2010-2019, FL, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
, FL, Transcribed by Jim
@ Blankenshipweb.com
Blankenship,
Brenda Joyce 61, 17Jan1950 -
28Feb2011, (Florida), WV-233-88-6539
Blankenship,
Cherie Marie 51, 23Mar1960 -
02Jun2011, (Florida), FL-266-47-4741
Blankenship,
Dennis Eugene 56, 11Jun1953 -
30Mar2010, (Florida), FL-266-08-6303
Blankenship, Harold
C. 60, 07Jul1950 - 08Jan2011, (Florida),
KY-403-68-9932
Blankenship, Leonard Douglas 57, 16Aug1953 - 25Jan2011, (Florida) ,
CA-547-84-7345
Alachua
2011, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - January 14, 2011
William S. "Bill" Martin, 83, passed away on January 7,
2011 at E.T. York Haven Hospice Care Center in Gainesville. He was born in
Atlanta, Texas on July 6, 1927, growing up in Tallapoosa, Georgia.
He enlisted in the Marines
in 1945 and served one year. He moved to Miami, Florida in 1946 where he served
11 years with the National Guard and Air Force Reserves. Bill married Shirley Blankenship in Miami, Florida in 1950. He began his
career with Southern Bell Telephone Company in 1947 as a lineman. He was
transferred to Gainesville, Florida in 1959, where he worked in PBX
installation. Bill retired with 43 years of service on December 3, 1988. He was
an avid Amateur Radio Operator for 17 years. He was voted Ham Operator of the
year for 2010. Bill and Shirley raised their six children in Alachua,
Florida from 1959 to 1972 then moved to Gainesville. They were members of First
Baptist Church of Alachua.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley, and six children, Terry Shelley of Gainesville, Linda (Fred)
Walker of Alachua, Cindy (Steve) Cox of Gainesville, Peggy (Richard) Rogers of
Destin, Billy (Angie) Martin of Gainesville and Jimmy Martin of Gainesville, as
well as 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on January 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM at
Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, 725 NW 23rd Avenue with Reverend Elwood
Baker officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Hawthorne, Alachua Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.cremation-america.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=83972&MName=Albon%20Kerner%20Blankenship
In Loving Memory of Albon Kerner Blankenship,
10/24/1923 - 1/10/2011. Albon Kerner Blankenship of Hawthorne passed away January 10, 2011
at Shands at UF. He was 87. Mr. Blankenship was born in Pineville,
WV. He was a welder and was retired from
N & W Railroad and the City of Gainesville.
He served in the U.S. Navy. He
was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by his wife, Vesta
Blankenship of Hawthorne; two daughters, Linda Williams
of Gainesville and Deborah Duffie of Archer; four sisters, Jean Sabol
of Cleveland, OH, Ruth Rhodes of WV, Georgena Clagg of DE, and Charlene Mustain of VA; six grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday,
January 13 at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Hawthorne, Alachua Co., FL, Death,
Published in the Florida Times-Union on June 5, 2011
Cherie Dowling Blankenship, 51, of Hawthorne, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 in Palatka.
Masters Funeral Home of Interlachen 386-325-4564.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alachua Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Albon
Kerner 87, 24Oct1923 -
09Jan2011, Hawthorne, Alachua,
FL, WV-234-22-1411
Bradford
2011, Starke, Bradford Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - September 2, 2011
Mrs. Arrie Mae Browning Futch age 64, of Starke passed away
Thursday, September 1, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Futch was born on November
1, 1946 in Starke to the late Willard and Louise Thomas Browning and was a
lifelong area resident.
She was a founding member of Sampson City Baptist Church where she
taught Sunday school. Arrie was a retired assembler, enjoyed sewing, quilting
and loved animals.
She was preceded in death by her brother Irving Browning, sisters:
Wanda Chitty and Annie Lou Thomas.
Survivors are her husband of 45 years Robert Futch of Starke;
daughter Angela Alford of Interlachen; twin sister: Murley
Blankenship (Gerald); brothers: Vollie Browning (Debbie); George Browning all of
Starke; grandchildren: Tiffany Jenkins of Tallahassee; Matthew "Eric"
Jenkins, Jr.; Chayton Alford both of Interlachen.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM
in the Dewitt C. Jones Chapel in Starke with Pastor Glenn Cathy officiating.
Interment will follow in Sapp Cemetery, Raiford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brevard
2011, Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on May 26, 2011
Sarah (Yelton) Leighty, 73, loving and devoted wife, mother and
grammy, loyal friend and retired teacher, departed this life on May 21, 2011.
Born in Dayton, KY, she moved to Brevard in 1961. She earned her B.S. at
University of Kentucky and her M. Ed. at Stetson.
She is survived by her husband, Dale (Skip) Leighty; her children, Laura Wade (Steve), Lisa Blankenship (Dave), and Erik
Leighty (Bethany); her grandchildren,
Trent, Garrett and Sarah Wade, Rebecca and Alex Blankenship and Harland Leighty, and her sister, Mary Kay Yelton.
Service at 5 pm Thursday, May 26 at Florida Memorial Funeral Home,
Rockledge.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Brevard Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankinship, John
J. 90, 15Jun1920 - 06Jan2011, Cocoa
Beach, Brevard, FL, KS-512-03-6742
Broward
2011, Deerfield Beach, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - January 11, 2011
Blankenship, Harold C., 60 of Deerfield Beach, Florida died suddenly on January 8, 2011.
He was born on July 7th, 1950 in Lawrenceburg, TN, raised in Kentucky and was a
resident of Florida for the past 40 years. He served in the United States Army
and during his tour of duty in Vietnam he was awarded five service medals.
Harold was predeceased by his parents Eula Mae and Troy
Blankenship, siblings Rex, Ray, Larry and Linda Faye.
Survived by sisters Shelby Cutler and Regina Wallace; High School sweetheart and wife of 40 years Cathy;
Children Stacy, Christopher Todd (Kristen) and the two loves of his life grandchildren Christopher
and Kimberly.
Celebration of his life calling hours will be on Wednesday the 12th
from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kraeer-Becker Funeral Home, 217 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield
Beach, FL 954-427-5544.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Ft. Lauderdale,
Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - December 13, 2010
Blankenship, Mildred A. "Millie," 92, of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away Friday,
December 10, 2010. Millie is survived by her daughters, Beverly Haisley of Ft.
Lauderdale, and Toni Blaser of IN; son, Jack Irwin of IN; 12 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Friends may call Thursday, Dec. 16, 5 to 8 pm at the Kalis-McIntee
Funeral & Cremation Center, 2505 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors.
Further services and entombment in Indianapolis, IN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Pompano Beach, Broward Co., FL, Obituary
Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - December 16, 2011
Handrahan, Janice Mary, of Pompano Beach, FL, born in Detroit, MI,
on December 31, 1924. Married Richard "Dick" Handrahan of Waltham,
MA, for 49 years. They moved to Pompano Beach, FL, in 1971. After a lengthy
illness, she passed on Saturday evening, December 10, 2011, with family by her
side. Janice was a very strong willed mother, grandmother, sister and wife. As
her own sister described her, a tenacious spitfire, Janice was not one to hold
back on her opinions.
Janice is survived by her sister, Ruth Donner O'Hara of Midland,
MI; eight children, Thomas P.
