2010-2019, TN, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , TN, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com
Blankenship, Dennis L. 52, 11Aug1957
- 27Jun2010, (FO), TN-408-04-3160
Blankenship, John J. 87, 12Jun1923
- 10Sep2010, 37934 (PE), TN-413-26-9296
Blankenship, Jonathan 03, 18Oct2007
- 19Nov2010, (72), TN-762-05-0200
Blankenship, Shirley A. 56, 30Dec1954
- 02Feb2011, (72), TN-412-96-6813
Anderson
2011, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary
The Roane County News, (Kingston, TN) - April 18, 2011
Janet Marlene Blankenship, 72, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Oliver Springs, died Friday, April
15, 2011, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Stewart and Lola England.
Survivors include three daughters, Angela Bailey, Debbie Delk and Cynthia Blankenship; and a son, Wylie Blankenship Jr.
In accordance with her wishes, a private service is planned in
Sharp Funeral Home, Oliver Springs. Private burial will be at Anderson Memorial
Gardens, Clinton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary
The Oak Ridger, (TN) - May 17, 2011
Laura Catherine Bayless Underwood passed away at home Sunday, May
15, 2011. She was born to MacDowell Bayless and Leona Chastain Bayless in Knob
Lick, Mo., on Sept. 25, 1926.
She married Leeman Underwood on May 19, 1946. They lived in
Catherine Place near Fredericktown, Mo., until December 1959, when they moved
to Oak Ridge, Tenn. Laura was a hairdresser; she owned Laura's Beauty Salon at
Hilltop for many years. Laura was a faithful member of First Free Will Baptist
Church in Oak Ridge since moving to Oak Ridge. She was a very giving and loving
lady who, after long hours of working as a hairdresser, still found time to
cook many delectable meals and desserts for her family, church, and friends.
She crocheted many gifts for friends and family as well as smocked baby dresses
as baby shower gifts for many throughout the years. She loved crafting and
flower arranging. She worked tirelessly caring for her family and made each
family member special mementos that each one will always treasure.
She was preceded in death by her parents, MacDowell Bayless and
Leona Chastain Bayless; brothers, Floyd Bayless and Jack Bayless; and sister,
Norma Jean Bayless Hahl; sister-in-law, Verna Grace Bayless; sister-in-law,
Liliian Underwood Hovis; and brother-in-law, Lindell Hovis; her daughter, Gail
Underwood Fender; nephew, David Bayless; and niece, Denice DeWeez.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leeman Underwood; son,
Greg Underwood and wife, Linda; daughters, Sue Underwood Roberts and husband,
Mac Roberts, and Pamela Underwood Haynes and husband, Charles Haynes;
sister-in-law, Theresa Bayless, and brother-in-law, Harry Hahl. She also leaves
behind 10 grandchildren, Michelle Fender Kirk (husband, David), Brett Fender
(wife, Kim), Darren Fender (wife, Christina), Chris Underwood (wife, Jennifer),
Brian Underwood (wife, Cindy), Amanda Underwood Burden (husband, Scott), Sean
Carroll (wife, Joanna), Eric Carroll (wife, Rachael), Chuck Haynes (wife,
Jennifer), and Corey Haynes (wife, Jenny); and 21 great-grandchildren and four
step-great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, and Jonathan Kirk, Chris Sanders, Natali,
Irelan and Levi Fender, Felicity Fender, Bethany, Hannah, and Nolan Underwood,
Casey Underwood, Julia, Holly and Allan Rick, Jillian Carroll, Katie and Sean
Matthew Carroll, Dylan, Taylor, Olivia, and Evan Haynes, Carson, Caiden, and
Kelcey Haynes. She also had nieces
and nephews, Judy Lytle, Brenda Blankenship, Ken
Hovis, Roger Hovis, Tommy Bayless, Peggy Spilker, Nancy Ramirez, Cheri Marler,
Sandy Bayless, Denny Mike Bayless, Debbie Stanfield, Stanley Bayless, Kathy
Beckett, Valarie Brooks, Sanny Hahl, Joe Hahl, Jeff Hahl, and John Hahl; and
numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. She loved her family very much and they
each loved her very much.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17,
2011, at Weatherford Mortuary, with the funeral to follow at 7 p.m. with the
Rev. David Cox officiating. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN, Obituary
The Oak Ridger, (TN) - February 3, 2012
Carl "Buddy" Hensley, formerly of Oliver Springs, died
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mr. Hensley
was a reitred coal miner who also enjoyed stock car racing and flea markets.
Mr.
Hensley is survived by a son, Lester Carl Hensley of Lancaster,
Ohio; and two daughters, Penny Hensley Cooper of Oak Ridge and Mary Anne
Hensley Starnes of Jamestown. He is also survived by grandchildren, Natasha
Hensley Cadwallder of Chapel Hill, Tenn., Rebecca Hensley Stricklan of
Rockwood, Michael Hensley of Rockwood, Caitlyn Starnes of Jamestown, Joshua
Coin and Zachary Coin of Oak Ridge. Mr. Hensley also had several great-grand
children, Robert and Katherine Cadwallder, James Hensley, Makaylee Barnes,
Isahia Stricklan, Tyler Hensley, Aubrey Hensley, Hailey Hensley and Albert
Douglas Coin. Mr. Hensley also had several nieces
from Oak Ridge: Angela Bailey and Cynthia Blankenship,
plus niece Debbie Delk from Jamestown. A nephew,
Wylie Blankenship, also resides in Jamestown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Anderson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Janet 72, 01Sep1938 - 15Apr2011, Oak
Ridge, Anderson, TN, KY-401-48-2911
Blankenship,
Sallie T. 84, 08Mar1925 - 15Jan2010, Clinton, Anderson, TN, TN-414-32-3383
Bedford
2010, Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - December 30, 2010
Durell Keith, age 81 of Shelbyville, TN and formerly of the
Willette Community in Macon County, TN passed away Friday evening, December 24,
2010 at the Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville, TN. Funeral Services for
Durell Keith were conducted Tuesday afternoon, December 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
from the Chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs with
E. C. Meadows officiating. Interment followed in the Keith-Strode Cemetery with
military honors. His family and friends served as pallbearers.
Durell was born Saturday, May 11, 1929 in Jackson County, TN, the
son of the late Galie and Alta Bilbrey Keith. On October 25, 1957, he married
the former Bonnie Lee Brasel, who survives. In addition to his parents, he was
also preceded in death by his daughters, Judy Hix and Beverly Cain; sisters,
Louise Winters, Edith Celsor and Helen Brown and his brothers, Burr, Ray and
Dumas Keith. Durell was a logger and sawmill worker. He was an army veteran of
Korea where he proudly served his country.
Survivors besides his wife Bonnie of 53 years include; son and
daughter-in-law, Timothy and Geraldine Keith, Hermitage Springs Community;
grandson and his wife, Tim and Zoila Hix, Shelbyville; great-grandson, Fernado
Dubon, Shelbyville; sisters, Marie Klinger, Akron, OH, Dovie Temberton,
Franklin, IN, Robbie Turner, Hendersonville, Dean Blankenship and husband, R. B. of Lafayette.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Benton
2011, Camden, Benton Co., TN, Obituary
The Oldham Era, (LaGrange, KY) - September 22, 2011
James Wayne "Jim" Crawford Sr., 76, of Camden, Tenn.
passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Camden Health and Rehabilitation. He was
born May 3, 1935, to the late John Crawford and Doris Thomas. He was a member
of the Franklin Baptist Church, and a retired foreman for Restonic mattress
company. He enjoyed horse racing and playing poker.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Smith Crawford;
son, Raymond Anthony "Tony" Crawford; brother, Bobby Crawford; and sister, Margie Blankenship.
Survivors include his son, James "Jimmy" Wayne Crawford
Jr., of Crestwood; two daughters, Peggy Ann Crawford of Westport and Dianna
Lynn Acra of Bardstown; two brothers, Johnny Crawford of Norfolk, Va. and
Ronald Crawford; two sisters, Nancy Doyle and Nelly Austin of Louisville; three
granddaughters, Hila McKenzie and Amber Crawford of Crestwood and Amanda Hargis
of Bruceton; four great-grandchildren, Alyssa McKenzie, Marcus McKenzie,
Aaliyah Lewis and Skyler Lewis; and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Sept. 4 at Chase Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lynn
Stapleton officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bledsoe
2011, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - July 2, 2011
Funeral services for Glenda Deweese Walters, 62, of Pikeville, will
be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, July 3, at Mooneyham Free Will Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Blankenship
Cemetery. The family is
currently receiving friends at the funeral home.
Mrs. Walters went to be with
the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2011. She attended Mooneyham Free Will Baptist
Church. During Glenda's 25 years of nursing, she was awarded the Presidential
Award of Excellence in Nursing and met former President Bill Clinton. She was
also awarded the Tennessee Nurse of the Year and named in Who's Who of the
Medical Community of America.
Her family includes her husband, Derrell Walters of Pikeville; a
daughter and son-in-law, Glenice and Michael McKenzie of Atoka; a son, Anthony
Walters of Pikeville; two stepsons, Derrell Walters Jr. and Stan Walters; two
grandchildren, Nicholas and Christian McKenzie; seven stepgrandchildren; a
sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Wayne Sullivan of Sparta; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Leon and Judy Deweese and John and Minnie Deweese, all of
Pikeville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Norma Deweese.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.reedfamilyfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1343692&fh_id=11229
William Albert Blankenship (May 14, 1917 - December 19, 2011)
W. A. "Dub" Blankenship, age 94 of Pikeville, died Monday, December 19, 2011.
Preceding him in death was his wife
Johnnie Ann Blankenship; daughter
Shelby Jean Ferguson, sister Alberta Troy; brothers
Charlie, John, Jess, Giles, and
Loyd Blankenship.
Survivors include sons Dale (Gail) Blankenship, Pikeville; Don (Barbara) Blankenship, Chattanooga; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Service will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm CST in the Putnam-Reed Funeral
Home chapel with burial in Blankenship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_215844.asp
W. A. "Dub" Blankenship, 94, of Pikeville, died on Monday, December 19, 2011.
Preceding him in death was his wife,
Johnnie Ann Blankenship; daughter,
Shelby Jean Ferguson, sister, Alberta Troy; brothers,
Charlie, John, Jess, Giles, and Loyd Blankenship.
Survivors include his sons,
Dale (Gail) Blankenship, Pikeville; Don (Barbara) Blankenship, Chattanooga; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews.
Services will be on Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m. CST in the
funeral home chapel with burial in Blankenship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Blount
2012, Friendsville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - January 10, 2012
Ruth "Louise" Blankenship, age 71, of Friendsville, passed away Monday, January 9,
2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Frances Miller;
brothers, Bill and John William Miller; sister, Mary Ann Miller.
Survivors include her husband,
Bob Blankenship; son
and daughter-in-law, David
and Amy Blankenship; sons, Steve "Snappy" Blankenship and Bill Blankenship ,
all of Friendsville; grandchildren,
Lauren, Will, Alex, Eva
Blankenship and Kate Barnett;
sisters, Lorene Goddard of Maryville and Dorothy Snow of Ewing, Va.; half
sister, Carol Hutchenson; half brother, Frank Roberts; several nieces and
nephews and many special friends.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday in McCammon-Ammons-Click
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Burchfield and Rev. Jack Hitch officiating.
Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Cemetery for the
interment service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 2, 2011
Davis, Kathleen Rose age 94, of Maryville, joined the Church Triumphant
on Monday, January 31, 2011. She was a personal shopper for 38 years for
Rich's, Miller's, Hess's and Dillard's Department Stores. Grandmother Kathleen
was a wonderful caring lady, always ready to help anyone in need. She was a
wonderful example of women in Scripture and throughout history loving and being
loved by all who were a part of her life. Her beautiful roses grown for many
years were shared with brides, churches, family, and friends. She had endless
scriptures, one favorite being Proverbs 21:21; to be kind and honest to all
those around. Forever a good neighbor, God blessed her and all who knew her.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Davis;
parents, Oscar B. and Alice Julian Rose; sisters: Dorothy Tarwater, Ruth Pickens,
Geraldine Thompson, and Margaret King; brothers: Randy, Glenn, Mack, and J.B.
Rose.
