks ago, she received
her letter from the Alumni Association informing her that she will be inducted
into the OHS Hall of Fame on May 4, 2013. Talk about excited! This was a great
honor for her because she was proud to say she was an Oceana High School
graduate.
Quinnie was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband,
and the father of her three children, William T. "Bud" Daniels on
January 29, 1987; her second husband, Hobart C. Baldwin on October 1, 2002; a
son, Gregory Miley Daniels on September 26, 1999; a half brother, Golden Adams;
and several aunts and uncles. Quinnie loved her family. She was a devoted wife,
loving mother, excellent grandma and an outstanding great-grandma who was loved
more than words can express. She will be greatly missed by her family and all
who knew her.
Family members left to cherish her memories are: a son and
daughter-in-law, Danny and Therese Daniels of Lynco, a daughter and son-in-law,
Joetta and Ron Acord of Matewan, daughter-in-law, Peggy Daniels of North Myrtle
Beach, SC, seven grandchildren:
Scott Gregory (Jennifer) Daniels of Lawrenceburg, IN, Christopher Michael
(Tonia) Daniels of Beckley, Amy Deloris (Kevin) Toler of Statesville, NC,
Ronald Shawn (Cathy) Acord of Davin, Jonathan Matthew (Dara) Acord of
Craigsville, Melodi Sunshine (John) Blankenship of Varney, and William James "Will" (Kayla Cline)
Daniels of Lynco; 13 great-grandchildren:
Corey Acord of Beckley, Megan Toler of Statesville, NC, Gavin, Avery and Max Daniels
of Lawrenceburg, IN, Nathan Daniels of Beckley, Grant and Owen Acord of
Craigsville, Destiny, Maddi Jo and Kaden Blankenship of Varney, and Keona and Parker Acord of
Davin, two aunts who were like sisters, Winnie Payne of Suffolk, VA and Nettie
Parries of Mount Airy, NC, two sisters-in-law, Pat (Charles) Dixon of Sabine
and Fannie Pizzino of South Charleston, two brothers-in-law, Frank (Jan)
Daniels of Matheny and Orville (Shirley) Daniels of Point Pleasant, three very
special friends, Louise Newcomb of Lynco, Opal Lusk of Cyclone and Lucy Baldwin
of Kopperston, caregiver, Patsy Gibson of Turkey Creek, Gaye Irick of Glen
Fork, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013, at Evans
Funeral Home Chapel, Oceana. The Rev. Ron Acord and the Rev. David White will
officiate. Quinnie will be laid to rest at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Matheny, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 21, 2013
Randall Carl Wallace, 56, of Matheny, W.Va., passed away on April
18, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1957, in
Iaeger, W.Va., a son of the late George and Martha Hatfield Wallace. Randall
was a miner operator for many years at Eastern Associated Coal's Harris Mine
and a member of the UMWA.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister
Barbara Wallace, three brothers Tracy, Rondell and Tommy Wallace.
Survivors include his loving wife
of thirty years, Doris Ann
Blankenship Wallace; a
daughter, Linda Walsh and husband, Joseph, of Long Island, N.Y.; a son, Brandon
Wallace, and fiancee, Jennifer Acord, of Matheny; four sisters, Alice (Edward)
Barnett of Matheny, Sherry (Steve) Harvey of Cedar Creek, Phyllis Bartley of
Oceana and Pamela (Curley) Hatfield of Matheny; a sister-in-law, Teresa Wallace
of Coal Mountain; a special nephew, Jamie Bartley of Oceana; a host of other
nieces and nephews; a friend, Barry Beaver; special friend, John Bowman, who
was like a brother; and a host of other loving family and friends.