Handrahan, Eileen M. Handrahan, Jann-Carol Handrahan, Richard J. Handrahan,
John V. Handrahan, Ruth A. (Handrahan) LaChance, Patricia M. Blankenship and Joseph A. Handrahan; and 10 grandchildren. Janice
retired as the registrar for Blanche Ely High School of Pompano Beach, FL,
where she was known as the "Lady in the Safe." True to her religious
beliefs, he went to volunteer for 20 plus years with The Sisters of Mercy at
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Viewing service and religious services held on Saturday, December
17, 2011. Viewing Service 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Religious Service 12 Noon, Forest
Lawn Memorial Gardens, 200 W. Copans Rd., Pompano Beach, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Titusville, Brevard Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Florida Today on May 22, 2011
Dianne E. Douglas, 64, of Titusville, Florida, died Tuesday, May
17, 2011 in Titusville. She was born January 15, 1947 in South Amboy, New
Jersey.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence Douglas; parents, Samuel
and Elizabeth Dilks; sister, Deborah Laberty; brothers, James Dilks and William
Dilks; daughters, Dawn Blankenship and Denise Mattes; sons, Samuel Davis,
William Davis and James Davis; 18 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday, with a Funeral Mass
being celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 24 at
11:30 AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Broward Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Mildred Alice 92, 26Feb1918 -
10Dec2010, Fort Lauderdale,
Broward, FL, IN-304-09-9102
Blankenship,
Thomas 85, 12Sep1924 - 01Jun2010, Pompano Beach, Broward, FL, PA-191-14-0374
Calhoun
+2011, Clarksville, Calhoun Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Tallahassee Democrat on May 25,
2011
Mrs. Toby Lee Pate, age 86, of Clarksville, FL passed away Saturday
night, May 21, 2011 in Port Saint Joe, FL. Toby was born on December 30, 1924
in Holmes County, FL and had lived in Calhoun County for most of her life. She
worked as a custodian at Carr School in Clarksville for over 14 years. Toby
attended the Abe Springs Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include, seven sons, Harold Pate and his wife, Lou of
Cottondale, FL; David Pate of Cottondale, FL; Herman Pate of Fountain, FL;
Donnie Pate and Stephanie Wolfe of Tallahassee, FL; Phillip Pate of
Tallahassee, FL; Michael Pate of Ebro, FL; Hester Pate of Clarksville, FL, two
daughters, Judy Fritz and her husband, Steven of Fountain, FL; Sybil Lolley of
Port Saint Joe, FL, brother-in-law, Darrell Blankenship of Ponce De Leon, FL, 14 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 3:00 pm
(CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Scotty Lolley and Reverend
Robert Kimberling officiating. Interment will follow in the Abe Springs
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Citrus
2011, Floral City, Citrus Co., FL, Obituary
The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, WA) - May 19, 2011
Hubbard, Charles Lamar Born February 19, 1956 ~ Passed away May 5,
2011 (Age 55) Born in Atlanta Georgia to Arthur and Kathleen V. (Norcross)
Hubbard. Passed away in Floral City, FL on May 5, 2011. He was raised in
Spokane and attended and graduated from Rogers High School (1974).
He was preceded in death by his Father Arthur (1992), and his
Brother James Arthur Hubbard (2000).
He is survived by his mother Kathleen, his brother Harold, and
sister Kay, all of Spokane, daughter Jana, Tampa, FL, stepsons, Mark Wing and Brett (Ellie) Wing, all of Tampa, Scott
Wing of Denmark; Dean
Blankenship , St. Catherine,
FL, and James O'Neal, Floral City, FL; seven grandchildren, an extended family
of aunts and uncles many nieces, nephews and cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Clay
2011, Orange Park, Clay Co., FL, Death
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - December 11, 2011
Timothy Dean Blankenship, 48, of Orange Park, FL passed away Friday, December 2, 2011.
A Dignified Alternative-Hatcher Cremations (904) 260-2522
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Duval
+2010, Jacksonville, Duval
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=j-c-blankenship&pid=145175891
Mr. J. C. Blankenship, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Mr. Blankenship was born in Dooley County, Georgia and was
a Veteran of the U.S. Navy - WW II. Mr. Blankenship retired in 1991 with more than 40 years
service with Frito Lay.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Irene Blankenship; 2 children: Gail (John) Bowen and Mike (Nyra) Blankenship; 4
grandchildren: Kim (Andy) Buchanan, John (Leah) Bowen, Jr., Sam Mason and
Heather Mason; 4 great grandchildren: Dallas, Caleb, Devin and Erin.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday,
September 9, 2010 at Peeples Family Funeral Home, North Jacksonville Chapel,
with Rev. Andy Buchanan, officiating. Additional services and burial will be
held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Riverside Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Jacksonville, Duval
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the Florida Times-Union on December 29, 2010
Daisy B. Blankenship went home to her
heavenly father on Sunday, December 26 after a brief illness. Daisy was born in
September 1922 in Scotland Neck, NC. to the late Paul and Pearl Hale.
Daisy was preceded in death by her husband
of 69 years Sidney Blankenship. Daisy was co-owner of C & B oil company for
many years and worked in the office as well as book keeper. Daisy was a loving
and devoted wife and mother throughout her life.
She is survived by two sisters, Elsie
Gordon and Barbara Whitehead, three children, Frank (Tonja), David (Connie) and Kathy Boxsom (Joe),
six grandchildren, Greg, Troy, Matt, Wesley, Jason and Rachel and six
great-grandchildren. Daisy will be sorely missed by her family and friends but
we all know she is in the arms of our Lord today.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM.
Wednesday, December 29, in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of
Mandarin. The funeral services will be held in the same location on Thursday
December 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
From: Diane
Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Obituary
The Florida Times-Union, (Jacksonville, FL) - July 11, 2011
Smith Barfield, 90, went peacefully to be with her heavenly father
on Saturday July 9, 2011 at her home with her loving daughter and son-in-law.
She was a very loving mother and grand mother who loved cooking and baking
wonderful meals for her family and taking special care of her children and
grandchildren. She was born in Charlton County Georgia on September 10, 1920 to
Mathew and Gussie Victoria Smith. She was a member of the Baptist faith and a
member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank S. Barfield in 1982,
sons, John W. Barfield, Sr., and Ricky C. Barfield, grandsons, John W. Barfield,
Jr., and David M. Smiley in 2010; siblings, 3 brothers, Ernest, Wilbur, and
R.M. Smith; 3 sisters, Jessie Melzer, Louise Jones, and Hazel Hildebrand.