She is survived by daughter and husband, Pat and Ernie Blankenship of Maryville; son and wife, Paul Stephen
and Kay Davis of Vero Beach, Florida; grandchildren: Tara Harrison and Geoff
King of Maryville; Tedd and wife Lillian Mooney of Florida; David and wife Gena
Mooney of Colorado; great-grandchildren: Tanner Harrison, Jace King, and Jaron
King of Maryville; Katy Mooney, Kevin Mooney of Florida; Emma Mooney and Dashelle
Mooney of Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on
Thursday at 1:00 PM for graveside services, Rev. Dana Fachman officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 8, 2011
Cox, Elizabeth Badgett "Baber" age 89, formerly of
Maryville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was a life-long member of First Methodist Church
of Maryville. Born on Mother's Day, [08 May] 1921, in the Maryville, TN home of her parents, John N.
Badgett and Hazel Blankenship Badgett, tiny, diminutive
"Baber" weighed 12 pounds at birth.
She attended Maryville College, Tennessee Tech University and The
University of Tennessee, where she studied journalism. She was married to
Ernest P. "Pope" Cox, Jr. For 62 1/2 years. In addition to being a
dedicated homemaker, she served as corporate secretary for Maryville Realty and
Mortgage. She loved reading, working crossword puzzles, playing bridge, doing
crewel embroidery, and watching Tennessee Football games. "Baber" was
an avid and enthusiastic expert on the genealogy
of the Badgett and Blankenship families. She and "Pope" enjoyed
wintering on Hutchinson Island, FL and traveling to Europe during their more
active years. Following Pope's death in 2005, Baber moved to Spokane, WA to be
with her son and daughter-in-law, where her new friends affectionately called
her "Tennessee Girl". To her beloved grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, she was "Nanny Babe".
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Pope Cox,
Jr.; her parents, John N. Badgett and Hazel Blankenship
Badgett; her brothers, James P. Badgett, J. N. Badgett, Jr., Guy M. Badgett and
sister, Alyce Badgett Crow.
She is survived by her son, Ernie and wife Hilda Cline Cox of
Spokane, WA; grandson, Tim and wife Melanie Northcutt Cox of Chanhassen, MN;
grandson, David and wife Jeanie Schoolcraft Cox of Fishersville, VA;
great-grandson, Christopher Cox and wife Jessica Kocian of Seattle, WA;
great-grandson, Benjamin of Chanhassen, MN. Other survivors include her sister,
Lillian Badgett Hatfield of Sanford, NC; sisters-in-law, Blanche Clark Badgett
of Maryville and Betty Jo Teffeteller Badgett of Maryville, as well as a large
number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at First Methodist Church of
Maryville at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2011, with Pastors Brenda and Larry
Carroll officiating. Private interment (immediate family) will be in the
Badgett family plot at Grandview Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 13, 2012
Eugene Darrell Blankenship, born December 23, 1927 to Samuel and Retha Wamsley Blankenship, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He
served in the Air Force, enjoyed trains, the Titanic, and his family. He
married Doris Jack and joyfully raised three daughters. He was fortunate to
call two places home, Richwood, WV and Maryville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, mother and father. He is
survived by three daughters and their
spouses: Kelli (Warren) Morelock, Kim (Brian) Anderson, Judy (Bill) Wright; grandchildren, Heather and
Warren Morelock, Chase (Stephanie) Anderson, Megan (Drew) St. John; one brother, Hugh (Anita) Blankenship; nephews, Hughie, Sammy, and Bobby; nieces
Lisa, Rita, Becky, Cathy; dear friends Bob and Shirley Adams. He will be missed
by all who knew and loved him.
A service will be held at a later date. Smith Funeral &
Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bradley
2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Death
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - July 18, 2011
Kristopher Freddie Lee Blankenship, 28, of died Sunday, July 17, 2011. Survivors and funeral
arrangements will be announced by Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - September 8, 2011
Betty Jewel Watson, 68, a resident of Cleveland, passed away
Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, 2011, at the residence. She was the daughter of the
late Gladys Allen Ledford and Homer Ledford. She was also preceded in death by
her sister, Barbara Fronabarger. She worked as a seamstress for Hardwick
Clothes for more than 20 years. She also worked as a biscuit maker for
Cameron's Restaurant for 13 years. She was a huge Atlanta Braves fan and
enjoyed traveling and cooking. She was a loving mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She was a member of Samples Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lane W. "Wad"
Watson of Cleveland; one son, Timothy Lane Watson and his wife, Lisa A., of
Benton; two daughters: Verda McCann and her husband, John, of Dalton, Ga.,
Angela Trotter and her husband, William "Petey," of Cleveland;
grandchildren: Tyler Watson, Haley Watson, Michael Murray and his wife, Susan,
Amber Trotter and her fiancé, Steven, Amy Whitmore and her husband, Stephen,
April Miles and her husband, Thomas, Daniel Blankenship
and his wife, Mandi, Kendra Sane and her fiancé, Barry, Angela Bryant and her
husband, Anthony, great-grandchildren: Gavin Miles, Griffin Miles, Laynee
Whitmire, Brooke Lands, Tyler Lindsey, Landon Stafford, River Blankenship , Fisher Blankenship
and Ethan Murray; her brothers: James Ledford and his wife, Wanda, of Dalton,
Ga., Calvin Ledford of Chatsworth, Ga.; her sisters: Lucille Barker and her
husband, Jerry, of Douglasville, Ga., Paulette Ledford of Chatsworth, Jane
Holden of Dalton, Ga.; sister-in-law, Susie Watson of Cleveland; special
nephews: Steve Watson of California and Jason Watson of Cleveland, both who
referred to her as "Momma Betty;" and several other nieces and
nephews.
A Remembrance of Life service will be held at 8 this evening, Sept.
8, 2011, at the North Ocoee Chapel of Jim Rush Funeral Homes with Pastor Lee
Ingram, the Rev. Richard Watson and Steve Watson officiating. Interment with
graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Cookson Baptist Church
Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - September 29, 2011
Ronald Blankenship
, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Wednesday
morning, Sept. 28, 2011, He was born Oct. 18, 1945, to John and Ollie
Blankenship ; both preceded
him in death. A graduate of Bradley Central High School, he attended both
Cleveland State Community College and Lee College. After school, he served his
country in Vietnam in the United States Army. Upon discharge from the service,
he stayed abroad working for Fleur Oil and Aramco Oil companies in Saudi
Arabia. His work and travels abroad nurtured his interests in cultural and fine
arts. As a young man, he attended the South Cleveland Church of God. He also
worshipped at City Church in Chattanooga. Most recently, he has been affiliated
with The Salvation Army, doing what he believed was his ministry of service. As
the social service coordinator at The Salvation Army, Cleveland, he helped meet
the needs of those in the community who were socio-economically compromised. He
always greeted them with kindness, compassion and care. His life was a great
testimony of God's goodness and redemptive grace. He will be greatly missed by
his co-workers at the Salvation Army and his many friends.
A private interment will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at 11:30
a.m. at the National Cemetery of Chattanooga in honor of his military service.
A memorial service will be held at The Salvation Army Chapel at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - October 9, 2011
Ronald L. Blankenship, 65, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died Wednesday, Sept. 28,
2011. As the social service coordinator at the Salvation Army in Cleveland, he
helped meet the needs of those in the community who were socio-economically
comprised. He always greeted them with kindness, compassion and care.
A memorial service will be conducted today, Oct. 9, 2011, at 3 p.m.
in the Salvation Army Chapel, Inman Street, with Pastor Mike Chapman and Ruthie
Forgey speaking.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - October 16, 2011
Jacqueline "Jackie" Blankenship, 79, of Cleveland passed away on Thursday,
Oct. 13, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She was
born in Stone, Ky., to the late Daniel Thacker Sr. and Mary Grace Carter
Thacker.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Okie Thacker; and
two sisters: Ora Montgomery and Madge Hutchinson. She was of the Protestant
faith and baptized in the Methodist Church in Bartley, W.Va. She and her
husband moved to Cleveland 19 years ago from Kerrville, Texas, but spent the
majority of their adult life in Hampton, Va. She was an avid reader, who
enjoyed working in her flower garden and caring for her cats, especially her
last kitty, "Jeb Stewart," who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her loving husband,
Harold Blankenship; two sons:
Harold Blankenship Jr. of Pueblo, Colo., and Louis Calvin Blankenship of Cleveland; daughter, Cheri
Lynn Galloway of Maryville;
brother, Daniel A. Thacker Jr. (Pansy) of Galion, Ohio; sister, Rose Marie
Clemons (John) of Clay City, Ky.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
a special niece, Jackie Carol Trautwein; and a host of other extended members.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date in
Galion.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Charleston, Bradley Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - January 18, 2012
Vera Belle Duggan White, 95, a resident of Charleston, passed away
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at a local hospital. She was a member of Charleston
First Baptist Church and believed to be the oldest-living member, having joined
Aug. 8, 1936.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. D. White; parents,
Robert and Chloe Liner Duggan; sister, Ozelle Shipe; brothers, Clarence, Grady,
Woodrow, Melvin, Edward and Charles Dee Duggan; niece, Louise Terry; and
nephews: Doug Duggan and Ronny Duggan.
She is survived by her brothers: Herman Duggan and wife, Myrtle, of
Charleston, Robert Jr. Duggan and wife, Jean, of Indiana; nieces: Mary Ruth Shamblin, Barbara Romaj, Linda Swindell, Phyllis
Shamblin, Kathy Duggan, Janet Newport, Robin Blankenship ,
Virginia Gregg, Betty Tramell, Linda Herron and Julie Petros; nephews: James
McGaha and Kenneth, Dave, John, Larry, Ray, Jim, Joe, Thom, Dennis and Rick
Duggan; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and
great-great-nephews.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in the
chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Rev. Harrill Millsaps officiating.
Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with nephews and
great-nephews serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will
conclude the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bradley Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Evalou L. 85, 13Jun1925 - 21Aug2010, Cleveland, Bradley, TN, TN-409-40-6490
Campbell
2010, Caryville, Campbell
Co., TN, Funeral
Published in Knoxville
News Sentinel on April 13, 2010
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxnews/obituary.aspx?n=martha-miller-blankenship&pid=141776013
Martha Miller Blankenship, - age 100, of Caryville, passed away Sunday, April 11th.
Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday Cross-Smith Chapel. Interment 2 p.m.
Wednesday Campbell Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - February 29, 2012
Wylodine Jones Champion, 85, of Jellico, died Feb. 24, at the
Jellico Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Jackson, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Mable Yerlan.
She is survived by daughter,
Charlotte Blankenship , of Jellico; grandchildren, John
Blankenship and wife, Melissa,
of Williamsburg; Machele Lay and husband, Jeff, of Pioneer; great-grandchildren, Wesley Blankenship and wife, Cynthia; Bethany Blankenship ; Paula Blankenship ;
Jeffery Lay; John Michael "Mickie" Lay; great-great-grandchildren, Gracie and Taylor Blankenship ; Marissa Tolbert.
Services were held Feb. 26, in the chapel of Harp Funeral Home,
with the Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. Interment was in Douglas Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - January 11, 2011
R. L. Baird, 72 of LaFollette, died Jan. 4. Preceded in death by
parents, Sam C. and Samantha (Smiddy)
Baird. R. .L is survived by wife, Virgie Baird; children, Penny
Baird of LaFollete, Johnny
Blankenship of Jellico, Lloyd
Graves of Jacksboro, Barbara Stanfill of Bristol, VA, Sharan Harness of Scott
County, Russell Baird of Jellico.
Funeral services were held Jan. 8 at Friendship Community Church of
God with Rev. Andrew Ayers, Rev. Darrell Reese, Rev. Bobby Franklin, and Rev.
Carl Martin officiating. Interment was in the Davis Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 10, 2011
Rookard, Mrs. Aileen J. age 94 of LaFollette passed away Sunday,
May 8, 2011. She was of the Church of God Faith and was preceded in death by
husband, Milford C. Rookard; daughter, Arlene; parents, Franklin R. James and
Dicie Derrick James; and son-in-law,
Jack Blankenship; sister, Maggie Parsons; brothers, Wade,
Thomas, Alvin, and Wayne.
Survivors: eight daughters, Mildred Smiddy and husband Charles, of
LaFollette, Gail McCullah and husband Earl, of Jacksboro, Paralee Riggs and
husband Ronnie, of Batavia, OH, Ava (Gaynell) Blankenship, of Cincinnati, OH, Gwenell Reynolds of Cincinnati, OH, Linda
Baird of Jacksboro, Brenda Oglesby and husband Gordon, of Knoxville, and Meryl
Burris and husband Archie, of Lake City; two sons, Jerry Lee Rookard and wife
Vicki, of Vandalia, OH, and Darryl Glen Rookard and wife Tammy, of Jacksboro;
Sister-in-law, Opal Wilburn of LaFollette. 17 grandchildren, 23
Great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Several nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Funeral Services Tuesday 8 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Harry James and Rev. Pat Ayers officiating. Family and friends will meet
Wednesday 10 A.M. at Walters Funeral Home and proceed to Peabody Cemetery for
11 A.M. graveside services and interment, with Rev. Jeff Armstrong officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday before
services at Walters Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
LaFollette Press (TN) - February 29, 2012
Maxie Lea Ferguson Kitts, 76, of LaFollette, died Feb. 21. She was
a member of Fincastle United Methodist Church. She loved her family very much.