In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no
services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Mullens, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 27, 2013
Norma Jean Lewis, 48, of Mullens, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2013, in a Beckley hospital,
following a long illness. Born Nov.11, 1964, in Mullens, she was the daughter
of the late Monterville and Alice Marie (Snyder) Lusk. Norma was a homemaker
and had previously worked as an LPN at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
until 2011.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by one
sister, Debra Adkins.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 22 years,
James Lewis; one step-daughter, Anita Lewis of Sophia; three sisters, Sharon Reed of Mullens, Joanna Blankenship and her husband, Harry of Basin, and Mary Ann Hayes of Oak Hill;
one sister-in-law, Jackie Houchins of Princeton; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Tankersley
Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow
in Lusk Cemetery at the Lusk Settlement. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, New Richmond, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - June 27, 2012
Jeffery Shane Godsey, 34, of New Richmond, W.Va., passed away on
Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Summers
County, W.Va. He was born August 17, 1977 in Mullens, W.Va., a son of the late
James Dewey and Janet Lusk Godsey.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two beautiful daughters
Shana Janet Godsey, of New Richmond, W.Va., and Carlene Cheyanne Godsey, of New
Richmond, WV; a sister Janet Louise Morton and fiancé Adam Ferguson of New
Richmond, W.Va.; a brother James Dewey Godsey, Jr. and wife Susie Renee of Bud,
WV; a sister in law Margaret
Blankenship; the mother of his
children, Ashley; and many nieces, nephews and cousins that loved him dearly.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday June 28,
2012, at Lusk Cemetery, Herndon, W.Va. Frankie Bishop, Coty Bishop, Jeremy
Myers, Willie McKinney, Adam Ferguson, and Doug Thorn will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, New Richmond, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Margaret Ann Browning, 63, of New
Richmond, WV, passed away on Saturday October 12, 2013. She was born November
8, 1949 in McGraws, WV a daughter of the late John Greely and Norsie Ann Brown
Short.
In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by a sister Shelby Trump; and a brother Zeke Fortner.
Survivors include a son Samuel Browning
of Beckley; a step-son Doug Blankenship of Mullens; a
sister-in-law Ann Fortner of Ravencliff; two brothers Henry (Novella) Short of
Surveyor, WV, and Johnny (Sandra) Fortner of Ravencliff; five grandchildren Gary Tilley, April Tilley,
Amy Shumate, Samantha Blankenship, and Annie Blankenship and a host of other loving family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM
Sunday October 27, 2013 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV. In
keeping with Margaret’s wishes she will be cremated. Her cremains will be
buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, North Spring,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/ernest-e-blankenship
Ernest E. Blankenship, 41 of North
Spring, departed this life on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Welch
Community Hospital. Born April 3, 1972 at Welch, he was the son of Linda Huff
Blankenship and the late Clark Gable Blankenship.
In addition to his father he was preceded
in death by one daughter, Georgie Blankenship.
Earnest was a loving son, husband,
father, brother, uncle and friend. He
was a fencing installer with A-1 Fencing.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those remaining to love and cherish the
memory of Ernest and to mourn his passing include his loving wife, Cristal Pennington
Blankenship of North Spring; his four sons:
Christopher New, Jeremy Johnson, Joshua Blankenship and Matthew
Blankenship; his daughter, Julie Blankenship; his mother, Linda Blankenship of North Spring;
his brother, Clark McKinley “Mack” (Kimberly) Blankenship of North Spring;
his sister, Roxanna (Michael) Sloan of Justice; a host of other dear family and a multitude
of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on
Tuesday, September 3rd at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifford
Trent and Rev. Roy Lee Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the
Browning and Grimmett Cemetery at Bruno. Ernest will be carried to his final
resting place by: Christopher New, B. J. Blankenship, Bryan Hunt,
Brandon Hunt, David Toler, Christopher Huff, Christopher Huff, Jr., James Blankenship, Greg May, Luke
Jackson, Larry Jackson, Alex Jackson, Freddie Grimmett, Clark “Mack”
Blankenship, and Richard Blankenship.
He is gone from our sight but never from
our hearts.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Clark G., 58, 08Nov1944 - 30Jun2003, (72), WV-234-72-0088
2012, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 13, 2012
Lonnie Edward "Ticky" Stacy, 65, of Oceana, passed away
on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Raleigh
General Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lonnie was
born July 14, 1946, at Hanover, W.Va., a son of the late Lonnie and Hattie
Riffe Stacy. Ticky was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a retired Coal Auger operator.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Delma Jean Prichard
Stacy; two daughters Angie Stewart and husband Kevin of Daniels and Lori Barlow
and companion Eddie Pruitt of Oceana; a son Ricky Stacy and wife Annette
"Annie" of Lavalette; four sisters Sue Egnor and husband Roger of
Winfield, Sharon Lester and husband Jackie of North Spring, Kathy Laney and
husband Eric of Van and Donna Walker and husband Keith of Oceana; two brothers
Larry Stacy and companion Jennifer Rollyson of Justice and Randall Stacy and
wife Gladys of Hanover; six grandchildren Brandon Stacy, Laken Barlow, Alex
Barlow, Trevor Stacy, Taylor Stewart and Chandler Stacy; Jeremy DeLong who was
like a son; a special cousin Johnny "Smokie" Blankenship ; and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012,
at the New Life Church, Jesse, with Rev. Jackie Lester officiating. He will be
laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Military rites will be
conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - January 26, 2013
Randall K. "Randy" Stafford, 53, of Oceana, passed away
on Friday, January 25, 2013, at his home, from a battle with cancer. He was
born January 28, 1959, in Man, W.Va., a son of Kenneth Jacob Stafford of
Kopperston and the late Erma Lillian Arthur Stafford.