Survivors include her daughter,
M. Elizabeth (Bettye)
Blankenship and husband Ray; granddaughters, Tresa Lang, Leasa Barfield, and Michelle Sanders
and husband Chuck; great grandchildren, Owen Ward, John Barfield, III, Jade
Lang, Jonathan Smiley and Trey Sanders; and many loving nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (Today) July 12, 2011 at
11am in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home 405 New Berlin Road Jacksonville,
with Rev. Billy T. Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington
Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Duval Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankinship, Daisy
B. 88, 13Sep1922 - 26Dec2010, Jacksonville,
Duval, FL, FL-263-20-7573
Blankenship, John
Charlie 84, 03Mar1926 - 05Sep2010, Jacksonville,
Duval, FL, GA-256-32-4522
Escambia
2011, Cantonment, Escambia Co., FL, Death
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/323245/Blankenship-Joy.php
Joy G. Blankenship,
67, Born on Sunday, May 30th, 1943 and of Cantonment, passed away on March 21,
2011. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL, Funeral
http://www.pnj.com/article/20120119/NEWS0601/201190311/Death-notices-Jan-19-2012?odyssey=nav|head
Charles Blankenship,
68, of Pensacola died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
Visitation: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Tracy Morton Memorial Chapel.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Westside Church of Christ.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Escambia Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Addie
Virginia 69, 07May1941 -
05Jan2011, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-262-74-0278
Blankenship,
Josephine Gloria 74, 01Oct1935
- 25Sep2010, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-263-48-2888
Blankenship, Joy
G. 67, 30May1943 - 21Mar2011, Gonzalez, Escambia, FL, FL-263-66-9088
Blankenship,
Patricia A. 51, 20Dec1958 - 20Jul2010, Pensacola, Escambia, FL, FL-266-49-1762
Franklin
Franklin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Henry
Claude 86, 03Sep1923 -
10Mar2010, Eastpoint, Franklin, FL,
GA-259-28-0459
Gilchrist
Gilchrist Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Paul 81, 07Sep1928 - 27Aug2010, Bell,
Gilchrist, FL, OH-300-24-7982
Hillsborough
2010, Lutz, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
February 27, 2010
Anna Faye (Osborne) Rose, 78, of Lutz, Fla., formerly of Clay,
entered into rest Sunday, February 21, 2010. Born February 7, 1932, in Clay
County, she was the daughter of the late Layton and Rebecca (Cline) Osborne.
Anna is survived by her sons, John Rose of Lutz, Fla., Jack Rose of
Lakeland, Fla., and Glen Rose and Kelley Rose, both of Lutz, Fla.; daughters,
Leona Ward of Plant City, Fla., and Shirley Potter of Xenia, Ohio; brother,
John C. Osborne of Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Evalee Williams of Lutz, Fla., Pearl
Paxton of Wallback, and Starling Birchfield of Charleston; eight grandchildren,
eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 27,
2010, in Blankenship /Osborne Cemetery, Ovapa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Tampa, Hillsborough
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in TBO.com
on March 8, 2010
Blankenship, Deborah
Sue, 62, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, March
4, 2010. She was a secretary for Westshore Elementary School for many years.
She is survived by her loving mother, Elizabeth Corlew, and her
brother, Paul Corlew.
Blount & Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (813)
876-2421
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Hillsborough Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Deborah Sue 62, 04Feb1948 - 04Mar2010, Tampa, Hillsborough, FL, FL-261-02-3719
Holmes
Holmes Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Charles Darrell 92, 21Oct1918
- 24Jun2011, Ponce De Leon, Holmes,
FL, FL-267-18-0656
Jackson
2010, Marianna, Jackson
Co., FL, Obituary
Published in The
Jackson County Floridan from June 25 to June 27, 2010
Katie Lou Blankenship Bramlett, 81, of Marianna went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2010. She
was the beloved wife of 61 years to Charles Reece Bramlett; the loving momma to
her four daughters, Loretta Bramlett, Beverly Bramlett, Scherry Bradford, all
of Marianna, and Christie Young and her husband Alan Young, of Panama City;
devoted grandmomma to her two granddaughters, Katie Bradford Osborne and her
husband Dr. Christopher Osborne, of Philadelphia, and Joy (Bradford) Shannon
and her husband Travis Shannon, of Tallahassee; and great-grandmomma of Ana
Gray Elette Osborne of Philadelphia.
She died Thursday at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Ala. Katie
was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Abbeville, Ala., to the late Clarence A. Blankenship and Alice Lorene Andrews Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clinton L. Blankenship of Sumter, S.C., and her sister, Gladys Workman of Concord, N.C., and her surviving husband Curtis
Workman.
Surviving Katie, in addition to her husband and daughters, is her
brother, Clarence A.
Blankenship Jr. and his wife Molly
Blankenship, of Hillsboro,
Tenn.; and sisters Ruth Allen and husband Walter Allen, Vernell Corbett, and Eileen Lee and her husband Wayne Lee, all of
Sumter, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews.
Katie was a devoted member
of the First Baptist Church in Marianna. She cherished the fellowship and
friendship she shared with her Sunday school class, The Faithful Workers. The
people whose lives she touched were many. Katie was a beautiful example of a
gentle, loving Christian woman. Our loss is God's gain. She will be greatly
missed.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Maddox
Chapel, the Rev. Charles Fraizer officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lake
2010, Eustis, Lake Co.,
FL, Obituary
http://www.viewobit.com/o/D0977B0B-7E81-4D8A-9EE0-FFB37798690B
Mr. Francis James
“Fritz” Blankenship Age 71, (Nov
18, 1938-Feb 17, 2010) of Eustis, FL, formerly of Lowell, IN, passed away on
Wednesday, February 17, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee
Schultz) Blankenship; 4 children, Tamara (Curt) Boggs, Kent (Jessika) Blankenship,
Leslie Blankenship and Patrick (Theresa) Blankenship; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 5 siblings, Sharon (Dale) Dewees, Margaret (Thomas) Seroyzaski, William (Pat) Blankenship, Patty Jo (Joseph)
Florenza, Mari (Les) Wolfe. Fritz was a retired supervisor with Weeks Marine and was a member of St.
Mary’s Catholic Church in Eustis, FL.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, from 10:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E.
Commercial Ave., Lowell, IN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00
p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Tami Boggs and Father Ted Norquist
officiating and cremation following.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Eustis, Lake Co., FL, Obituary
The Daily Commercial, (Leesburg, FL) - February 27, 2011
Irene M. Belcher, 92, of Altoona, passed away Friday, February 25,
2011. Born in Sligo, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1976 from Welch, West
Virginia. After moving to Eustis, she continued working all the way into her
80's She was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis, where she was very active
till the last few years.Irene is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Westbrook,
Altoona, FL; grandchildren, Dawn (Daniel) Colvin, Kenneth (Karla) Westbrook,
Gregory Westbrook, Timothy (Jennifer) Westbrook, Heather (Ken) Jones;
great-grandchild, Lauren Colvin; 9 step-great-grandchildren; and a host of
nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Belcher,
sisters, Joan (Eli) Jacovitch, Lucille (Bob) England, Kathleen (Sam) Jones, Betty (Henry) Blankenship, Mary (Harold) Burks; son-in-law, Kenneth
H. Westbrook; nephews, John Marushia, Harry England; and step-great-grandchild,
William Westbrook.
Services will be held at First Church of God, Eustis on Friday,
March 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Groveland, Lake Co., FL, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - January 4, 2012
Roberto, Brett T. age 42 of Groveland, Florida, formerly of
Knoxville, passed away on January 1, 2012 at Regional Medical Center [Orlando,
Orange Co., FL]. Brett was
a beloved husband, father, son, and friend.
He was born in Marquette, Michigan and went to Florida 12 years ago
from Knoxville. He was a Cracker Barrel Manager. He enjoyed Nascar, pheasant
hunting with his father, loved being outdoors and cooking for family and
friends. Although he lived in Florida, Brett was a huge University of Tennessee
Vols fan. He also enjoyed being on Melton Hill Lake jet skiing. Brett embraced
life with a smile, determination, and never feared a challenge or turned away a
friend. He was concerned always for family and friends. Brett loved spending
time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife,
Susan, whom he married September 20, 2003; his
daughter, Cali Marie, both of Groveland, Florida; loving mother, Susan Roberto
Seals; father and mother, Dale and Sarah Roberto; grandmother, Grace Roberto;
brothers, Patric, Scott and wife, Denyse, all of Knoxville; father and mother in law, Ron and Cheryl Blankenship
of Jacksboro; uncle, Brad Richards of Negaunee, Michigan; and many nieces and
nephews. Brett's family and friends will cherish memories of Holiday cooking
and a great neighbor.