She enjoyed making baby quilts for newborns, flower gardening, and collecting
antique glass and kitchen wear.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Ferguson and Agnes Blankenship Ferguson; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Mary
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Kitts.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Kitts;
daughters, Pam Garner, of LaFollette; Sherry Carlson, of Jacksboro; sons,
Dennis "Randy" Kitts and fiancé Rhonda Lay, of Jacksboro; Marty and
wife Becky Kitts, of Speedwell; Albert and wife Kelly Kitts, of LaFollette; 11
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Effie and husband Jim Goins;
brothers, John and wife Devonia Ferguson; Jack Ferguson; Bruce Ferguson;
several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Feb. 25, in the Martin Wilson Chapel, with the
Rev. Lynn Ray and the Rev. Lonnie Eldridge officiating. Interment was Feb. 26,
in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Pioneer, Campbell Co., TN, Obituary
The News Journal, (Corbin, KY) - March 29, 2012
Donald Ray Taylor, 47, of Pioneer, Tenn., passed away Thursday,
March 22, 2012 in Williamsburg, [Whitley
Co.] Ky. He was born Oct.
5, 1964 in Jellico, Tenn.
Donald is preceded in death by his father, Donald Clayton Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Hicks Taylor; son, Donald Ray
Taylor Jr.; two daughters, Ashley Adkins and Melinda Taylor; three
grandchildren; mother, Flora Blankenship Taylor; five brothers, Daniel, Timmy, Dennis,
Patrick and Johnathan Taylor; four sisters, Donna Rose, Debbie Lamb, Carrie
Muse and Dana Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to
mourn his passing.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 26 at Harp Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. David Morgan officiating. Burial followed services in
Baird Cemetery (Little Elk).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Campbell Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Cecil
R. 79, 08Aug1931 - 08Aug2010, Pioneer,
Campbell, TN, TN-413-50-5144
Blankenship,
Charles 63-64, 28Aug1947 - 15Aug2011, Pioneer, Campbell, TN, TN-409-82-5559
Blankenship, Etta
J. 78, 19Apr1931 - 15Feb2010, Newcomb, Campbell, TN, TN-414-88-8054
Blankenship,
Martha J. 100, 05Jul1909 - 11Apr2010, Caryville, Campbell, TN, TN-414-17-8760
Blankenship, Tommy
J. 50, 04Aug1959 - 20Jun2010, Pioneer,
Campbell, TN, TN-410-15-3468
Blankenship,
Virgie L. 76, 24Jan1935 - 22Jul2011, Jellico, Campbell, TN, TN-411-86-3977
Carroll
2012, Atwood, Carroll Co., TN, Death
Published in The Jackson Sun on January 15, 2012
Debbie Blankenship,
47, Atwood, TN, died 01-12-2012.
Arrangements: Shelton Funeral Home 731-855-1621.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Carroll Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, James
H. 71, 22Sep1939 - 11Jun2011, Cedar
Grove, Carroll, TN, TN-412-62-5575
Blankenship,
Walter 69, 31Aug1940 - 27May2010, Huntingdon, Carroll, TN, TN-408-62-8384
Chester
2010, Henderson, Chester
Co., TN,
Frances Alma Winn Davis Blankenship, age 88 passed away Friday, September 3, 2010. She was born
in Raleigh, TN and reared in Memphis, TN the daughter of the late William
Judson and Bessie Edward Maxey Winn.
She graduated from Central High School in Memphis in 1940. She took
some courses at Christian Brothers College and U.T. in Memphis. She was married
to Grant Davis, Jr. in 1943. Mr. Davis was in the Air Force and they made their
home in several places but basically in Memphis. Mr. Davis died in 1965.
She was married to Felix
Blankenship in 1967 and they
made their home in Memphis. She was an accountant for several different places
and worked her last eight years as an accountant for Schering-Plough in
Memphis. They moved to the Wilson School Community in 1985 and built a log
cabin on the site of the old Wilson School House. Mr. Blankenship died in 1997. She was a member of the Town
and Country Family Community and Education Club, a member of the Freed-Hardeman
Associates and a member of the Henderson Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son, Don Grant Davis of Memphis; a daughter,
Cheri Lynn Davis White (Steve) of Boulder, CO and was preceded in death by a daughter
Frances Patricia (Pat) Davis of Memphis in January of this year. She also has
four step daughters, Janice
Blankenship Pinckley (Charles)
of Carthage, TN, Janet
Blankenship Medley (Dan) of
Oakland, TN, Betty Blankenship Meredith (Don) of Waynesboro, TN and Sharon Blankenship Pinckley (Roy) of Henderson; fourteen
grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and a sister, Margie Anderson of
St. Louis, MO.
Funeral; Monday, September 6th, 2010 10:00 AM, Shackelford Funeral
Directors-Casey Chapel - Ph. (731) 989-2421304 Crook Avenue Henderson,
Tennessee Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee Monday, September 6,
2010 2:30 PM
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chester Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Frances D. 88, 25Jun1922 - 03Sep2010, Henderson, Chester, TN, TN-412-12-4735
Blankenship,
Gloria J. 84, 14Mar1926 - 26Nov2010, Henderson, Chester, TN, TN-408-32-9368
Blankenship,
Joseph E. 81, 09Dec1929 - 10Jan2011, Henderson, Chester, TN, TN-414-42-4143
Claiborne
2011, New Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 28, 2011
Daniel, Ms. Eulala G. age 97 of New Tazewell, TN was born July 19,
1913 and passed away February 26, 2011 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home.
She was a member of Carr's Branch Baptist Church.
Ms. Daniel retired as a registered nurse in the camp at Yancey, KY,
and worked at the old Harlan Hospital during WWII.
She was preceded in death by her: parents: Pat and Callie
(Upchurch) Calton; husband: Jesse Daniel; sisters: Audrey Baker, Mildred Lucas,
Faye Blankenship, and Marie Wade; brothers: Isaac, Virgil,
Ralph, Edward, John B. and William (Tot) Calton.
She is survived by her: sons: Jack Ward and wife Alma of Harlan,
KY, Don Ward and wife Lois of Clinton, TN; grandchildren: Jason Ward, Heather
Tolley, Josh Smith, and Casey Smith; great grand-daughter: Ciara Ward; sister:
Billie Jean Flanery and husband Roy of Keokee, VA; sisters-in-law: Bonnie
Calton of Tazewell, TN, Patricia Calton of Sharps Chapel, TN; special nephews:
Jeff and Ray Snodgrass; special friend: Margaret Hammons; and many other
special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Family will receive friends Monday, February 28, 2011 from
5:00pm until 7:00pm at the Claiborne Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow
at 7:00pm in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Walker and
the Rev. Sam Sweet officiating. Music will be provided by David and Stephanie
Cole. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday March 1, 2011 at 11:00am in
the Resthaven Cemetery in Harlan, KY.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, New Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 12, 2012
John Edward Smallwood, Sr. age 67 of New Tazewell, passed away
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at UT Medical Center [Knoxville, Knox Co., TN]. John was a member of Taylors Grove
Missionary Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by: father, William Smallwood; mother, Flora
Lida; sisters, Nancy Smallwood, Mae Manning, and Panzie Sherritze; brother,
Henry Smallwood.
Survivors: daughter, Teresa Masingo and husband Virgil; son, John Edward
Smallwood, Jr.; daughter, Carolyn Ann Smallwood; grandchildren, Telisa
Blankenship , Julieanna
Smallwood, Michael Smallwood, and Marley Smallwood; sister, Dewie Mustard;
special niece, Patricia Masingo; best friend, Arlos Masingo; several nieces and
nephews.
Family will receive friend's 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, with
funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Jerry Peck,
Sr. officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Taylors Grove Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Cocke
Cocke Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Ellen
L. 57, 24Oct1953 - 09Mar2011, Newport,
Cocke, TN, OH-294-56-9082
Blankenship,
Ronnie C. 62, 07Sep1948 - 03Apr2011, Bybee, Cocke, TN, TN-409-11-1366
Cumberland
2011, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - November 26, 2011
Donald 'Butch' Webb, age 70, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away on
November 18, 2011 at his home. His final days were spent surrounded by family
and friends. He was born March 14, 1941 in Yukon, W.Va. to Donald and Marie
Webb.
Mr. Webb served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the
American Legion. He was an engineer mine foreman at the U.S. Steel Mine located
in Gary and Pineville, W.Va. His interests included family, bluegrass music,
golfing and motorcycles.
Mr. Webb was survived by his mother,
Marie Blankenship Webb of Ashland, Ky.; his sister, Brenda
Popovich and her husband, Larry of Worthington, Ky. He is also survived by his
wife of 39 years, Janet; and his three children, Donna Cook and husband, Steve
of Sweetwater, Tenn., Glenis Brown of Crossville, Tenn., Michael Vickers and
wife, Tonya of Pineville, W.Va. He is also survived by one niece, and nine
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on March 17, 2012 at Woodlawn
Memorial Park in Bluefield, W.Va.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - December 4, 2011
Anna Eleanor (Oakwood) Neely, 76, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.
Neely was employed by Roselawn Southern. She was the daughter of the late Lewis
Oakwood and the late Lula Mae (Lewis) Tucker.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence Neely; daughter and
son-in-law, Margaret and Raymond Sanders of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law,
Boyd and Patsy Neely of Crossville; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren;
seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters:
Daisey Belle Johnson of Cleveland and Betty Blankenship of Manchester; and one brother, Whitney Oakwood of Spencer.
The funeral will be held in the chapel at the Bilbrey Funeral Home
Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, with Bro. Vern Daugherty officiating. Interment will be
at Thomas Springs Cemetery in Crossville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, Obituary
Crossville Chronicle (TN) - December 6, 2011
Anna Elenor (Oakwood) Neely, 76, of Crossville, passed away Dec. 2,
2011, at Cumberland Medical Center. Funeral services were held at Bilbrey
Funeral Home Dec. 5 with Bro. Vern Daughterty officiating. Internment was in
Thomas Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Sanders, Tommy Joe Neely,
Rocky Dennis, Joe Reagan, Mike Pickett and Angie Pickett.
She was born Aug. 26, 1935, in Vanburen, CO, the daughter of the
late Lewis Oakwood and Lula Mae (Lewis) Tucker. Mrs. Neely was retired from
Roselawn Southern and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence "C.C." Neely of
Crossville; son, Boyd Neely and wife, Patsy, of Crossville; daughter, Margaret
Sanders and husband, Raymond, of Cleveland, TN; brother, Whitney Oakwood of
Spencer, TN; and sisters, Daisy
Johnson Bell of Cleveland, TN, and Betty Blankenship
of Manchester, TN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother, Charles Oakwood.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Davidson
+2012, Madison, Davidson Co., TN Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on February 12,
2012
Raymond Wayne "Moses" Blankenship, 71, of Madison, TN, passed away February
10, 2012. Mr. Blankenship was
born in Lafayette, TN on March 21, 1940 to Basil Cleo and Bronza Augusta Doss Blankenship. He loved reading and dancing and will be
remembered as fun-loving man who liked to have a good time.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Quentin Blankenship.
He is survived by his daughter,
Crystal Blankenship and many, many friends.
A celebration of Mr.
Blankenship's life will be
conducted at 7 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2012 from the Chapel of Spring Hill
Funeral Home with Ray "Doc" Elder officiating. Interment will be in
the Haysville Cemetery in the Haysville community of Macon County, TN.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Nashville, Davidson
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The
Tennessean on March 30, 2010,
Blankenship, Eli H.
45 March 24, 2010 after a very short illness.
Survived by parents, Barbara Hawkins (James Jackson); step-father,
Jimmy Brown; children, Desarae and Keiosha;
godchildren, Karl, Antwaun, Pamela, Vicky, Lamont, and Danyelle; sisters, Tina Rose, Sonya Copeland, and Donna Mills; grandchild, Mariah Johnson; brother, Nathan Corley; aunts,
uncles, godmother, Brenda Burns; cousins, nieces and nephews; Matlock and Tibbs
family; other relatives and friends.