Randy loved to
ride his GoldWing motorcycle with his wife Sue. They had traveled to 39 of 50
States in the United States touring the country. He was a member of the Toneda
Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with his two sons
Patrick and Jared. Randy enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Jasmine,
usually bicycling and fishing. He also volunteered in the past with church
youth groups and Sunday school programs, civic organizations such as Oceana
Little League, Biddy Buddy Basketball, and the Boy Scouts. He was
formerly employed with Arch Coal Inc., Mingo Logan
Coal Co., Transervice Inc., Harris #2 Mine, and Itmann Coal Co.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
In addition to his father Kenneth Jacob Stafford of Kopperston, he
is survived by his wife of 33 years Sue Stafford of Oceana, their two sons
Patrick Stafford of Welch, and Jared Stafford and wife Kat of Beckley; one
grandchild Jasmine Stafford of Mullens; three sisters Lillian Tilley and
husband Billy of Eccles, Marsha Sparks and husband Tommy of Oceana, and Sandy
Solacz and husband Mitch of Mt. Hope; a special sister-in-law Lou Blankenship of
Oceana who helped with his home health care; special friends Brenda and Frank
Jenelos Sr., Frank Jenelos Jr., numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
great-nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 27,
2013, at Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, W.Va., with Pastor Jim
Hamrick and Rev. Ron Lee officiating. Special singing by
Timothy Harless and Eric Lusk Singers. In keeping with Randy's wishes he
will be cremated.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV, Funeral
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 12, 2013
Tina Marie Blankenship Toler Fox, 45, of Oceana, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. Burial
will follow in the Raymond Cook Cemetery, Lynco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oceana, Wyoming Co.,
WV, Obituary
The
Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - September 28, 2013
Larry Clark Arbogast Jr., 30, of Oceana,
went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born
November 6, 1982, in Glen Dale, W.Va., the son of Larry Clark Arbogast Sr. of
Bluff City, Tenn., and Tammy Marie Bogart Bailey of Lynco, W.Va. Larry was a
member of the Oceana Volunteer Fire Department and an EMT with Jan Care and
STAT Ambulance services.
Survivors include his loving wife
of five years Kristy Marie Blankenship Arbogast of Oceana; two children Caleb Allen and
Madison Brooke Arbogast of the home; stepfather Gary Lee Bailey of Lynco;
stepmother Delores Ann Arbogast of Bluff City, Tenn.; a sister Nicole (Joshua)
Lester of Norfolk, Va.; a sister-in-law Pamela (Carl) Honaker of Clear Fork;
two stepsisters Holly (Steven) Trent of Alderson and Farrah (Mark) Doolittle of
Melbourne, Fla.; brother-in-law Scotty (Erica) Blankenship of Clear Fork; stepbrother
Brandon Bailey of Shady Spring; grandmothers Hattie Arbogast of Elkins and
Lettie Hodge of N.C.; nieces and nephews Cloe and Kinlee Lester, Jacob
"Jake," Hannah, Aibgal and Lauren Blankenship , Kameron
Sanders, Conner Dillon, Kahne and Charlie Trent, Kholton Bailey, Belle Dickens,
Breedon and Braydon Doolittle; several aunts and uncles and a host of other
loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the Lillyhaven Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny
Bogart officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, W.Va. Pallbearers will be Nicole and Joshua Lester, Fire Department
and EMS members.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Oceana, Wyoming Co.,
WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Rodney Dale Belcher, 54, of Oceana, WV
passed away on Friday November 15, 2013. He was born May 19, 1959 in Lawton, OK
a son of the late Guy Belcher and Bessie Lovette Lester of Clear Fork.