Family and friends will meet 1:45 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at
Highland Memorial Park for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service and interment with
Rev. John Brewster officiating (Minister of First Farragut United Methodist
Church).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Lady Lake, Lake Co.,
FL., Obituary
Baltimore
Sun , February 10,
2010,
Robert W. Blankenship, 82, died February 4, 2010 in Lady Lake, Fl. Bob, known by many as
RW was born in Lansdowne, Maryland.
Survivors include his brother Phillip; sisters Dorothy, Betty, Shirley,;his son Ronald; and daughter Linda. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 42
years Joyce Blankenship and his son Robert Blankenship.
He maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. A
veteran of WWII it was always his desire that he be buried at sea. Arrangements
are currently being made for a Burial-At-Sea memorial service onboard a United
States Navel Vessel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Mount Dora, Lake Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.allenjharden.com/January_2011.htm#Maryellen%20Blankenship
Maryevelyn P. Blankenship, 85, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on
February 13, 1925 to the late William Henry Pond and Fannie (Lamar) Pond.
Maryevelyn moved to Central Florida from Ft. Lauderdale in
1985. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church of Mount Dora.
Maryevelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January
19, 2011 at Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora, FL with Pastor Gary Upleger officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lake Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Francis James 71, 18Nov1938 -
17Feb2010, Eustis, Lake, FL, IN-305-38-6162
Blankenship,
Harold J. 83, 05Jan1927 - 03Mar2010, Eustis, Lake, FL, WV-234-34-4349
Blankenship,
Robert Wilmer 82, 10Jun1927 -
04Feb2010, Lady Lake, Lake, FL, MD-217-20-0877
Blankenship,
Maryevelyn P. 85, 13Feb1925 -
14Jan2011, Mount Dora, Lake, FL, IN-314-12-6651
Blakenship, Jerry
Wayne 62, 13Dec1947 - 08Mar2010, Paisley,
Lake, FL, FL-267-88-7003
Lee
Lee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Troy
B. 57, 04May1953 - 08Dec2010, Cape
Coral, Lee, FL, OH-272-54-2491
Levy
2010, Cedar Key, Levy Co.,
FL, Obituary
Published in Gwinnett
Daily Post on March 16, 2010,
Henry Claude Blankenship, Jr. (aka "Junior") Age: 86. Native of Georgia, resident of
Cedar Key, FLA since the 1980s. Died 7a.m., March 10, 2010 at The Court at
Decatur, Retirement Community Served in the US Navy during WWII from 1942 til
1946. Veteran Auto Mechanic who owned and operated "Blankenship Auto Service" in Atlanta, GA for four decades.
Once an avid fisherman, Mr.
Blankenship more recently
spent much of his retirement enjoying his Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic
Motorcycle, and rode it regularly until he was well into his 82nd year.
"Junior" enjoyed giving motorcyce rides to the local school kids
around Cedar Key, and volunteered for many years at the Cedar Key Historical
Society.
Was preceded in death on July 3, 1988 by Frances Roberts, also of
Georgia to whom he was married January of 1948.
Survived by siblings Henrietta Lunsford
of St. James City, FL; Mack
Blankenship of Commerce, GA; George Blankenship of Sharpsburg, GA; Charles Blankenship of Tampa, FL; and Brenda Wood of Mobile, AL Children: Rebecca Blankenship
of Norcross, GA; Susan McClendon of St. George Island, FL; Claudia Blankenship of Monroe, GA; Frances Lamon of Decatur, GA; and Robert Blankenship
of Snellville, GA.
Graveside service will be
held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 17th at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, 2000
Marietta Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manatee
2011, Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL, Obituary
The Bradenton Herald, (FL) - August 10, 2011
Tommy L. Blankenship Sr., 63, of Bradenton, passed away August 5, 2011 at home. Tom was born in Lima, Ohio. He and his wife retired to Bradenton in
2008 after living in Italy, Texas for many years.
Tom is preceded in
death by his father, Leroy Blankenship.
Tom is survived by
his wife, Evelyn; mother and step-father Betty and J. C. Hester; two brothers, Randy and Jerry (Deneice) Blankenship; four children, Yvonne (Jimmy) Brown; Tommy
Blankenship Jr.; Michelle (James) Colvert and Bradley (Michaela) Blankenship. Tom is survived by nine grand-children, one
great-grandchild many loving cousins, aunts, uncles and nephews. He left a
legacy of family, close friends and the enjoyment of a good game of cards. He
will be greatly missed.
No formal services are planned, friends and family are invited to a
celebration and remembrance of Tom's life at Heather Hills Estates Club House
at 1p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2011.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Manatee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Tommy
Lee 63, 09Oct1947 - 05Aug2011, Bradenton,
Manatee, FL, OH-273-42-1653
Marion
2010, Dunnellon, Marion
Co., FL, Obituary
Charleston
Gazette (WV) -
November 30, 2010
Nancy L. Blankenship Albert 80, of Dunnellon, Fla.,
died Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Avante of Ocala, Fla. She was born in
Charleston to Ira French and Essie Mae Blankenship .
She moved to Hialeah, Fla.,
in 1985. She was a devoted wife, mother, and "nana." She was preceded
in death by her parents; husband, Frank "Corky" Albert; brothers, Frenchie A. "Jack" Blankenship and Charles W. "Bill" Blankenship ; and sister, Elizabeth Ann Hayes.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon A. Cowen (James) of
Dunnellon, Fla.; son, Alan F. Albert (Patricia) of Easley, S.C.; brothers, Robert E. Blankenship of Mooresville, N.C., and Thomas W. Blankenship of Charleston; sister, Goldie E. Blackwell of Avondale, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at
Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala, Fla.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Ocala, Marion
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/28/bobby-atwell/144328565
Bobby Atwell, age 79, retired police officer with Miami-Dade
County, passed away peacefully from this life on July 23, 2010, in Ocala, FL.
He was born in Wellsburg, WV and moved to Miami in the early 1950's.
Bobby and his family moved to Ocala from Miami in 1979 after
retiring from Miami-Dade County Sheriffs Office. He also served in the U.S.
Army, stationed in Alaska prior to the Korean War. Bobby's love was spending
time with his family and enjoying many sports.
He is survived by friend, Jackie Atwell, and his loving children,
Rob, Wendy Blankenship, Chris, Chuck; grandchildren, Jill,
Brandon, Kara, Sammy, Ellie, Kamille; and great-granddaughter Addilyn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - July 6, 2011
Ocala - Janie T. Owens, 96, passed away on July 2, 2011 at her
home. A native of Haralson, GA and former resident of Meriwether County, GA.,
she was born Sept. 21, 1914 to Strozier T. and Mittie Mae (Evans) Todd.
Mrs. Owens came to Ocala over 60 years ago from Tampa, and had
previously also resided in Pensacola and Atlanta, GA. Janie was a lifelong
private masseuse and massage therapist, a career that she still enjoyed into
her nineties. She was a parishioner of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church of
Ocala.
Survivors include nephews Weldon D. Godfrey, Smyrna, GA and Jim
Owens of Rockford, ILL and Zephyrhills, FL; nieces Lois Bagwell, Decatur, GA; LaVerne Blankenship, Sharpsburg, GA and Lorraine Durham, Ft. Gaines, GA and many great
and great great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years,
The Late John B. Owens, in 1977 and two siblings; Wooster Todd and Lula Mae
Godfrey.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thurs., July 7th,
11:30 A.M. from Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala with Fr. Michael
O'Keeffe, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Ocala, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - December 25, 2011
Doris E. Whigham, 81, went to be with her heavenly Father on
Tuesday, December 20, 2011. She was born in Pelham, Georgia, on March 3, 1930
to Agbert & Effie Elrod.