Visitation Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6p.m.-7p.m. with funeral to
follow at J. W. Adkins Funeral Home, 2510 12th Ave. S, Pastor Jerrell Harris,
Eulogist. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean from March 31 to
April 1, 2012
James Edwin "Jim" Blankenship, Age 60, passed away suddenly at his home
in Nashville, TN, March 28, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty H.
Blankenship and father, Ira M. Blankenship, and uncle, James W. Hofstetter.
He is survived by his sister,
Mayme Lee (Joseph A.) Lawrence, and nieces and
nephews. He was baptized at Glen Leven Presbyterian Church. He was a devoted
son and brother. He was an avid drag car racer, accomplished bowler, and he
loved nature. He was a lifelong mechanic.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, April 2nd at 11
a.m., conducted from the chapel at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. The burial will
be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mark S.
Bryan, Ph.D. Active Pallbearers: Bill Hofstetter, Kennith Vaughn, John Jacobs,
Joe Lawrence, Kevin Lawrence, Mitch Lawrence, Matt Lawrence, Marshall Carter,
David Spalding. Honorary Pallbearers: Glen Leven Presbyterian Elders.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Davidson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Elu 45, 02Mar1965 - 25Mar2010, Nashville,
Davidson, TN, TN-410-13-6731
Blankinship, Frank
L. 67, 03Jun1943 - 06Aug2010, Nashville,
Davidson, TN, TN-411-66-6236
Blankenship, H.
Fred 96, 25Jul1913 - 07Jan2010, Nashville, Davidson, TN, TN-408-62-0588
DeKalb
+2011, Smithville, DeKalb Co., TN, Obituary
The Messenger, (Madisonville, KY) - March 8, 2011
Lois R. Watson, 86, of Smithville, Tenn., died Sunday, March 6,
2011, at DeKalb Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband,
James A. Watson; her parents, Herman
Alfred Blankenship and Mary Evaline Corley
Blankenship; and sisters, Vernie Blankenship Keith, Florence Blankenship Green and Elizabeth Blankenship Tittsworth.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Jill
Watson of Smithville; two daughters and sons-in- law, Patricia and Mike Gantt
of Madisonville and Jeanne and David Smith of Old Hickory, Tenn.; five
grandchildren, Kelly (Andrew) Evans of Alamo, Tenn., Kurt (Emily) Watson of
Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kyle (Jennifer) Watson of Columbia, Tenn., Craig (Abby)
Watson of New Haven, Conn., and John (Christina) Gantt of Indianapolis; eight
great-grandchildren, Robyn, Kate, Joy and Claire Evans, Lilly and Everett
Watson and Britton and Ruby Watson; and a great-grandchild on the way, Zoey
Gantt.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home
in Smithville with Brother Wayne Lankford, Brother Dan Gulley and Brother Tim
Woodward officiating. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Kurt Watson, Kyle Watson, Craig Watson, Kelly
Evans, Andrew Evans and John Gantt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickson
2010, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/359747/Proctor-Margie.php
Margie Mae Proctor, 50, Cumberland Furnace, TN, died Monday, March
15, 2010, at Baptist Hospital. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at
McReynolds-Nave-Larson Chapel. Burial will be in Rye's Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Proctor was born
October 13th, 1959, in Dover, TN daughter of Robert Harris and Ellie Schmittou
Seay. She was a Home Health Care Worker, and a Baptist. She was preceded in
death by her father.
Mrs. Proctor is survived by her husband, Bobby Lee Proctor; mother,
Ellie Schmittou Seay of Clarksville; sons, Ricky Daniel Harris of HI, Rodney
Alvin Land of Cumberland Furnace and Thomas Dewayne Land of Clarksville;
daughter, April Ann Arrant of Erin; brother, Robert Ray Harris of Clarksville; sister, Cindy Blankenship of Clarksville; grandchildren, Chaunnessey Arrant,
Elizabeth Arrant, Montgomery Arrant, Kasey James Harris, Jacob Daniel Harris
and Thomas David Land.
Pallbearers will be, Tim Arrant, Rodney Alvin Land, Thomas Dewayne
Land, Ricky Harris, Mike Blakenship and
Glenn Materi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Dickson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Robin
M. 68, 14Sep1942 - 27May2011, Burns,
Dickson, TN, MI-385-40-7556
Fayette
2010, Fayetteville, Fayette
Co., TN, Funeral
Published in The
Huntsville Times on March 29, 2010
Charles Eric Blankenship, 50, of Fayetteville, Tenn., April 8, 1959 - March 26, 2010, passed
away on Friday. Visitation will be today from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Ardmore
Chapel Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. at Ford's Chapel
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Fayette Co., TN, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - May 17, 2011
Florence A. Byrd, 95, was born December 20, 1915 to Maree O.
McCarty and Earl Reynolds.
She is survived by her two daughters,
Jacque L. Blankenship of Rossville, TN, who cared for her, and
Jone A. Byers of Paulden, AZ; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren,
and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services are private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles
2010, Ardmore, Giles Co.,
TN, Funeral
Published in The
Huntsville Times on May 28, 2010
Sherry Layne Blankenship, 62, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Wednesday May 26, 2010, at Maury
Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today followed by funeral
services at noon Saturday at Spry Funeral Home of Athens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Giles Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Sherry L. 62, 23Feb1948 - 26May2010, Ardmore, Giles, TN, AL-422-64-7617
Grainger
+2010, Washburn,
Grainger Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/167630/Blankenship-Cecil.php
Blankenship, Cecil Clifton, age 86 of Washburn, TN was born May 30, 1923 and passed away
April 27, 2010 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, with family at his side.
Preceded in death by: parents, John and Mary (Jennings) Blankenship; brothers
Ernest and Henry Blankenship; half brother, Austin Blankenship; half
sisters, Mary McGinnis and Sarah Small; nephews, Coy and Billy Ray
Blankenship.
Survivors: loving wife
of 58 years, Faye (Coffman)
Blankenship; special nephew, Bobby Joe Blankenship and wife Kathy; special nieces, Shirley McGinnis and husband Earl,
Audrey Vittetoe and husband Bo, Doris Walker and husband Don, Dolores Nicely
and husband Tandy; host of other nieces, nephews and friends.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 Thursday, April 29 with funeral
to follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Jerry Epperson officiating.
Interment Blankenship Family Cemetery 11:00 a.m.
Friday. Pallbearers: Doug McGinnis, Robert Blankenship,
Larry Blankenship, Steve Blankenship,
Sammy Vittetoe, Russell Vittetoe, Jesse Coffman, and Donnie Coffman. Music by
Jerry & Carolyn Epperson and family.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Grainger Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Cecil
C. 86, 30May1923 - 27Apr2010, Washburn,
Grainger, TN, TN-411-40-2286
Greene
+2011, Afton, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - August 22, 2011
Walter Blankenship,
79, Brittontown Road, Afton, died Sunday Aug. 21, 2011, at Life Care Center of
Greeneville. Mr. Blankenship was a former employee of the Greene County
Sheriff's Department and was a bailiff at the Greene County Courthouse. He was
of the Baptist faith. Mr.
Blankenship was a U.S. Army
veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Survivors include two stepdaughters and their husbands: Linda and
Lonnie Key of Greeneville and Sharon and Karl Abrams of Kansas; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters:
Annie Campbell of Johnson City and Mary Jo Pierce of Greeneville; a brother:
Franklin Blankenship of Greeneville; a sister-in-law: Edna
Payne of Georgia; four children from
a previous marriage: Terry Barnett, Susan
McGuire, Walter R. Blankenship Jr., and Vic Blankenship ; and several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
He was a son of the late A. T. and Bonnie L. Hensley Blankenship and was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Gammon
Blankenship ; and two
half-brothers and two half-sisters, all of Cherokee, N.C.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at
Kiser-Rose Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the
chapel. Elder Rick Tyron and the Rev. Wayne Waycaster will officiate. A
committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Cross Anchor Cemetery.
The Greene County Honor Guard and the Tennessee National Guard will conduct a
military graveside service. Pallbearers will be Franklin Campbell, Steve Cox, Tim Blankenship , Harold Smith, Gene Smith, and Chris Key.
Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of the Greene County Sheriff's
Department and his friends at the Greene County Courthouse.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Afton, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.grundyfuneralhome.com/Obituary%20Files/christopher_junior_stacy.html
Christopher Junior Stacy, 39 years of age of Afton, TN, passed away
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, [Sullivan Co.] TN, following a brief illness. Born in
Buchanan County, he was the son of Marilyn Blankenship Stacy, Grundy, VA, and the late Arthur Junior Stacy. He was a resident
of Buchanan County for many years and was a Mechanic for Hanes Family Tire
Center, Kingsport, TN.
Mr. Stacy is survived by his girlfriend, Crystal St. Clair,
4-Daughters: Christy St. Clair, Afton, TN, Emily St. Clair, Afton, TN, Kaitlyn
Stacy, Oakwood, VA, Christina Stacy, Oakwood, VA, 1-Son: Jonathan and wife
Candace St. Clair, Keen Mountain, VA, 4-Sisters: Lana Gail and husband Anthony
Stiltner, Vansant, VA, Debbie Kay Stacy and husband Bobby Blankenship,
Pikeville, KY, Linda Carol Stacy, Grundy, VA, Vicki Lynn Stacy and husband
Jason Norris, Vansant, VA, 2-Brothers: Bryan Keith Stacy, Greensboro, NC,
Arthur Anthony Stacy, Grundy, VA. Also, survived by 3-Grandchildren: Derrick
Kayden Junior St. Clair, Joyce St. Clair and Aubrey St. Clair; Special Aunt:
Kay Blankenship of Jamboree, KY, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 1-Sister: Jeannie Stacy and 2-Nieces:
Chyann Lamb and Miracle Stiltner.
Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at
2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. C. Honaker and Evg.
Mike Rife officiating with burial to follow. Active Pallbearers will be Denver
Stiltner, Cory Smith, Dustin Haynes, Kenny St. Clair, Jason Norris, Bryan
Stacy, Jr., Jake Stiltner and Robert Bright. Honorary Pallbearers will be Josh Church, Jordan Stiltner, Bobby Blankenship, Jake Anthony Stiltner, Eric Lester,
Carter St. Clair, Dalton Smith and Christopher St. Clair.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - June 17, 2011
Mary Ellen Blankenship, 88, of Radford Drive, Greeneville, died Wednesday June 15, 2011,
at her home with her family by her side. Mary Ellen was a sister, wife, mother,
grandmother, homemaker, and seamstress, who gave all she had to each role she
carried in this life.
She provided a warm and loving home for her family and ensured
there was never a shortage of love, smiles and hugs for all her
"babies." She loved God, her family and friends, spreading
immeasurable joy to all who had the pleasure of being near her. She spent most
of her life in the Camp Creek community and resided at Plaza Towers for the 10
years prior to her stroke in April 2010. While living at the Towers, she made
many very special friends. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist
Church and dearly loved her pastor and church family. Despite her illness, she
continued to be content with her new circumstances. She always wore a beautiful
smile and even though she couldn't speak, she became good at communicating with
those around her with amazing patience. Her children and grandchildren knew
they were a treasure to her and she would never get enough of just being with
them. Even in the darkest hours, the radiance of her smile warmed their hearts.
That light will shine continually through the generations, although not nearly
so brightly without her leading the way. Her passing has saddened us all, but
we will meet again in the great reunion with our Lord, family, and friends who
have gone before.
Survivors include four daughters
and three sons-in-law: Joan and Kyle Harris and Gayle and Fay Lynn Ricker, all of Greeneville, Karen Loeser of Sarasota, Fla., and Elizabeth and Bob
Johnson of Hendersonville, N.C.; nine grandchildren: Jeff Harris of Chuckey,
Melody Ricker, Cristal Harris, and Bethany Ricker, all of Greeneville, Jennifer
Blalock of South Carolina, Jesse Willis, Joseph Loeser, and Sarah Loeser, all
of Sarasota, and Bryson Ricker of Limestone; 11 great-grandchildren: Jeffrey
Harris, Jordan Harris, Allison Harris, Hannah Craig, Jackie Dean, Kayla Ricker,
Julius Gross, Emily Sheppard, Austin Sheppard, Mariah Scruggs, and Grant
Ricker; one great-great-granddaughter: Addison Norton; one brother and
sister-in-law: Harold and Wilma Ricker; one sister: Lois Jean Metcalf; a
brother-in-law: Claude Griffin; sisters-in-law: Wanda Mullins of Morristown,
Ruth Ricker and Lois Ricker of Greeneville, and Pat Ricker.