In addition to his mother his is survived
by two daughters Autumn (Joshua) Lester of Oceana, and
Amanda Noel Belcher of Oceana; his companion April Dawn Blankenship of Oceana; two
sisters Angela Lester of Oceana, and Myrtle Marie (Lanny) Jordan of Clear Fork;
a brother Roger Dean (Barbara) Belcher of Oceana; and a host of other loving
family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Pineville, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 18, 2012
"One life will soon be past, only what is done for Christ will
last." The Rev. Silas W. Mullins Sr., 90, of Pineville, was called home to
be with his heavenly Father on Monday, April 16, 2012, with his loving family
by his side. His journey on Earth is complete, and now he is accepting his
eternal reward. Born Dec. 18, 1921, in Crumpler, he was the son of the late
Oliver and Pearlie Belcher Mullins. Rev. Mullins was a true man of God. He was
a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His two great passions were his love
for the Lord and for his family.
Silas attended Northfork High School and then served in the U.S.
Army. He was a veteran of World War II where he received a Purple Heart. After
his service in the Army, he worked as a coal miner until his retirement. The
Rev. Mullins was a minister for 64 years. He served the Pentecostal Church of God
as district secretary/treasurer for six years, and then District Superintendent
for six years. He was pastor of Twin Branch Pentecostal Church in Twin Branch,
W.Va., for 18 years. After his retirement, he was an active and faithful member
of the Rockview Pentecostal Tabernacle in Rockview. Until his declining health,
Silas enjoyed preaching the gospel at various churches throughout his
community.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
youngest son, Terry Wayne Mullins on Feb. 12, 1972. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Curtis Simpson and two sisters, Gladys Church and Gertrude
Sizemore.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 66 years,
Stella Tabor Mullins; his oldest son, Silas Mullins Jr. and his wife, Peggy, of
Pineville; granddaughters, Ashley Smith and her husband, Gary, of Danese and
Kara Shupe and her husband, Greg, of Beckley; great-granddaughters, Allison
Shupe and Grayson Smith; and a step-granddaughter,
Ericka Blankenship and her husband, Robert, of Louisville, Ky. Silas is also survived
by brothers, Wiley Bill, Donald and Harold Simpson; sisters, Heidi Sizemore and
Leona Muncy; special caregiver, Wanda Farley; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Silas' life will be 1 p.m., Thursday, April 19,
2012, at the Christian Fellowship Worship Center, Twin Falls Road, Pineville, with the Rev. Bill Goode, the Rev. Patty Post,
the Rev. Raymond Bishop, the Rev. Paul Lusk and the Rev. Donald "Doc"
Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pineville, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 22, 2012
Essie Mae Byrd Blankenship, 76, of Pineville, died Friday, April 20, 2012, in Bowers Hospice
House following a very short illness. Born April 10, 1936, in Wyoming County,
she was the daughter of the late Tobias and Vadie Mae Halsey Byrd. Mrs. Blankenship was an avid hunter and fisherman. She loved
camping and walking at Twin Falls State Park. She was a loving wife of 60 years
to her husband and a mother of two.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Ray Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband,
James Alvin Blankenship; a daughter,
Darla Dean Stanley of Jesse; a granddaughter, Sheri
Dean Brewster of Bearhole; a grandson,
Christopher Ray Blankenship of Georgia; a granddaughter, Olivia Cassey
Jackson of Georgia; and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Essie's life will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 23,
2012, at Bower Family Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park, with Doug Thorn
officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Pineville,
Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - May 9, 2013
John William "Johnny G" Griffith, 49, of Pineville,
passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the Welch Community Hospital from a sudden
illness. Born June 27, 1963 at Mullens, he was the son of the late John Willard
and Norma Lea Blankenship
Griffith. John was of the
Pentecostal faith. He worked for STAT EMS for 16 years as chief mechanic and
worked at Twin Falls State Park for 23 years. He enjoyed four-wheeling, driving
his car and being with his family, including his work family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson,
Ethen Ryan Adkins, a brother, Robert Woodrow Griffith and a sister, Delores
Griffith.