Doris married Roy H. Whigham, Sr., in 1950. The family then settled
in Ocala in 1962.
Preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Whigham, Sr.
She is survived by many loved ones. Left to cherish her memory are
(2) sisters, Sally Wise and Carmen Blankenship, (1) brother, Walter Joiner and her Aunt,
Ana Finch. Her beloved children include three daughters: Beverly (Danny)
Driggers, Tamara (Charles) Bradshaw, Carol (David) Ehrlich and one son, Roy H.
Whigham, Jr. Her loving family also included (8) grandchildren and (8) great
grandchildren. Doris' most important job was being a good wife and Mother.
She was an excellent homemaker and cook. She prided herself on her
Church, home and family. She attended Druid Hills United Methodist Church where
she taught Sunday School and Bible School while her children were growing up.
Doris was an avid seamstress while working at Knoblock Draperies and Brigadier
Industries. She loved ballroom dancing, fishing and the beach.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home at
910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. The family will meet with friends at Hiers-Baxley
on Wed., December 28, 2011, from 3pm-5pm. The service will immediately follow.
Mrs. Whigham will be entombed at the Chapel of Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Summerfield, Marion Co., FL, Obituary
The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - March 3, 2011
Brenda Joyce Farley Blankenship, 61, formerly of Oak Hill, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at her
home. Born Jan. 17, 1950. Mrs.
Blankenship was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Carl Blankenship; two sons, Allen Wayne
and Carl Allen; a daughter, Brenda Kay Shaver and companion, Joey; grandchildren, AJ, Brianna,
Emily, JR, and Cole; and many other relatives.
Arrangements by HiersBaxley Funeral Services in Florida.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miami-Dade
2012, Miami, Miami-Dade Co., FL, Funeral
Published in The Miami Herald on February 1,
2012
Wayne F. Blankenship,
born in Richwood, West Virginia on March 28 1938, passed away in Miami, Florida
on January 29, 2012.
Memorial Service at Branam Funeral Home in Homestead on Thursday,
February 2nd, 3pm-5pm. 305-247-3131.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miami-Dade Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Joseph Ezekiel 91, 22Apr1920 -
16May2011, Miami, Miami-dade, FL, KY-405-12-3714
Okaloosa
2010, Niceville, Okaloosa
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/?id=141664011
Dennis Eugene Blankenship, age 56, left to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2010. Dennis was born in Nashville, TN, and was a former graduate of Niceville
High School.
Dennis is preceded
in death by his beloved mother, Joan Marie Blankenship.
Survivors include his
father, Raymond and Sharon
Blankenship of Niceville, FL;
wife, Denise Blankenship; two
daughters, Jennifer Chicoine of Roswell, GA and Erin Edelen of Pensacola, FL; two sisters, Linda Bartholomew of Santa Clarita, CA and Joan Roman of Whitehall, PA. He was also blessed with six beautiful
grandchildren.
Dennis worked in
the field of surveying and mapping throughout the Southeast for over 30 years.
He was an active member and former President of the Florida Surveying and
Mapping Society. He also had a love for the outdoors, especially fly fishing.
His family and friends held a special memorial service for Dennis
in Niceville, FL. His internment will occur at a later date this summer at
Sunset Cemetery in Niceville, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Niceville, Okaloosa Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles/sharon-19508-thomas-blankenship.html
Linda "Sharon" Thomas Blankenship entered eternal rest on Oct. 10, 2011,
after a long and valiant battle with cardiopulmonary disease Raised as Sharon
Johnson in Yorktown, Ind., her creative talents were revealed at an early age,
excelling in writing, music and fashion. She was a member of the Yorktown High
School band, served as editor of the school newspaper, and voted as the
"fashion plate" of her senior class.
Sharon moved to Northwest Florida in 1957 after marrying her
husband of 39 years, Wendell D. Thomas of Laurel Hill, Fla. She worked as a
feature writer for the Crestview newspaper prior to the birth of the first of
her three children in 1959. She returned to Valparaiso, Fla., in 1967 and
worked at Oklahoma State University on Eglin Air Force Base after living in the
Florida space coast for several years. She retired from OSU after 25 years of
service as an editor of technical manuals for the Air Armament Center.
She married Raymond
E. Blankenship in 2000 after
the death of her first husband and continued to live in the Twin Cities area as
an active member of the community through various Christian ministries. Sharon
embraced life and set an example to others by her generosity and compassion.
She will always be remembered for her kind, welcoming spirit, her wit and sense
of humor, infectious laugh, and sense of fashion. Her strength and positive
attitude were best demonstrated over the past decade as she battled her chronic
illnesses. She came to love her physician, Dr. Cynthia Bryan, her staff, as
well as the staff of the Twin Cities Hospital, like members of her family
during this time.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, J. Carroll and Pauline
Johnson; her first husband, Wendell Thomas; her son, Shaun Thomas; and her stepson, Dennis Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband,
Raymond Blankenship of Niceville, Fla.; daughters and
sons-in-law, Susan and John Elledge of Valparaiso, and Shari and Ed Sauer of
Treasure Island, Fla.; grandchildren, Amber Elledge and Erica Miller of Destin,
Fla., and Joseph Elledge of Valparaiso; sister, Nancy Limbert of Daleville,
Ind.; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Margret Johnson of Muncie, Ind.;
stepdaughters, Joan Roman of Allentown, Pa., and Linda Batten of Newhall,
Calif.; as well as many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren
throughout the United States.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Oct.15 at Emerald Coast
Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road N.E., Fort Walton Beach.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange
2011, Maitland, Orange Co., FL, Obituary
The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - January 27, 2011
Stroupe, Stanley, 70 of Maitland, passed away peacefully with
family on January 24, 2011.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ellen
Stroupe; his brother, Frank Stroupe; and son, Robert Blankenship .
He is survived by his sons, Michael and Scott O'Brien; his brother,
Doug Stroupe; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Stan
"Papa" is deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Memorial Service at 11 a.m., Jan. 28 at Baldwin-Fairchild, 994 E.
Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Paul
Gilbert 63, 26Nov1946 - 09Jun2010, Orlando,
Orange, FL, FL-261-74-0603
Osceola
2011, Kissimmee, Osceola Co., FL, Funeral
The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - March 25, 2011 (Friday)
Carrol W. Blankenship, 75, Kissimmee, (22Mar2011) died Tuesday. Osceola Memory Gardens
Cemetery, Funeral Home & Crematory, Poinciana.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Osceola Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Carrol Wetzel 75, 03Jul1935 -
22Mar2011, Kissimmee, Osceola, FL,
WV-233-54-6914
Palm Beach
2011, Wellington,
Palm Beach Co., FL, Obituary
Gloucester Daily Times (MA) - September 23, 2011
Christopher Arthur Hamilos, 60, of Wellington, Fla. and formerly of
Gloucester, and Granite City, Ill. passed away on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 in
Wellington. He was born March 2, 1951 in St. Louis, a son of Anna M. (Lombardi)
Hamilos of Granite City and the late Christopher E. Hamilos.