She was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Nellie Tarlton Ricker and
was preceded in death by her husband
of 60 years: Garfield
Blankenship; one son: Charles Blankenship; a granddaughter: Patti Craig; five brothers: Oliver Dean Ricker,
Wallace Ricker, Wilmer Ricker, Raymond Ricker, and Lyndon Ricker; and a
brother-in-law: Roy Metcalf.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Lynn Neas, the Rev. Fay Lynn
Ricker, the Rev. Lynn Mercer, and the Rev. Ray Shelton will officiate.
Interment will follow in Harris Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony
Ricker, Curtis Lamons, David Lamons, Bryson Ricker, Jeff Harris, Jordan Harris,
Marty Ricker, Julius Gross, and Larry Ricker.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
http://dillow-taylor.com/index.php?template=view_obituaries&recno=1925
Mrs. Margaret L. Blankenship, age 95, formally of 1203 Ben Gamble Rd, Jonesborough passed away
Friday, August 19, 2011 at Life Care Center of Greeneville, where she had made
her home for the past two years. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Daniel
S. & Mary E. South.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roscoe C. Blankenship, February 8, 1989, two daughters, Mary Ellen Presell, May 8, 1984 and Alice
Sherfey, December 17, 1998, a sister and brother in law, Clara & Carl Cade,
several brothers and sisters-in-law, parents-in-law, William Press and Ellen Tilson Blankenship, and a daughter-in-law, Myrtle Blankenship.
She also lost two children in early pregnancy. She was a housewife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her sons,
Paul Blankenship, Mt. Juliet, Daniel Blankensip, Johnson City, James Blankenship and wife, Nancy, Chuckey; daughters, Mable Blankenship, Johnson City and Bernice Ledford and husband, Russell, Telford; (Bernice & Russell were
her parents caregivers); grandchildren:
David Blankenship and wife Marlo, Maryland, Connie Sullivan
and husband Shawn, Colorado, Sandra Crews and husband Dale, Jonesboro, Shirley
Housewright, Fall Branch, Robert Ledford, Telford, John & Paul Sherfey,
Jonesboro and two other grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Shirley Bennett, Mt.
Juliet, TN and Gene France, Jonesboro; 12 great-grandchildren, several niece, nephews
and great nieces and nephew, brother
& sister-in-law Mr. &
Mrs. Stanley Blankenship, Doris Blankenship, Johnson City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - September 3, 2011
Allen "Beatle" Anderson, 77, a native of Greeneville,
passed away on Aug. 23, 2011 at a hospital in Washington State. He was a 1954 graduate of Greeneville High
School. He loved basketball and had a passion for seeing the world, which is
why he became a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife: Charlene, of the home; daughter and
son-in-law: Penny and Randy Bolinger of Limestone; special cousins: Shirley Hulse and Willis Teague of Greeneville, Joy and Basil
Blankenship of Camp Creek,
Lollie and Dave Ellis of Nashville, and Jerry Teague of Kingsport.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Madline
Anderson; and grandchildren: Paul and Deannie Bolinger.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - September 26, 2011
Willis B. Teague, 85, of Belmont Drive, Greeneville, died Saturday
Sept. 24, 2011, at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Teague retired from the
Tennessee Department of Transportation after 30 years of service. He was a
member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Mr. Teague was a member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Andrew Johnson Post No. 1990, Moose Lodge, and had been a Mason
for 40 years. He served two years with the Navy, including his time in World
War II in the Pacific Theater.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Trixie Shaw Teague; his
verbally adopted daughter and son: Meary and Jimmy Peters; brother and sister-in-law:
Jerry and Louise Teague; three sisters
and two brothers-in-law: Shirley Hulse, Joy and Basil Blankenship, and Laura and Dave Ellis of Nashville;
special friends: Rick Dyer and Janie and Randall Knipp; sister-in-law: Jill
Heck of Hickory, N.C., and Betty Shaw; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a son of the late Walter and Edith Teague and was preceded
in death by a son: Michael Teague; brother: Claude Teague; and his
mother-in-law and father-in-law: Bertha and Hobert Shaw.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. Tuesday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home, and again from 9:30-10 a.m.
Wednesday at.
The funeral service will follow visitation at 10 a.m. at
Reformation Lutheran Church with interment to follow in GreeneLawn Memory
Gardnes. Pastor Rick Ohsiek will officiate. The Greene County Honor Guard and
the U.S. Navy Military Honors Team will conduct a military graveside service.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Swan, Rick Dyer, Rick Garber, Al Waddell, Randy
Vanover, and John Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Teague, David
Teague, Kress Heck, Kim Heck.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - January 7, 2012
Michael J. Waddell, 69, of Buckingham Road, Greeneville, died
Friday at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.
He was a retired plant manager at Tateho America after 36 years of
service. Mr. Waddell was a member of Flag Branch Church of God. He was an avid
genealogist and enjoyed playing golf. He loved to help his many friends by
transporting them to golf tournaments, doctor's appointments and treatment
centers. He was known for singing "Happy Birthday" to all he knew as
well as singing in the choir at Flag Branch Church of God. He was a collector
of baseball cards as well as golf balls. He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather. Mr. Waddell enjoyed his church family and participated during
activities such as making apple butter.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years: Patsy M. Waddell; a son and
daughter-in-law: Mark and Angi Waddell of Greeneville; one daughter: Lisa
Waddell Sauceman of Greeneville; five grandchildren:
Mikayla Blankenship, who is
expecting his first great-grandchild, Ben Waddell, Nik Waddell, Rachel Cox and
Nathan Cox; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Lyndon and Patricia Waddell, and
Ronnie and Glenda Waddell; and a sister and brother-in-law: Pat and Larry
Carter, all of Greeneville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the son of the late Lester and Mary Belle Crum Waddell and
was preceded in death by A. W. Campbell, whom he thought of as his second
father, and a special friend, Pauline Gunkel.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral
home chapel. The Rev. Willis Bowers and the Rev. David Dugger will officiate. Interment
will be in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Carl Bird, Everette
Cobble, Larry Carter, Travis Waddell, Dick Semuth, the Rev. Gene Swatzell,
William Patterson, and Freddie Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr.
Joseph Scott, Dr. A.K. Sen, Dr. Dharmen Patel, the nurses and staff of 4 West
at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Tony O'Dell and Hugh Broyles.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greene Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Walter R. 79, 03Jul1932 - 21Aug2011, Afton, Greene, TN, TN-413-52-1100
Blankenship, Mary
E. 88, 17Mar1923 - 15Jun2011, Greeneville,
Greene, TN, TN-415-36-7703
Hamblen
Hamblen Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Marvin 85, 11May1926 - 13Jun2011, Talbott, Hamblen, TN, KY-407-22-5907
Hamilton
2010, Red Bank, Hamilton
Co., TN, Obituary
http://timesfreepress.com/obits/2010/dec/09/barbara-blankenship/
Barbara "Bobbie" Jean McClure Blankenship, 76, of Red Bank, passed away Wednesday,
Dec. 8, 2010 in a local health care facility. A lifelong resident of the
Chattanooga area, she was a member of the Oakwood Baptist Church and was the
daughter of the late James Albert and Willie McClure.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Herman McClure; and a
grandson, Ray Blankenship.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J.C. Blankenship; son, Jackie Blankenship,
and his wife Debi; daughter, Rita Long, and her husband Gnol; granddaughter,
Bridget Michelle Haddock; and four great-grandsons, Shawn, Randy, Skylar and
Riley; brothers, J.A. McClure and Lee McClure.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Bill Harvey officiating. Interment will be in Lakewood
Memory Gardens, East.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Soddy Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/96368/Fortenberry-Ronald.php
Ronald Wayne Fortenberry, 63, of Soddy Daisy, born December 17th,
1946, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his home. Mr. Fortenberry was a
graduate of Mississippi State University. He retired from TVA as Nuclear
Engineer after 34 years of service. He was a faithful member of Dallas Bay
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Sammie Fortenberry of Soddy Daisy; his
son Chuck Fortenberry of Soddy Daisy; brothers Dale (Judy) Fortenberry of Pearl
MS, and Pat (Ruth) Fortenberry of Newnan, GA; grandson John Michael Blankenship
of Virginia; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and one
great-great nephew.
A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Fortenberry will be held at
7:00 PM on Friday evening, October 8, 2010 at Dallas Bay Baptist Church with
Dr. Ken Duggan officiating and Dr. David McNabb, Reverend Ron Namanny, Mike
Martin, Hoyt Samples and Chuck Fortenberry as speakers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Soddy Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_199585.asp
Annie "Dot” Lunsford Blankenship, 94, of Soddy Daisy and formerly of Huntsville and Grant,
Alabama, died on Friday, April 22, 2011, in an area health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Sr.
Dot is survived by her sons, Stuart Jr. of
Clearwater, Fla., Donald of Soddy Daisy and Larry of Grant, Ala.; sister, Stella Jones of Ellenwood, Ga.; six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, in the
Legacy Funeral Home chapel with Dr. David McNabb officiating. Burial will be at
2 p.m. CDT on Monday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/332642/Blankenship-Annie.php
Annie Dot Lunceford
Blankenship, 94, of
Soddy-Daisy and formerly of Huntsville and Grant, AL passed away on Friday,
April 22, 2011 in an area healthcare facility. She was born Monday, August
14th, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart, Sr.
Dot is survived by her sons, Stuart, Jr. of
Clearwater, FL, Donald of Soddy-Daisy and Larry of Grant, AL; sister, Stella Jones of Ellenwood, GA; six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. E.D.T. on Monday in the
Legacy Funeral Home chapel with Dr. David McNabb officiating. Burial will be at
2:00P.M. C.D.T. on Monday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, AL.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Blankenship, Stuart M., 76, 10 Nov 1916 -
05 Apr 1993, Grant, Marshall, AL, GA-256-12-4116
Hamilton
Hamilton Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Annie
L. 94, 14Aug1916 - 22Apr2011, Soddy
Daisy, Hamilton, TN, GA-257-05-5857
Blankenship,
Barbara J. 76, 14Mar1934 - 08Dec2010, Chattanooga, Hamilton, TN, TN-410-48-8902
Haywood
2010, Brownsville,
Haywood Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/161661/Morris-Kathryn.php
Mrs. Kathryn Diane Morris, age 73, born March 8th, 1937, passed
away at the Haywood Park Community Hospital, May 5, 2010, in Brownsville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:30 P.M. ,Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Lea
& Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Davis and Rev. Phil Lovelace
officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert & Estel Edgin
Blankenship and her husband,
Frank Morris.
She is survived by her son: Phil Morris (Deborah), Ripley, TN and a
daughter, Tammy Emerson, (Terry) Brownsville, TN; three grandchildren: Justin
Emerson, Haley Emerson and Lyle Morris, and two great-grandchildren: Kelsee
Etghayi and Berkleigh Emerson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henderson
+2012, Darden, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Jackson Sun on January 30,
2012
Services for Mrs.
Ada L. Blankenship, age 98, of
Darden, will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Parsons Mortuary Chapel
with Dr. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Ararat
Cemetery.
Mrs. Blankenship died on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Henderson
County Community Hospital.
She is survived by one daughter,
Jo Ann (Sam) Faught of Lexington; granddaughter,
Sammie Jo Faught; nephew, Clark Blankenship; niece, Pat (Michael) Renfroe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nema Evans Arnold and J. W.
Arnold; husband, Joe M. Blankenship; niece, Peggy Teague.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Joe, 70, 03Mar1909 -
??Nov1979, Darden, Henderson, TN, TN-408-58-3896
+2011, Lexington, Henderson Co., TN, Obituary
Lexington Progress 16 Feb 2011 [Wednesday]
Funeral services for Ms. Frances Blankenshp, age 85, were Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 in the chapel of Pafford
Funeral Home with Dr. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Lexington
Cemetery.
Ms. Blankenship passed away Thursday in McKenzie. She was born Nov.
6, 1925 in Henderson Co. to the late Bob and Beulah Reed Blankenship. She was a retired office manager for Lexington Gas System and a
member of First Baptist Church in Lexington.
She was preceded by three brothers,
James, Curry and Woodrow Blankenship.