Survivors include his wife, Derena Bishop Griffith of the
residence; three daughters, Sabrina Sansom and her husband, Johnny II of Crany,
Charity Lester and her husband, Shawn of McGraws and Savannah Christian of the
residence; step-father, Ronald Sinecoff Sr. of Pineville; three brothers,
Stephen Griffith and his wife, Lynn of Mill Creek, Timmy Sinecoff and his wife,
Debbie of Pineville and Ronald "Poncho" Sinecoff Jr. of Pineville;
five sisters, Sandra Zandlo and her husband, Victor Joe of Pineville, Elizabeth
Ann Lafferty and her husband, Franklin of Pineville, Janie Fournier and her
husband, Jimmy of Glen Rogers, Linda Adkins of Pineville and Christina Bailey
and her husband, James of McGraws; six grandchildren, Jeremiah, Tristian,
Dakota, Colten, Dillon and Lilly. He is also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
A celebration of John's life will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, May
9, 2013, at the Christian Fellowship Worship Center, Pineville, with the Rev.
Ernest Francis officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Pineville, Wyoming
Co., WV, Obituary
The
Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - October 3, 2013
Kathy Blankenship, 59, of
Pineville, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at her residence following a
long courageous battle with cancer. Born March 5, 1954, at Pineville, she was
the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys Brooks Ellison.
Kathy was a lifelong resident of
Pineville. She was a 1972 Pineville High School graduate; was part owner of
Riteway Packette, was manager at Pinnacle Creek Country Store, and had worked
at Woody's. Kathy enjoyed the love of her life, her only grandchild, Emma.
In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Curtis and Marie Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Blankenship of Pineville; son,
Tommy
Blankenship and his wife, Kim of Corinne; two brothers, Timmy Ellison and his wife,
Sherri of Pineville and Wayne Ellison and his wife, Susan of Keyrock; a sister,
Pam Ellison of Rockview; two brothers-in-law, Danny Blankenship of Beckley and Eddy Blankenship of Rockview; a
sister-in-law, Peggy Baldwin and her husband, Larry of Rockview; a granddaughter,
Emma
Blankenship ; a niece, Kim Toler of Beckley; three nephews, Erik Baldwin of
Princeton, Jonathan Baldwin of Bluefield, Chris Baldwin of Cincinnati, Ohio.
She is also survived by many aunts and uncles.
A celebration of Kathy's life will be at
11 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2013, in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the
Rev. Evan Arkell officiating. Entombment will follow in the Palm Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Curtis, 82, 23Jul1922 - 20Mar2005, Pineville, Wyoming, WV, WV-236-26-0656
SSDI: Blankenship,
Marie, 75, 09Oct1922 - 18Sep1998, Pineville, Wyoming, WV, WV-234-40-6826
2012, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 25, 2012
Joann Furrow Sinecoff, 69, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, in
Raleigh General Hospital [Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV]. Born Aug. 17, 1942, at Glen Rogers, she
was the daughter of the late Frankey and Violet Blankenship Furrow.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Bobby Furrow and Earl Furrow. Mrs. Sinecoff was a lifelong resident
of Ravencliff and of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include her husband, Rudolph Sinecoff; two sons, Rockey
E. Sinecoff and his wife, Janet, of Ravencliff and Joseph M. Sinecoff and his
wife, Ann, of McGraws; three daughters, Carolyn S. Beck and her companion,
James, of Mt. Airy, N.C., Sharon K. Lester of Appomattox, Va., and Angela
Mitchem and her husband, David, of Mt. Airy, N.C.,; eight grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Joann's life will be 1 p.m., Thursday, April 26,
2012, at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Sam Francis officiating.
Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Family and friends will
serve as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Saulsville, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - April 24, 2013
Deceased Name:
Ruby Mae Justice Blankenship
Ruby Mae Justice Blankenship, of Saulsville, formerly of the Davy area, died Monday, April 22,
2013, surrounded by her family at Bower's Hospice House in Beckley, after an extended illness. She was born November 22, 1929,
to the late Daniel and Mary Cantrell Justice of Marytown.