The footprints of his life was filled with his kind and generous
ways, contributing to many organizations and charities, always helping others,
setting and always achieving his goals and always taking time for reflections
of these steps in his life. Christopher loved living life large in so many
ways. He loved music and enjoyed playing the drums and singing. He enjoyed his
many world travels and especially his adventures on his boat, "Blue
Moon" and roaming the greens with a game of golf with friends. He had a
true love of humanity as a philanthropist, always caring for, nourishing,
developing or enhancing other's lives. He was an avid supporter of Pathways for
Children in Gloucester. He was a supporter of Philadelphia Futures while living
in the Philadelphia area. Through this program he mentored and supported April
Brown through her years of education to her Master's degree. With Christopher's
devotion to her life, she is now able to give back to her community. The above
were stepping stones to becoming the founder and CEO of Lodestar in 1996. He
made a tremendous contribution to the energy industry by his vision and
innovation. His mark in the energy industry continues to live on, as all of the
leading energy companies in the world are powered by the technology he
developed. His passion and spirit will be remembered and live on through his
business partners, colleagues, and those who knew him well. In 2008, he sold
his business to Oracle, who up until this day, continues to carry the torch of
Chris's vision for Lodestar.
In addition to his beloved mother, he is survived by his former
wife, Katharine Hamilos of Gloucester; daughter,
Barbara Blankenship of Maynard; sister and brother-in-law,
Sharon and Jim Parker of Granite City; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. David and
Becky Hamilos of Johnson City, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and
Brian Oestricker of Collinsville, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Justine Oestricker,
James C. Parker, Elizabeth Lane, Derrick Van Kirk, Keith Van Kirk, Amy Miller,
Eric Miller and Adam Kaufman; special family friend and "daughter,"
April Brown of Philadelphia; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and many
dear friends.
A memorial service was held in Granite City, Ill. on Sept. 3. Part
of his ashes were placed with his father at Calvary Cemetery in Edwardsville
Ill. A memorial celebration will be held here on Friday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at
St. Paul Lutheran Church 1123 Washington Gloucester. His ashes will be
scattered at sea.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pasco
2011, Dade City, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
The Tampa Tribune, (FL) - October 27, 2011
Woodham, Birdie R., born April 26, 1921, in Dale County, Ala.,
passed away October 24, 2011, in Gulfside Hospice in Zephyr-hills, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55
years, Robert C. Woodham; and granddaughter, Sheena Combee. Birdie loved quilting,
sewing, fishing and cooking. She was an active member of the Dade City Church
of God until the late years. She taught Sunday School for many years. Birdie
was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, who enjoyed spending time with
all.
She is survived by her son, James Woodham (Pam); daughter,
Loucretia Lemond (Jim); grand-children,
Rob Ledford (Jennifer), Ron Ledford (Stacey), Tim Ledford (Anne), Stacy Quinlin
and Angie Blankenship (Marlon); and many
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be by Wendell Holmes, nephew, of Alabama and
Eulogy to be given by Richard Murphy.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Hudson, Pasco Co., FL, Obituary
http://dobiesfuneralhome.com/obit.php
Blankenship, Sharon Kay, 66 [March 24, 1945 - October 10, 2011] of Hudson, passed away Oct.
10. She was predeceased by brother, Richard.
Survivors include her husband, Gary; children, Kristen, David,
Mark, Malissa, Brian & Matthew; siblings, Barbara, Suzie, Danny &
Jerrianne; 11 grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Chapel
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pinellas
2010, Clearwater, Pinellas
Co., FL, Death
http://www.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Joseph-Blankenship&lc=4424&mid=4155114
Joseph Carl Blankenship, Born: August 26, 1943, Died: February 23, 2010
Funeral
arrangements under the direction of National Cremation Society, Clearwater, FL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
Middletown Journal (OH) - June 22, 2011
Lanier, Herbert W. Jr., 79, formerly of Trenton, Ohio died May 1,
2011 in Clearwater, Florida. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, a
retiree of Armco/AK Steel and a Past Commander of American Legion Post #218
Middletown.
Survived by his wife of 37 years Carolyn (nee McGuire), son Mark, daughters Paula Blankenship, Toni Frame, Anne Caskey, stepson Fr. Fred
McGuire, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a sister Joan, brother Bram and
other caring relatives and friends.
Visitation at 11:00 am until Funeral Mass at 11:30 am, Saturday,
June 25, 2011 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 222 Hamilton Ave, Trenton,
Ohio. Burial will follow at Miltonville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Seminole, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/08/01/audrey-mae-blankenship-goff/144381494
Goff, Audrey Mae
Blankenship 82, of Seminole,
passed away on July 29, 2010. Born in Turkey Creek, Audrey graduated Turkey Creek
High School in 1945. She was a homemaker and a member of 1st Baptist Church of
Seminole and prior to that Eastside Baptist Church, Lake City, for 40 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Wade Hampton Goff, Sr.; her
son, Wade Hampton Goff, Jr. and her brothers, William Winfield Blankenship, Jr. and Robert Rubin Blankenship.
Survivors include her son, John Dale Goff; 4 grandchildren, Wade
(Trey) Hampton Goff III, Jason Brian Goff, Kelsey Leigh Goff, Geoffrey Kyle
Goff; one great- granddaughter, Hailey Elizabeth Goff; one brother, Norman Neil Blankenship; four sisters, Hildred Faye Cunningham, Frances Ann
Lariscy, Stella Ruth Welch and Sandi Kay Mattia.
The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010
and memorial service will follow at 2 pm at Wells Memorial Chapel, Plant City,
with Rev. Gary Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Turkey Creek First
Baptist Church Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Seminole, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
Published in the St. Petersburg Times on June 23,
2011
Blankenship, Mildred B. 87, of Seminole, passed away peacefully at home under the care of
Suncoast Hospice June 22, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband James H.
Blankenship.
She is survived by her three children,
Nancy Fordham (Alan) of Seminole, Jim Blankenship Jr. (Pat) of Michigan and Kathryn Alvarez (Rick) of Indian Rocks Beach; one brother, Roger Brown
(Carolyn) of Tennessee; grandchildren,
David Fordham, Tiffany Judge, Arin Rentz, Julianna Blankenship,
Ben Blankenship, Alexis Alvarez and Reid Alvarez;
great-grandchildren Kaelyn Grace Judge, Anna Rentz and Caleb Rentz.
A Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Anona
United Methodist Church in the Heritage Chapel 13233 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo,
from 2 3 pm. Service at 3 pm. www.mossfeasterlargo.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, St.
Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Obituary
St. Petersburg Times (FL) - January 12, 2011
Wilkinson, Winifred M., 93, passed away Jan. 9, 2011. Winifred was
predeceased by her two sons, George and Paul. Sister of the late Elsie Munro
and Dorothy Terrell; beloved aunt of Paula Blankenship;
dear friend of Walter (Wally) and Marguerite Laskowski. Also survived by nieces
and nephews.
Services to be held Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at 10 am from the
Curlew Hills Funeral Home 727-789-2000.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pinellas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Joe
C. 66, 26Aug1943 - 23Feb2010, Clearwater, Pinellas, FL, KY-406-54-0678
Blankenship, Larry
R. 65, 25Aug1945 - 17Apr2011, Bay
Pines, Pinellas, FL, CA-556-62-1693
Blankenship,
Mildred B. 87, 03Jan1924 - 22Jun2011, Seminole, Pinellas, FL, OH-302-16-0833
Putnam
2011, Interlachen, Putnam Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - April 17, 2011
Charles Melvin Skeen, Jr., age 39, of Interlachen, FL., passed away
April 12, 2011. He was born in Boynton Beach, FL. Charles came to know Jesus in
February.