Survivors include three nephews
and one niece, Dwight
Blankenship of Collierville; Douglas and Robert Blankenship of
Denver CO and Diana Long of Lexington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henderson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Mary
F. 85, 06Nov1925 - 10Feb2011, Lexington,
Henderson, TN, TN-412-36-8727
Henry
2010, Paris, Henry Co.,
TN, Obituary
Published in The
Commercial Appeal on March 7, 2010,
James Paul Blankenship, 67, died February 16, 2010 in Paris, TN Health Center of Cancer.
A mechanical engineer with Monsanto Chemical Co. for 25 years. He retired in
Paris, TN.
He leaves his wife, Mary Garrett Blankenship and a son, Jimmy
Lynn Blankenship of Everett,
WA; a daughter, Carol Denise Hampson of Los Angels, CA; four
grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Warden of Biloxi, MS; his mother, Mabel
Strauss Fields of Memphis, TN.
A memorial service will be held at Cherokee Baptist Church, March
12 at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Henry Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, James
P. 67, 27Jun1942 - 16Feb2010, Paris,
Henry, TN, TN-411-62-8136
Jefferson
+2011, Talbott, Jefferson Co., TN, Obituary
Williamson Daily News (WV.
Online.) Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Marvin Blankenship, 85, of Talbott, Tenn.,
died Monday, June 13, 2011, at Ft. Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, McClellan and Minnie
Lockhart;
four sisters; three brothers; and two sons,
Hank and Larry
Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Chapman Blankenship; children Jean (Craig) Beattie, David (Linda) Blankenship, Terry (Brenda) Blankenship, Sherry (James) Taylor, Beverly (Buddy) Sartin and Jennifer (Dave) Snider; grandchildren Kevin Blankenship, Jan (Josh) Johnson,
Raeanna (Steve) Edwards, Michelle (Gregg) Jones, David Austin Snider, Derrick
Snider, and Brooke and Rusty Sartin; and great-grandchildren
Davy Blankenship and J. D. Johnson.
Marvin was a World War II
veteran of the Navy, a lifelong member of the Church of God and co-founder of
the Bean Station Church of God. He supported his family by working as a coal
miner and retired in 1976. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and teaching his
children and grandchildren how to water-ski. He loved life, but his greatest
love and devotion was for the church and service to his Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. He will be missed by all of us and all who knew him.
Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Bean Station Church of God, with the Revs.
Harold Lane and T. H. Ferrell officiating with interment to follow in Jefferson
Memorial Gardens.
From
Terria Brewer wvbrewer(at)yahoo.com
Knox
2011, Corryton, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - March 29, 2011
Blankenship, Alvin K. age 77 of Corryton, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2011. He
was a member of Glen Oak Baptist Church. He proudly served in the Korean War
with the United States Marines.
Preceded in death by his mother, Evilena;
father, John Riley; brother, John Blankenship; sisters, Francis Blankenship and Kathleen Hoyt.
Survived by wife, Charlotte; daughter, Kim Jacobson (Chris); stepchildren, Bill Ballew (Kristi), Debbie
Dunsmore (Jerry), Mary Sanders (John); sister, Jean Ray of
Niota; grandchildren, Ty Compton, Lauren and Danielle
Jacobson, and Hannah Ballew; brother-in-law, Kenneth Hayes
(Carol).
Funeral Service 8 PM Wednesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel
with Rev. Charlie Reynolds, Rev. David Cloud, and Rev. Dean Braden officiating.
Family and friends will meet 10:15 AM Thursday at funeral home and proceed to
Emory Pike American Christian Church Cemetery for interment service at 11:00
AM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Farragut, Knox Co.,
TN, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/09/11/john-blankenship/145229314
Blankenship, John -
born June 12, 1923 in Elk Valley, Tennessee, died September 10, 2010 in
Farragut, TN.
He was a member of the United States Air Force during World War II
and a graduate of the University Of Tennessee. On October 26th, 1945, he
married Joan Gavin in Tampa, Florida. He worked as an engineer for Union
Carbide for 34 years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his father H. D. Blankenship and mother Lillie Baird Blankenship of Jellico and Knoxville, TN; and his brother Dr. H.D. Blankenship of Savanah, TN.
He is survived by his wife Joan Blankenship of
Farragut; his daughters, Carol
Blankenship of Gilbertsville,
NY, Sandra Jisr of Beirut, Lebanon and Jan Pipkin of Chattanooga, TN. His grandchildren are Mona Arabi of
Dubai, Carol Adwan of Amman, Jordan, Rana Saleh of Kuwait, Matthew Pipkin of
Johnson City, TN, Kelly Pipkin of Johnson City, TN, Suzanne Pipkin of San
Diego, California, Gavin Ralbag of New York City and Katrina Ralbag of New York
City. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Highland West Memorial Gardens
on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Fountain City, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.funeralquestions.com/obits/bridges3/memorial.asp?listing_id=184025
Leon C. Blankenship,
Born: February 22, 1942, Died: April 27, 2012
Services: A private graveside service will be held at East
Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier with East Tennessee Veterans Honor
Guard presenting Military Honors.
Leon C. Blankenship,
age 70 of Fountain City passed away Friday, April 27, 2012. He was a member of
the US Army serving In Korea. He was known as the “Bicycle Man”.
He is survived by his beloved Norma Harmon; father of 9 and best
friend to Robert Vann and Bobbie Blankenship; 14
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sister,
Sylvia Jean Messer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 20, 2011
Hammer, Clara 65 years young of Knoxville, passed away Sunday,
April 17, 2011. A graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing and retired as a
school nurse for Knox County School System. She was a dedicated and loving
mother and sister.
Preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Ruby Byrge; sister,
Susie Norman; brothers, Glenn, Charles and Ernest Byrge.
Survived by son, Andrew Hammer; sisters, Maria Blankenship and husband Wilson,
Sherry Tipton and husband Ben both of Knoxville; brothers, Thomas Byrge of Lake
City, Jay Byrge and wife Sharon of Knoxville; brother-in-law, Jerry Norman of
Powell; sisters-in-law, Alice Byrge of Nashville and Judy Byrge of Chattanooga;
special former mother-in-law, Elsie Hammer and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2011 at 2 pm in the
Fountain City Chapel of Mynatt Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Nicely
officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - May 29, 2011
Blankenship, Charlene age 81 of Knoxville passed away on Mon. May 23 at her home in
Knoxville. She was born September 26, 1926 in Campbell County.
She is preceded in death by: parents: James and Della Stewart
Easter; husband: Henry Bee Blankenship; daughter:
Wilma Bryant Murray.
She is survived by: step son:
James Blankenship and wife Ruby of Pioneer; granddaughter:
Ruby Charlene Osborne of Knoxville; grandson: Billy Osborne of Knoxville. And a
host of friends and family to mourn her passing.
Visitation was 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday May 26 with the funeral
starting at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Harp Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Alford
officiating. Burial 1 p.m. Fri. May 27 in the Valley View Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on June
27, 2011
Blankenship, Robert (Bob) Boyd - age 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June
26, 2011. Bob was an active member of Gospel Baptist
Church. He was a Sergeant in U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII and Korean War and
lifetime member of D.A.V. Chapter 24.
Bob was preceded in
death by parents; Earl R. and Mary (Watts) Blankenship. Stepson; James Nichols.
He is survived by wife
of 37 years, Melba Blankenship, five children, fourteen grandchildren,
sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, several nieces,
nephews, brother; Earl (Butch) and wife Ursella Blankenship, sister-in-law; Jerald Blankenship and friends of Gospel Baptist Church.
Family will receive friends Monday, June 27, 2011 from 6-8 PM at
Berry Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 8:00PM with Rev. I. A.
Sparks officiating. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 for an 11:30 interment with Military Honors.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 25, 2011
Patterson, Jewell (Judy) Mayes she will always be remembered as
"Noni" age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at
Select Specialty Hospital, St. Mary's. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by parents, Dot and Ervin Mayes.
Survivors: husband, Joe Patterson of Knoxville; daughters and
sons-in-law, Janice and Gary Sharp of Knoxville, Kay and Rick Phipps of
Granville, TN; grandchildren, Dana
Fritts (Grayson), Jeremy Sharp (Heather), Kerri Buckner (Ben), Jennifer Blankenship (Kenny); great-grandchildren, Trystan, Samuel
and Levi Fritts, Coleman Sharp, Brendan Buckner, Kaylynn, Jada, Sydney, and Micah Blankenship.
Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Monday at Stevens Chapel with Rev. Robert
L. Holt officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at
Woodlawn Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment.
Pallbearers: Jeremy Sharp, Grayson Fritts, Ben Buckner, Kenny Blankenship, Gary Sharp, and Rick Phipps.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - July 27, 2011
Lane, Rachel Christine Lundgren age 104, formerly of Maryville, TN
and Chattanooga, TN, passed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2011
at Manorhouse Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN. She'll always be known to all
her "children" as the best Granny ever. "Granny" was born
on May 30, 1907 in Westville, PA. She married her soul mate, Emert, and
together they had three children.
She served as President of Maryville HSPTA and Blount County WCTU.
She also served as President of The Maryville Garden Club and organized The
Smokey Mountain Club in her own living room. She taught Sunday School and
served as Circle Chairman at many churches through the years. Because she
always had a way with words, it seems fitting to quote her own words when
describing the story of her century of life: "I had the honor of being
accepted at 'Henry Ford School of Nursing'. The reason I became a nurse is
because of my grand-dad's illness and our family doctor calling me his 'special
nurse' during the Flu Epidemic of 1914. I loved every day of nursing- my
training helped in caring for my best patients: my own children. I stayed
active in volunteer work, but put our home interests first. The home was and is
God's first institution. We used the Lord's Prayer each day and the 23rd Psalm
went with us as we traveled. Our special days were shared with our children.
Precious memories- how they fill my heart with joy." As good as she was
with words, she never used them to brag about herself, so I guess I'll just
have to do it for her: she rode a jet-ski on her 101s t birthday, proudly wore
high heels 'til she was 98, and her weekly dance partner in the early 1900's
was none other than Henry Ford. But what we'll remember most about her are her
words of wisdom: "make your own happiness", "be kind to
others", and "keep busy".
Christine was preceded in death by her husband, J. Emert Lane; and
her daughter, Marie Lane Earl. She is survived by her brother, Carl Lundgren
and his wife, Alice, of Michigan; son, John Emert Lane and his wife, Barbara,
of Chattanooga, TN; daughter, Alice Lane Blankenship of Destin, FL; 7 grandchildren; 8
great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many beloved nieces and nephews;
and the loving Manorhouse staff members, who she would certainly include in
this list of her "children".
Family and friends will meet at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Grandview
Mausoleum for an entombment service with Rev. Cheryl Caruso officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - August 3, 2011
Watson, Martha age 62, of Knoxville, passed away Monday AM, August
1, 2011, as the result of injuries from a fall four days earlier. She was of
the Baptist faith and was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to many. She was a great
homemaker and her cooking would put Paula Dean to shame.
She is preceded in death by her father, Olin Reeves; son, Damon;
brother, Oliver (Tiny) Reeves and sister, Myra Jean.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Reeves; husband, Charlie; sons,
Danny and Darren; daughter, Natalie Hermosillo; brother, Bobby Reeves; sisters, Jane Spano, Meriam Miller and Cindy Blankenship; six grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren
and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Visitation will be held at Highland West Funeral Home on Thursday
night from 5:00 to 7:00pm with a chapel service at 7:00pm. The graveside
service will be held on Friday at 10:00am in the Highland West Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Knoxville,
Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 21, 2011
Blankenship, Wilson
of Knoxville, passed away, September 19, 2011 at UT Hospital.
He is retired from the U.S. Army where he was Senior Analyst
Intelligence, ASA/NASA/Special Forces. He served during Viet Nam where he was
awarded numerous medals including, The Soldiers Medal and two Bronze Stars. He
was an avid outdoorsman who loved nature. He enjoyed camping, hiking and
fishing. He was a loving husband, father and brother.
Preceded in death by parents,
Alonzo and Jessie Blankenship,
sisters, Charlotte Phillips, Leona Sibley, brothers, Dempsey, Lloyd and Don Blankenship.
Survived by loving wife,
Maria Mary Byrge Blankenship; son
and daughter-in-law, Brett and Patty Blankenship,
Beaumont, TX, sister, Murline Smith, Russell Springs, KY; brothers,
Kelsey Blankenship and wife Joyce, Lafollette, Cannie Blankenship , Pioneer; sisters-in-law, Sue
Blankenship , Cincinnati, OH,
Alice Byrge, Nashville, Sherry Tipton and husband Ben, Knoxville;
brothers-in-law, Thomas Byrge, Lake City, Jay Byrge and wife Sharon, Knoxville
and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held with Rev. Richard Nicely officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, South Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - August 13, 2011 [Saturday]
Lennon, Barbara Jane Blankenship (Baba) age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday morning at
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a longtime member of Graystone
Presbyterian Church where her great-grandmother was an 1890 charter member. She
was a loving wife, devoted, caring mother, proud grandmother and a loyal
friend.