She was a member of Carswell Community Church, and loved her church
family dearly. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She loved cooking
for her family, especially on holidays which she made each one special. She
loved doing crafts and giving them to her family. She loved feeding and
watching the birds. Her favorite bird was the cardinal.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ray (Junior) Blankenship; brother Leon (Sonny) Justice;
brothers-in-law Bill Stevenson and Henry Collins; a special uncle and aunt
Elbert and Lillian Davis; niece Phyllis Wingate; nephew Danny Stevenson; and a
grandson Keith Altizer Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Frances (Keith) Altizer of Saulsville and Kathy (Bruce) Cottle of Moneta, Va.; sisters Donna Blizzard of Princeton
and Shirley Collins of Rantoul, Ill.; a half-sister Jo Anne Lee of Louisville,
Ky.; a half brother Butch Justice of Virginia; grandchildren Roger (Nancy)
Jennings of Sod, Christopher (Melinda) Jennings of Mullens, Ryan (Kim) Altizer
of Rustburg, Va., Derek (Tasha) Altizer of Asheville, N.C., Jennifer (Patrick
Sliter of York, S.C., Amy (Micheal) Friefeld of Vinton, Va.; great
grandchildren Brittney (Thomas) Smith of Glenwood, R. J. (Brianna) Jennings III
of Barboursville, Courteney and Evan Jennings of Mullens, Sydney, Addison and
Karlee Altizer of Rustburg, Va., Isaac Altizer of Asheville, N.C.; great great grandchild
Abbey Smith of Glenwood; special nieces Nancy Rotenberry, Connie Quinn and Lee
Ann McMahon; nephews Ed Stevenson, David Stevenson and Jimmy Miller
Funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the
Carswell Community Church, Carswell with the Rev. Douglas Williams officiating.
Burial will follow in Belcher Mountain Cemetery, Belcher Mountain. Pallbearers
will be Roger Jennings Jr. Christopher Jennings, Ryan Altizer, Derek Altizer,
R. J. Jennings III, Evan Jennings and Jimmy Miller.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Shannon Mill Creek, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 16, 2013
Francis Elaine Birchfield, 60, of Shannon Mill Creek, went home to
be with the Lord Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at her home. She was born May 24,
1952, in Pineville, a daughter of the late Walter Delphas and Lida Katherine
Blankenship Birchfield.
Francis was a very strong and beautiful lady who could do most anything. She
attended the Brenton Church of God. She loved her grandchildren, her horses,
and every one of the children that rode her bus. Elaine enjoyed the outdoors
and loved to do oil paintings. She was a Wyoming County Board of Education
school bus driver for 5 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother,
Walter Stephen Birchfield.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Cherie
Denise (Scott) Hayes of Fairmont and Amanda Kathryn Cochran of Shannon Mill
Creek; a son, Michael John (Melissa) Cochran of Fanrock; her fiancé Donald
Trump of Elliston, Va.; a brother Freddie Birchfield of Low Gap, N.C.; six
grandchildren, Brandon Cochran, Justin Cochran, Britney Cochran, Sydney
Cochran, Dylan Morgan and Abigail Morgan; and a host of other loving family and
friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 17,
2013, at the Brenton Church of God, Brenton, with Pastor Lee Fischer officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Lyda K. Birchfield, 68, 11Jan1925,
14Feb1993, Brenton, Wyoming, WV, WV-234-42-8512
SSDI; Walter
D. Birchfield, 70, 30Aug1923, 26Oct1993, Brenton, Wyoming, WV, WV-236-22-1959
+2012, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 22, 2012
Dale Walls, 76, of Simon, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012
in Beckley Appalachian Regional
Hospital [Raleigh Co., WV]. He was born April 22, 1935 in Simon, a son of the late Oma
Wilburn and Macy Blankenship Walls.
He was a retired coal miner and worked at Island Creek Coal Company.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three
brothers Harold Walls, Clifford Walls and Gene Walls; and a stepdaughter Rena
Cook.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two brothers, Ron Walls
and his wife Kathy of Simon, and Roger Walls and his wife Lois of Brenton; one
sister, Donna Sue Chambers of Simon and his children Marsha Lester, Rhonda
Walls, Elena Cline, Jamie Walls and Misty Hall; twelve grandchildren, many
nieces and nephews and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 23,
2012 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Lonnie Blankenship and Rev. Landon Blankenship officiating. Dale will be laid to rest in Walls – Christian Cemetery, Reedy Creek, W.Va. Pallbearers will be family and
friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.mountsfuneralhome.com/obituary/evalyn-combs-kenneda
Evalyn Combs Kenneda, 83 of Simon, went home to be with her Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to join her many loved ones waiting for her in
heaven, on Monday, February 6th, 2012, from her residence. Born on August 26,
1928, at Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Tolliver C.