He is survived by his wife, Tabatha Skeen; parents, Charles and
Darlene Skeen; grandparents, Bro. Ben and Melba Blankenship; children, Tyler, Dylan, Autumn, Cadence
and Zachary; sister, Tracy Osteen; brother, Brian Skeen, Sr.; several aunts and
uncles.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Believers
Worship Center Church of God, 8736 State Rd. 21, Melrose, FL at 11:00 A.M. with
Bro. Ben Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow at
Hawthorne Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Interlachen, Putnam Co., FL, Obituary
The Gainesville Sun, (FL) - October 14, 2011
Brian Scott Skeen, Sr., age 36 of Interlachen, passed away
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. He was
born May 9, 1975 in Dade City, Florida. Brian loved to fish and spend time with
his kids.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles M. Skeen, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Jamie Skeen; parents, Charles and
Darlene Skeen; grandparents, Bro. Ben and Melba
Blankenship; children, Brian
Scott Skeen, Jr., Christian Blake Skeen and Katelyn Grace Skeen; sister, Tracy
Osteen and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 14, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
at Believers Worship Center Church of God, 8736 State Road 21, Melrose, with Bro. Ben Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow at Pine
Lawn Cemetery in Mannville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sarasota
2011, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Herald Tribune from June 11 to
June 12, 2011
Philip Edward Blankenship, 64, of Sarasota, formerly of Powhatan, Va. died June 8, 2011. Celebration
of life will be at a later date at Sarasota Baptist Church, and then in
Powhatan, Va.
Survivors include his loving wife,
Cecilia R.; sons
Michael Young of Midlothian, Va., and Jason Young of Cape Coral; daughter
Sharon Boyas of Sarasota; brother Charles of Powhatan, Va.; sister
Tammy Corbitt of Powhatan, Va.; seven
grandchildren Clara, Collin, Molly, Max, Joshua, Mackenzie, and Tristin. Phil
was an active member of Sarasota Baptist Church.
Phil's life reflected his passion for the Lord, studying and
teaching the Bible and his love for children. Throughout his career in Virginia
and Florida, he was involved in working with children as a teacher, coach and
school administrator, and later with Easter Seals, the Healthy Start Coalition,
and the Early Intervention Program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the
Administrator of Education at First Baptist Church, Sarasota, and ended his
career as Executive Director of the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies. He
founded the Small Forest Foundation to help people in need.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - June 11, 2011
Philip Edward Blankenship, 64, of Sarasota, formerly of Powhatan,
Va. died June 8, 2011. Celebration of life will be at a later date at Sarasota
Baptist Church, and then in Powhatan, Va.
Survivors include his loving wife,
Cecilia R.; sons Michael Young of Midlothian, Va., and
Jason Young of Cape Coral; daughter Sharon Boyas of Sarasota; brother Charles of
Powhatan, Va.; sister Tammy Corbitt of Powhatan, Va.; seven grandchildren Clara, Collin,
Molly, Max, Joshua, Mackenzie, and Tristin.
Phil was an active member of Sarasota Baptist Church. Phil's life
reflected his passion for the Lord, studying and teaching the Bible and his
love for children. Throughout his career in Virginia and Florida, he was
involved in working with children as a teacher, coach and school administrator,
and later with Easter Seals, the Healthy Start Coalition, and the Early
Intervention Program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the Administrator of
Education at First Baptist Church, Sarasota, and ended his career as Executive
Director of the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies. He founded the Small
Forest Foundation to help people in need.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - August 15, 2011
Patricia Mildred Leef Mazzei passed away on July 13, 2011 at the
Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Fla. following a valiant battle with cancer.
Patsy was born in Washington D.C. May 27, 1931 and graduated from Montgomery
Blair High School ('49).
She studied nursing at Sibley Hospital receiving her RN and
beginning a career of over 40 years. She was an exemplary nurse and made a
difference in many lives. Patsy was a great lover of books, music and films and
immersed herself in the arts whenever possible. A great raconteur, she spent
her life collecting the songs and stories that her father and grandparents
taught her and enjoyed sharing them. One of the last things she said to her
daughters was, "we are the Bards of the tribe. We carry forward the
stories and history so people will remember." Her spirit and love for life
will be an ongoing inspiration to those who knew her. She always stuck up for
those who could not defend themselves.
Patsy was predeceased by her mother and father Mildred Walker
Brockdorff and Henry G. Leef, Sr. and her beloved younger brother Henry G.
Leef, Jr. all of Washington, D.C.
She is survived by her daughters
and their husbands, Syndi Zook and Stanford
Blankinship of Burlington,
Vt., Kathy and Rodney Miller of North Port , Fla. and her granddaughter and her
husband, Taylor and Jeffrey Hitaffer of Laurel, Md.. She is also survived by
her brother and his wife, Erik and Kay Brockdorff of Wilmington , N.C. and her
sister and her husband Mary Kay and Jack Makers of Sommerdale, N.J. and by her
dearest aunt and childhood companion Carolyn Duley of Givat Zeev, Israel.
The memorial service will be private and at the convenience of the
family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Venice, Sarasota
Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/16/christopher-scott-mitchell/144081693
Funeral services honoring the life of Christopher Scott Mitchell,
22, will be held, Saturday July 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodridge Baptist
Church, 850 East Bert Kouns, Shreveport, LA. Dr. Floyd Davis, Pastor of
Woodridge Baptist Church will officiate. Graveside services will follow at
12:30 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fellowship Baptist Church, Converse, LA with
services conducted by Bro. Ronnie Sandifer, Pastor of Fellowship Baptist
Church.
Our loving son and grandson was born on March 24, 1988 in Atlanta,
GA. He passed away on July 11, 2010 in Venice, FL. He was preceded in death by
his grandfathers, Murry English and Henry Mitchell.
He is survived by his father and mother, Ken and Brenda English
Mitchell of Venice, FL; grandmothers, Jeanette Thompson English
"MIMI" of Shreveport, LA and Annie Mitchell of Baton Rouge, LA; half
sister, Kendra Richmond and her daughters, Nadine and Delaney; uncle, Mitch
Mitchell of Alaska; aunts, Mildred
Blankenship of Converse, LA
and Monica Mitchell of Baton Rouge, LA and several special cousins.
Pallbearers will be members of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Venice, Sarasota Co., FL, Obituary
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - February 1, 2012
Carol Ann Hogue (Blankenship) (May 17, 1961 - Jan. 28, 2012), 50, of Venice died Jan.
28, 2012.
Services will be held at 6 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist
Church. Carol was beautiful in heart and soul, a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, sister and friend slipped suddenly and peacefully into her long
goodnight after a hard fought struggle with cancer. She graduated Cum Laude
with a Bachelor's Degree in preschool education and family services. She
pursued her passion of teaching children and helping their families have a
better life for more than 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, Matt; and her son, Nathan, her son
Lucas and wife Elizabeth; two grandchildren Alyssa and Zachary; six brothers, George, Richard, Jerry, John, Danny and Thomas, and
hundreds of friends and students. So many lives touched by one. You are loved
and will be missed by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sarasota Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Philip E. 64, 13Mar1947 - 08Jun2011, Sarasota, Sarasota, FL, VA-226-64-8980
Seminole
2011, Longwood, Seminole Co., FL, Obituary
Daily Gate City (Keokuk, IA) - August 25, 2011
Tamara "Tammy" Jean Cady, 58, of Longwood, Fla., formerly
of Keokuk, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, in Keokuk
Area Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1953, in Keokuk, the daughter of Sam and
Virginia Wedel Cady.