She was preceded in death by husband, Edward Herbert Lennon III; parents, Edgar Columbus Blankenship and Laura Anderson
Blankenship.
She is survived by son, Kendal Reid Lennon and wife, Jean;
daughter, Suellen (Susie) Lennon Bateman and husband, Glenn; daughter-in-law,
Laurie Frey and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Zachary, John and Kelly Lennon,
Andrew and Bradley Bateman and Vanessa Tipton; sister, Annie Lou Reagan; nephew and niece and loyal friend
of 81 years, Ann E. Watson. The greatest joy in her life was her grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn
Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Ann Owens Brunger and Rev. Dana Fachman.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Knox Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Alvin
K. 77, 21Oct1933 - 27Mar2011, Corryton,
Knox, TN, TN-408-50-4022
Blankenship,
Charlene 81, 26Sep1929 - 23May2011, Knoxville, Knox, TN, TN-411-50-2651
Lawrence
2010, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ashland, KY) - January 6, 2011
Clyde "Paul" Scott, 66, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., went home
to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in Vanderbilt Hospital in
Nashville,Tenn.
He was a native of Greenup County. He was employed with Century
Finance Co. as manager and was a member of the Church of Christ in
Lawrenceburg. He will be remembered for many things. He possessed a rich
character and a loving human nature. Like a bright and colorful holiday light,
anyone who ever met Paul knew within moments what a passion and zest for life
he had.
Paul is survived by his wife, Brenda Scott Moore of Lawrenceburg; a
son, Jason Reid Scott of Lawrenceburg; a daughter, Tammy Sue Scott Helton of
Noblesville, Ind.; five grandchildren, Tyler Osborne, Hailey and Melina Helton,
Jacie Scott and Kale Scott; two brothers, Reid Jr. (Emilie) Scott and Larry
(Alice) Scott, both of Greenup; four sisters, Janet (Art) Roffe of Columbus,
Ohio, Rita Kay (Johnny) Blankenship of Chicago, Ill., Wanda Mills of Hilliard, Ohio, and Betty
(Lloyd) Craig of Greenwood, Ind.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Reid and Ruby Willis Scott; a brother, William "Bill"
Scott; and four sisters, Evelyn Adkins, Clara Mae Callihan, Mary Lou Bellew and
Donna Scott.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Sparks
Funeral Home in Grayson by the Rev. Michael Adkins. Burial will be in Scott
Family Cemetery in Oldtown.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lincoln
2010, Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/23/jeffie-harrison-welch/144233036
Jeffie Harrison Age 91 of Fayetteville, TN, born October 3, 1918;
passed away July 21, 2010 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Lincoln
County, she was preceded in death by parents, Thomas Garland and Ola Mai West
Harrison; four brothers, Everette, Elbridge, Wyatt and Billy Harrison; three
sisters, Julia Simms and Hilda Gray, all of Fayetteville and Elizabeth Blankenship of Nashville.
She married Roy Herman Welch on October 20, 1956 and moved to the
Welch family farm near Petersburg, TN on March 7, 1957 into the home built for
them after their marriage. They made their living primarily from the farm where
Herman was a partner with his father, Jim Welch, his brother, Lacy Welch and
his brother-in-law, Howard Thompson. Herman died December 5, 1982. Jeffie sold
her remaining interest in the farm in December of 1985 and moved back to
Fayetteville in the home she resided in until her death. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville where she sang alto in the choir for
many years. She was also an active member of the church's "YY" group.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra Welch Terrell and her husband
Charles Terrell, Jr. of Madison, AL; son, Rex Welch and his wife Lynne Bogardus
Welch of Franklin, TN; four grandsons, Elliott Harrison Terrell and Eric Garvie
Terrell, both students at Auburn University, Robert Harrison Welch and James Tanner
Welch of Franklin; 11 nieces, 8 nephews, numerous other relatives and friends.
She was the last survivor of her generation of both the West and Harrison
families.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 3
p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 210 N. Elk Ave., Fayetteville, TN with Rev.
Van Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery in
Petersburg, TN. Those serving as Pallbearers will be Danny, J.E., Joe, Stanley
and Tommy Harrison, Elliott and Eric Terrell, Gary Tipps, Carl, Harrison, Kevin
and Tanner Welch.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Loudon
+2011, Greenback, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Blankenship, James Rankin - age 89 of Greenback passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He
was a member of Axley's Chapel United Methodist Church. Rankin was a veteran of
W. W. II serving in the U. S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary
Elizabeth Blankenship; parents, William Virgil Blankenship and Mary Adella
Bryant Blankenship; brothers, Ben and Erskine
Blankenship.
Survived by his son and
daughter-in-law, Jim and
Virginia Blankenship of
Greenback; daughter, Kathy Greene of Loudon; brother
and sister-in-law, Bill and
Virginia Jo Blankenship of Maryville;
grandchildren, Ashley Hundley and husband, Tim of Friendsville, Brian Bevins
and wife, Sarah of Loudon, Christy Clauss and husband, Ernest of Greenback;
several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at
Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m.
with Rev. Rich Karns officiating. Burial will follow in the Loudon Co. Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Lenoir City, Loudon
Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville
News Sentinel ,
January 26, 2010,
Blankenship, Lillian Cornwell - born April 28, 1915 passed away January 24, 2010. She was
preceded in death by her mother and father, Will and Maude Witt Cornwell;
brothers, Gwen and Clarence; sisters, Vannoy Bates and Bertha Wilson. Blankenship, Eugene - born February 9, 1919 passed away
November 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Irene and
Gilbert Blankenship;
brothers, Charles, Ervin, Neville and Jewell.
Survived by son, Wayne
Blankenship and wife,
Josephine; daughter, Wanda Dinwiddie; granddaughter, Heather Blankenship; grandson, Andrew Blankenship; sister, Maude B. Alexander; several beloved nieces and nephews.
Lil retired from
Eaton Corporation. She loved needlework of all kinds, many children have warm
heads thanks to her knitted caps. She loved the Lady Vols. Gene was a retired Barber and also worked for the Lenoir City Police
Department. He was a veteran of WW II having served with the Marine Corps and
was in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Lil and Gene were for many
years campground hosts at Indian Boundary in the Cherokee National Forest. They
were involved with a C B Club and were square dancers. They covered many miles
on their motorcycles, and were avid fishermen. They were both members of First
Baptist Church in Lenoir City.
Family and friends will
gather at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services with
Dr. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge
of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - September 5, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Blankenship Robertson, age 94 of Lenoir City, TN, born in Roanoke, VA to the late
Lonnie and Allie Blankenship,
passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Baptist Health Care
Center in Lenoir City, TN.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James
(Jimmy) Robertson; brothers, Linwood and Clarence
Blankenship, and sister O'Dell
Hewlett.
She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Bill) New of Lenoir
City, TN, Michael (Edith) Robertson of Oakland, CA, and Susan (Ralph) Below of
Dallas, GA; grandchildren: Jeffrey New, Eric New, Amy Rice, Brian New, Mary,
Allie and Erin Below, and Vincent Belcher; and 9 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in Roanoke, VA at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Jones, Agnes Marie Blankenship - 83 of Loudon, went to be with our lord, Wednesday September 7,
2011 at Loudon Health Care. Agnes was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church
since 1942.
Preceded in death by parents,
Cabe & Thelma Smith Blankenship; step mother, Gretta Davis Blankenship; brothers,
William & Kenny Blankenship;
sisters in law, Edith Worley, Margaret Starritt, Ernestine Jones; brothers in
law, Gene & Lloyd Jones, Ed Worley.
Survivors: husband of 66 years, Fred Jones, Jr.; sons & daughters
in law, Larry & Joyce Jones, Talbott, TN, Rick & Rhonda Jones, Orlando,
Florida; daughter & son in law, Janice & Russell Woody, Loudon;
grandsons & wives, Coley & Sarah Woody, Loudon, Rusty & Kim Woody,
Knoxville, Ryan & Ashley Jones, Eustis, Florida, Paul & Alysha Wise,
Knoxville; granddaughters, Kathryn Marie Woody, Loudon; great grandsons, David,
Blake, Ty & Riley Woody & Taylor Jones; sisters in law, Dorothy Jones, Polly & Bobbie Blankenship, Loudon; nieces, nephews and special friends of Loudon Health
Care.
Family will receive friends Saturday 12 noon-2 p.m. at New
Macedonia Baptist Church prior to services at 2 p.m. Rev. Jimmy Ridge &
Rev. Bill White officiating. Interment New Macedonia Cemetery.
Arrangements by Loudon Funeral Home www.loudonfuneralhome.net
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - March 3, 2012
Pauline "Polly" Oody Blankenship, 88, of Loudon passed away Friday, March
3, 2012 at Baptist Health Care.
Polly was a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church and preceded in
death by husband, William Blankenship; parents, Fred and Maggie Jones Oody.
Survivors, children and
spouses, David and Sandy
Blankenship , Athens, Patricia and Ed Goins, Loudon, Donna and Eddie
Morgan, Lenoir City, Gary and
Angie Blankenship , Loudon, Terry and Tonya Blankenship , Alabama; 12 grandchildren; 8 great
grandchildren; sister, Lou Essie Thomas; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and
Betty Oody, Loudon; nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, New Macdonia Baptist
Church with funeral services at 7 p.m. Rev. Bill White and Rev Terry Blankenship officiating. Interment 10:30 a.m. Monday,
New Macedonia Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, William F., 81,
30Oct1926 - 21Apr2008, Loudon, Loudon, TN, TN-408-38-3813
Loudon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Lillian C. 94, 28Apr1915 - 24Jan2010, Lenoir City, Loudon, TN, TN-414-28-1114
Macon
2011, Haysville, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=87994
Ms. Jewell
Christine Sadler- age 86 of
the Haysville Community in Macon County, Tennessee passed away on May 19, 2011
at Macon County General Hospital.
Funeral Services for Jewell Christine Sadler were conducted
Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother James Blankenship and Elder Jimmy Claiborne
officiating. Shawn Sadler, Scottie
Sadler, Mike Kingery, James Kingery, Keith West, and David Blankenship served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Haysville Cemetery.
Jewell was born on August 25, 1924 in Allen County, Kentucky to the
late Dewey Galen and Hattie
Bell Swindle Blankenship. She was one of five children born to this
union.
On December 27, 1941, she was married to Elmer Ernest Sadler,
sharing almost sixty-five years together.
They had one son and one daughter.
Elmer preceded her in death on July 25, 2006. Besides her husband and
parents; one brother, Travis Blankenship, two sisters,
Priscilla Rulene Blankenship and Velma Lois Blankenship, also preceded her in death.
Jewell was a homemaker and loved being at home raising her
children. Most of the time, she was out
on the farm working side by side with her husband. They raised tobacco and
worked in cattle. Jewell liked to sew,
quilt, and work in her garden. Sitting back with a good book reading, was one
of her latest hobbies. Having her family around and playing with her
grandbabies made her day complete. She was a member of Haysville Methodist
Church. Jewell will be greatly missed by
her family and friends.
She is survived by; Son, Phillip and wife Kaye Sadler of Lafayette,
TN, Daughter, Ina Kingery of Lafayette, TN, Brother, Truman and
wife Wilma Blankenship,
Grandchildren, Scottie Sadler, Shawn Sadler, Michael Kingery, James Kingery,
Regina West, Great-grandchildren, Traci Kingery, Micah Kingery, Marisa Kingery,
Clay West, and Easton Scott Sadler, also survive.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - November 24, 2011
Henderson Clarence Mahaney, Jr., better known as H.C. age 88 of
Lafayette passed away on Friday morning, November 11, 2011 at Sumner Regional
Medical Center. Funeral services for H. C. Mahaney were conducted Monday at 1
p.m. from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Walter Andrews
and Elder Dean Sircy officiating. Interment followed in the Galen Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were H. C.'s grandchildren;
Jason Cothron, Daniel Griggs, Jon
Blankenship , Adam Cothron,
Kevin Ragland, Kyle Mahaney and Brandon Mahaney. Honorary pallbearers were
granddaughters; Rachel Sircy, Erin Brown, and Ellie Brown.