“TC” and Mary Jane Baker Combs.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving
husband of 56 years, Raymond Kenneda; three children: Ronnie, Frankie and Glenna; her brother, Beach
Combs; and two sisters: Bubie Estepp and
Dorothy Kenneda.
Evalyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great and
great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Apostolic House of Faith. Evalyn loved
the Lord and loved going to church and spending time with her wonderful church
family. She also loved gardening,
playing in the creek, and just being outdoors.
She loved spending time with her wonderful family and friends. She never met a stranger and her arms were
always open to give a hug. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of Evalyn and to mourn
her passing include her three sons:
Jessie (Belinda) Kenneda of Simon, Randall (Mary Bell) Kenneda of Wayne
County and Tommy (Sherry) Kenneda of Man; her four daughters: Christine (Steve)
King of Randallman NC, Aretta
(Matthew) Blankenship and Susan (Howard)
Blankenship, both of Simon,
and Charlene “Pud” Kenneda of Randallman NC; her fifteen grandchildren; her
twenty-five great-grandchildren; her five great-great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, February
10th at the Apostolic House of Faith with the Rev. Barry Brooks officiating.
Burial will follow in the Kenneda Cemetery at Foundation Fork of Simon. Evalyn
will be carried to her final resting place by her grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Simon, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
http://www.staffordfamilyfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.html
Linda L. Toler Blankenship, 68, of Simon, WV, passed away on Friday November 1, 2013 at her
home. She was born June 6, 1945 in Logan County, WV, a daughter of the late
Hobert and Gladys Belcher Toler. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
friend.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six
sisters.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 47 years Jay Blankenship;
four daughters Lisa (Anthony) Porter of Ballard, Janet (Samuel)
Morgan of Simon, Faye (Doug) Hatfield of Hanover and Dolly Blankenship of Clear Fork; two sons Bobby (Anna)
Blankenship of Simon and Rick (Christy) Blankenship of Simon; a sister Melissa (Glen) Boggess of Hometown; three
brothers Teddy (Marie) Toler of Clear Fork, Johnny (Norma) Toler of Simon and
Moody (Imogene) Toler of Simon; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty great
grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday November 5,
2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Lowell
Smith officiating. Linda will be laid to rest in the Blankenship Cemetery, Barn Hollow, WV.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
West Virginia Marriages; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FTLR-1JB
Blankenship, Perlie Jay - Linda Lou
Belcher – 1967, Wyoming Co.
Public Records Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KY4Y-CRY
Blankenship, Perlie J. – b. 07 Apr 1941, Residence - Simon, WV
2013, Wyco, Wyoming Co., WV, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - February 1, 2013
Paul L. Kennedy, 82, of Wyco, W.Va., passed away Monday, January
30, 2013. Born January 6, 1931, in Long Branch, he was a son of the late Floyd
Paul Kennedy and Nora Smith Kennedy. Paul loved hunting, fishing and
woodworking; he was a member of the NRA and the UMWA. Paul was a coal miner for
33 years.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife
of 54 years of marriage, Helen Kennedy; two brothers, Charlie and Bob Kennedy;
a sister, Geraldine Hatfield; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Kennedy.
Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Glenn Kennedy of
Wyco, and Michael Kennedy of Scio, Ohio; three daughters, Cathy Lamb and
husband, Clayton, of Roanoke, Va., Carlene Cupp and husband, Tony, of
Christiansburg, Va., and Amanda Turner and husband, Bobby, of Deep Run, N.C.;
eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law, Bob Blankenship and
wife, June, of Canton, Ohio, Doug
Blankenship and wife, Emma, of
Big Sandy, and Earl Blankenship and wife, Dee, of Thorpe; sisters-in-law, Carol Lester of Gary,
Shelby Cox of Davy, and Marie
Blankenship of Midway.
A service to celebrate the life of Paul L. Kennedy will be held 12
noon Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Rev. Doug Blankenship officiating.
Following the services Paul will be entombed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens,
Chapel of Faith, Beckley. Glenn Kennedy, Glenn P.
Kennedy, Bobby Turner, Jason Powell, Eddie Bolen and Grim Whitt Jr. will serve
as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com