She married Gary Peevler in June 1974. They later divorced. She
graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1971. Tammy was a charter
member of the Little Feathers at KHS. She had been a resident of Longwood for
the past 14 years, where she owned and operated Tammy's Cleaning Service. When
she lived in Keokuk she had been employed at Beef, Bread & Brew and Keokuk
Gas Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Altamonte, Fla.
Tammy's grandson, Jordan, was the pride and joy of her life. Her greatest
enjoyment was watching him play baseball and karate. Tammy was a people person
and enjoyed visiting with people. She was always thinking of others and willing
to help them in any way she could. Tammy loved decorating for the holidays, not
just at Christmas, but at all the holidays throughout the year.
Survivors include: a daughter, Haley Peevler Hall and her husband,
Jason, of Longwood; her grandson, Jordan Hall of Longwood; her father, Sam Cady
of Keokuk; a sister, Janyce Blankenship and her husband, James, of Fayetteville, Ark.; a nephew, Ryan Blankenship and his wife, Lindsey, of Denver, Colo.; a niece, Jada Blankenship of
Denver; and Tammy's special friend, J. A. Jurgens of Longwood and his daughter,
Amanda.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Arns; her
grandparents, Perry Cady, Verona and Willie Gatton and William and Myrtle
Cruze; two uncles, Frank "Butch" Cady and Allison Wedel; and two
aunts, Mildred Gouty and Mabel Childers.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vigen Memorial Home,
Keokuk, with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Oakland
Cemetery, Keokuk.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Longwood, Seminole Co., FL, Obituary
The Orlando Sentinel, (FL) - August 28, 2011
Cady, Tamara "Tammy" Jean, 58, of Longwood, FL, formerly
of Keokuk, IA, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born on May 22,
1953 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Sam and Virginia Wedel Cady. A resident of
Longwood, FL for the past fourteen years, she was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Altamonte Springs, FL.
She is survived by her daughter, Haley Peevler Hall and her husband
Jason Hall; her grandson, Jordan Hall, who was the pride and joy of her life,
of Longwood, FL; her father, Sam Cady of Keokuk, IA; one sister, Janyce Blankenship and her
husband James Blankenship , of Fayetteville, AR; one nephew, Ryan Blankenship and his wife Lindsey of Denver, CO; one niece, Jada
Blankenship of Denver, CO; and
Tammy's special friend, J.A. Jurgens of Longwood, FL and his daughter, Amanda
Jurgens.
Funeral services were held Saturday in Keokuk, IA. and she was
buried in the Oakland Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Suwannee
Suwannee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Cynthia G. 82, 21Nov1928 - 03Jul2011, Live Oak, Suwannee, FL, FL-262-32-3689
Blankenship, Homer
L. 82, 30Sep1927 - 13Jun2010, Live
Oak, Suwannee, FL, FL-267-28-1215
Wakulla
+2011, Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL, Obituary
The Bay City Times, (MI) - March 20, 2011
Mersdorf, Roy Edward, of Crawfordville, FL formerly of Bay City,
passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at his residence, age 62. He was born
October 28, 1948 in Bay City.
Roy was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School and served with the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He has been a resident of Florida for
the last 20 years. Roy worked as a machinist and he was a certified diver,
licensed pilot, sailboat captain and was also a gunsmith. He enjoyed deep sea
fishing and was an avid hunter.
Roy is survived by his wife and her two grown children; his father,
Roy C. Mersdorf of Bay City; his two daughters, Joy and Angela; five
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother, Ike Mersdorf of Canyon
Lake, Texas; five sisters: Linda
(Dave) Blankenship of Bay
City, Becky (Dennis) Malusi of Cedar Springs; Theresa (Ron) Perkins of Canyon
Lake, Texas, Ellen Switala of Bay City and Gina (John) Syring of Bay City; and
several nieces and nephews.
Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Richardson)
Mersdorf.
A celebration of Roy's life will be held this summer at his request
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Crawfordville, Wakulla Co., FL, Obituary
Published in Tallahassee Democrat on
September 4, 2011
Milton Samuel "Jake" Alcorn, 75, of Crawfordville, passed
away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, EDT, Tuesday,
September 6, 2011 at Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey Young Chapel (850/926-3333) in
Crawfordville.
A native of Kansas City, Kansas, and a longtime resident of
Tallahassee, he retired to Crawfordville in 2005 and spent much of his
retirement on the golf course. Mr. Alcorn spent 30 years as a driver for
Trailways Bus Line and retired from Greyhound following Trailways' sale. He was
also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen L. Alcorn of Crawfordville; two
sons, Robert Alcorn and his wife Lanier of Tallahassee and Greg Alcorn of
Crawfordville; a daughter, Shawna Pelt of Crawfordville; and his sister, Thelma
Mealman of Jacksonville. Also surviving are three granddaughters, Austin McCord, Allison Blankenship
and Brittany Pelt; one grandson, Jacob Pelt; and a great-granddaughter, Hailey Blankenship
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wakulla Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Robert Lee 83, 09Apr1927 - 13Dec2010, Crawfordville, Wakulla, FL, MO-498-24-0642
Walton
+2011, DeFuniak Springs, Walton Co., FL, Obituary
http://www.clary-glenn.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1193279&fh_id=11231
Mr. Charles Darrell Blankenship, age 92, passed away this earthly life to his heavenly life on
June 24, 2011. Darrell was born on October 21, 1918 on the family
homestead in the Sandy Creek Community in Holmes County, Florida.
He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp from October 1937
through October 1938. He then went to Panama City and worked at the
International Paper Company. During World War II, he worked at the Wainwright
Shipyard in Panama City. He also served in United States Coast Guard Reserves
as a volunteer during WWII. He farmed after returning to Holmes County in the
mid 1940’s. He also worked in surveying and retired from the Deltona Corp in
1979. He took an active role on the family farm for many years.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 ˝ years Lillian
Ramer Blankenship; his parents Charlie D . and Arkie Whitton Blankenship; his brothers
Wyman and Darius Blankenship
and sister Irene Padgett. Darrell was highly respected and loved.
Darrell is survived
by his children Dolores Ann Cook and husband Jim and Glenda Jane Goodwin
and husband Cecil, Elton
Darrell Blankenship and Christopher D. Blankenship; his grandchildren Timothy Goodwin and
wife Cammie of Enterprise, Alabama, Cecilia Wiley of Theodore, Alabama, Brian
Goodwin and wife Dana of Troy, Alabama, Jason L. Cook and wife Jeri Ann of
Bulgaria, Europe; great grandchildren
Rhiannon Blankenship Sutton and husband William of Ponce De
Leon, Florida, Christopher
Dakota Blankenship of Vernon,
Florida, Caleb Davis Blankenship of
Cheraw, South Carolina, Lillian Kayla, Grace and Christy Goodwin, Bailey and
Brinley Goodwin, Shane and Brandon Wiley all of Alabama, Sofia B. Cook of
Bulgaria, Europe, two great great grandchildren Lillian Hope Sutton ‘aka’ Lilly
and Braylon William Sutton. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2011 at
Sandy Creek Baptist Church; 1125 Line Road, Ponce De Leon, Florida 32455 with
Reverends Shep Eubanks, Kenneth Harrison and Toby Stone officiating. Burial
will follow in the Sandy Creek Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com