H.C. was born on May 22, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late
Henderson Clarence Mahaney, Sr. and Edna Rosella Heiser Mahaney. He was one of
four siblings born to this union. The family moved to Akersville, Kentucky when
he was about two years old, where he grew up on farm land.
He was called March 16th, 1943 to serve his country. After Basic
training he departed the U.S.A. October 30th, 1944, Destination to arrive in
England, November 10, 1944. He traveled in convoy thru France, Holland, and
Belgium just in time for the Battle of the Bulge as the war was winding down.
He was in Germany when the war ended. PFC Henderson Clarence "HC" Mahaney,
JR. was a member of Company C 381st. Combat Engineers which was awarded battle
participating listing during Hitler's Reich. Company C was with the ninth US
Army after arriving on the continent. They were later stationed with the 15th
Army, repairing roads and bridges on the US Military Supply Routes in Germany.
PFC Mahaney was entitled to wear the Germany Campaign Star on his E70 Ribbon.
After completing his tour of duty he returned home March 23, 1946. He was
awarded the American Theater Ribbon, E.M.A. Theatre Ribbon, Battle Star, Good
Conduct Metal, Victory Metal and WWII Metal.
After he returned home, he went to Enon Missionary Baptist Church,
got saved September 1947, and then joined the church. H.C. enjoyed church life,
shouting and praising the Lord many times. He was a left handed pitcher and
played for the Pumpkintown Softball Team, in the early 50's. Later he also
played for the Rocky Hill Softball Team. H.C. married Nina Brandon moved to
Birmingham, Alabama and worked for five years at Hay's Aircraft. He then
returned to Tennessee becoming a construction worker and painter. He loved his
many friends and loved to tease and cut up. H.C. loved his children; watching
the five of them growing up and playing ball. He enjoyed going to their school
basketball games and later in life watching his ten grandchildren play softball
and baseball. His face literally glowed with pride when his granddaughter,
Rachel, borrowed his old baseball shirt to wear under her own shirt to play
ball. He would watch his three granddaughter's softball games in Allen County
then get back to Lafayette and watch his grandsons play baseball the same
night, he loved it. H. C. loved his mountain trip every year. He loved his
family very much. H. C. moved his membership from Enon to Antioch Church in
1998. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and all who knew and loved him.
H. C. is survived by; Wife, Nina Mahaney, Daughters, Sheila and
husband Jerry Brown of Mt. Union, KY, Jean Griggs, Judy and husband Steve
Cothron, and Wendy and husband Randy Ragland all of Lafayette, Son, Teddy and
wife Chris Mahaney of Lafayette, Brother, Frank and wife, Mary Mahaney of
Fountain Run, KY, Sisters, Mildred Adwell, and Bessie Ann Poynter both of Indiana,
10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren also survive.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - December 1, 2011
Mr. Lynn Wayne Doss, better known as Wayne, age 78 of Lafayette,
passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Macon County General Hospital
in Lafayette.
Funeral Services for Mr. Lynn Wayne Doss were conducted on Monday,
November 21, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Mike
Rogers officiating. Interment followed in the Underwood Cemetery.
Wayne was born on July 26, 1933 in Monroe County, Kentucky to the
late Sedford Earl Doss and Betris Ann Adams Doss. He was one of four siblings
born to this union. On November 18, 2011 at the age of 78, Wayne departed this
world.
Besides his parents; Daughter, Judy Lane Johnson, sisters, Eudine
Law, and Debra Celsor, also preceded him in death.
Wayne married his sweetheart, the former Rebecca Ann Presley on
April 14, 1951, sharing sixty years together. They raised one son and two
daughters that they loved deeply. He worked at a Garment Factory for most of
his life as a mechanic. Later, Wayne went to work for Flex Technologies for a
few years, before retiring. Wayne enjoyed being outdoors and tinkering around
in his machine shop, when he wasn't at work. He liked working in the dirt and
raising big gardens. Wayne was a simple man who lived his life for his family.
His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant everything to
him. Wayne was a cut-up and loved spending the day playing with the
grandchildren. Wayne was a member of White Oak Church of Christ. He will be
greatly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him.
Wayne is survived by; Wife, Rebecca Ann Doss, Son, Jimmy (Teresa)
Doss, Daughter, Regina (Mike) Huse, Brother, Darrel (Vonda) Doss all of
Lafayette, TN, Grandchildren, Angie
(Don) Hassencahl, Nicole
(Kevin) Blankenship , Michael Huse, and Ryan (Brittany) Huse, Great-Grandchildren, Cassandra
Wilkerson, Mikayla Wilkerson, Serenity
Blankenship, and Nathan
Carling.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - January 12, 2012
Roger Darrell Blankenship - age 67 of Lafayette, TN passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at
Westmoreland Care and Rehab.
Funeral services for Roger Darrell Blankenship were conducted Monday at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of the Alexander
Funeral Home with Brother Marty Meador officiating. Interment followed in the
Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Roger was born on October 24, 1944 in Macon County, Tennessee on
his grandfather's farm to the late Herman and Leona Driver Blankenship. Besides his parents; a brother, James Blankenship also preceded him in death.
He never married and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Roger was drafted into the United States Army on August 28, 1967, which
he served a two year tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Specialist 4th class, Roger D. Blankenship was stationed in the Republic of Vietnam
where he was assigned the duties of a heavy vehicle truck driver. Assigned to
Tan Son Nhut Air Base, his duties involved hauling supplies, ammunition, and
high explosives under intense combat conditions. His routes usually ran from
Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam to Saigon City, Vietnam and then returning back
to Tan Son. It was very common for Specialist Blankenship to experience attacks of enemy ground fire from both North
Vietnamese Regulars and Viet Cong Gorilla infantry troops. The dedication and
job knowledge possessed by Specialist
4th Class Blankenship and
other heavy vehicle truck drivers, American and UN troops assured regular
delivery of crucial war materials.
Roger received the
following decorations; Vietnamese Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, Vietnamese
Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army
Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Expert Medal for the M-14, and
Sharpshooter Medal for the M-16. Roger received an honorable discharge from the
US Army Reserve on August 1, 1973. After the service, he worked a short time
for TVA and then returned to work on the family farm until retiring. Roger will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
He is survived by; Friends, Robert Storm, Marty Meador, Calvin Law,
and Charles Hauri all of Lafayette, TN, and a host of friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - February 2, 2012
James Harrison Jenkins, age 70 of Lafayette, passed away late
Monday evening January 23, 2012 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin [Sumner Co., TN].
Funeral services for James Harrison Jenkins were conducted Thursday
at 11 a.m. from the Enon Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Jeff Blackwell
officiating. Steven Benson, Timmy
Blankenship, Barry Dallas,
Troy Russell, Jason Roberts, and Jimmy McCall served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial
Gardens.
James Harrison Jenkins was born October 5, 1941 and departed this
life January 23, 2012, at the age 70 years, 3 months, and 18 days. He was born
at Boyce in Warren County, Kentucky. Harrison spent his grade school years at
Woodburn Grade School in Warren County, Kentucky. Later, he moved to Florida to
live three years and then moved to Macon County, Tennessee. Harrison met the
love of his life, Annette Carol Shaw in grade school and they married on May
21, 1960. To this union there were four daughters and one son. Harrison spent
his remaining years with Carol by his side.
Harrison was preceded in death by: Father, James Lee
"Rudy" Jenkins, Mother, Pearl Mildred Mahaney Jenkins, Great
grandchild, McKenzie Ashworth, Sister, Mildred Lee Turner, and Step-sister,
Louise Crabtree.
Harrison served his country twenty - one years in the Armed Forces.
He spent two tours in Vietnam. Harrison felt it was an honored to stand for
freedom for his country. He was saved in 1963 and joined Enon Missionary
Baptist Church in 1964, where he remained a member until death. Thus as it says
in the book of Job; 14: 1, 2, 10 Man that is born of a woman is of few days and
full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down. He fleeth also
as a shadow and continueth not. But man dieth and wasteth away; Yea man giveth
up the ghost and where is heft He will be greatly missed by his loving family
and all who knew and loved him.
Harrison is survived by; Wife, Annette Carol Shaw Jenkins, Daughters and Sons-in-law, Tonja (Troy)
Russell, Laura Jane (Steven) Benson, Jamie (Barry) Dallas, and Penny (Timmy) Blankenship , Son
and Daughter-in-law, Derrick (Angela) Jenkins, Sister and Brother-in-law, Jean
(Stephen) Carter, Step-sister, Lorretta (Dale) Strong, Brother-in-law, Tom
Turner all of Lafayette, TN, Ten grandchildren and Seven great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.alexanderfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=156175
Mrs. Dean Blankenship – age 72 of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at
the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette.
Funeral Services for Mrs.
Dean Blankenship will be
conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with
Carlean Kirby and Jerry Mercer officiating.
Interment will follow in the Anderson Memorial Park.
Dean is survived by; Husband,
R. B. Blankenship, Son,
Mark and wife Judy Blankenship, Grandkids, Tyler Blankenship, Mendy and husband Todd Cliburn, Joel and
wife Teresa Harris; Great grandkids, Kole and Chloe Cliburn, Christopher and
MaKayla Harris all of Lafayette; Sister, Robbie Turner of Hendersonville,
Pauline “Dovie” Pemberton of Franklin, IN, Betsy Keith of Akron, Ohio
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - March 8, 2012
Ms. Bonnie White, age 80, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday
evening, Feb. 29, 2012 at Knollwood Manor in Lafayette. Funeral services for
Ms. Bonnie White were conducted Sat., March 3, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of
Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Gammons officiating. Ely Malo, Kenan
White, and David White served as Honorary Pallbearers. Mikie White, Greg White,
Wesley White, Tyler Blankenship, Stetson White, Kyle Johnson, Jordan
Andrews, and Ben Key served as Active Pallbearers.
Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Bonnie was born in Macon County to James Freely Caruthers and Judy
Flora King Caruthers on Nov. 12, 1931. She was one of three daughters born to
this union. Bonnie was married to her childhood sweetheart James Billy White on
Jan. 15, 1951, making a home and sharing their lives together. Billy passed
away on Jan. 21, 1994.
Besides her husband and parents; sister, Georgie Caruthers,
sister-in-law, Lois Doss, and mother-in-law, Gertie Law also preceded her in
death. Bonnie had four sons, and two daughters that her life revolved around.
Mama, Bunny, Me Ma, and Mimi, no matter her name, it's all the same. She was one
of a kind. No matter if it was taking a load of children to school, taking
someone to their appointment or to get their groceries, Bonnie enjoyed it. She
loved to drive her bus. When Bonnie did not trust herself to drive the bus any
longer, she chose to deliver meals to the people who were in need. Upper
Cumberland Human Resource Agency was where Bonnie worked for close to thirty
years, before retiring. Then after work it was off to Rivergate, if someone
needed her to go. She loved going to ballgames, playing bingo, and going for a
ride with whoever came by. Mama spent many happy times watching her children
ride horses, play sports and just working with them on the farm. Then the
grandchildren and great grandchildren came and it was time to watch them play games.
Whether playing ball, performing at school, truck-pulling or anything else,
Bonnie was always there. Bonnie also liked watching Pat Summit and the Lady
VOLS play Basketball. She was saved and joined the Lafayette Missionary Baptist
Church where she remained a member. We are going to miss you because you were
always there. Go rest high on that mountain, Mama, Bunny, Me Ma, and Mimi. You
deserve it.
Bonnie is survived by; sons, James (Cathy) White, Terry (Rhonda)
White, Jerry (Arlene) White, and Gary "Pookey" (Tanisha) White, Daughters, Laura (Kenny) Driver, and Judy (Mark) Blankenship, sister, Dorothy (Bill) Meador all of
Lafayette, sister-in-law, Jean (Benny) Law of Adolphus, Ky., 12 grandchildren,
and five great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
Macon County Times (Lafayette, TN) - March 8, 2012
Mr. Michael Timothy Bell, age 53, of Lafayette, passed away on
Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, 2012 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin [Sumner Co., TN]. Funeral Services for Michael Timothy Bell
were conducted Friday at 1 p.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home. Interment
followed in the Scott Cemetery.
On Jan. 13, 1959, Michael was born in Belle Glade, Florida to
George Roland Bell and Christine Sue Spivey Bell. He was one of three siblings
born to this union.
Besides his parents; one brother, Anthony Roland Bell also preceded
him in death. Michael married the
former Peggy June Blankenship on July 27, 1980, sharing almost
thirty-two years together.
He leaves behind his wife,
Peggy and their three children, Jacqueline,
Kevin, and Jonathon. Most of Michael's life was spent on the road driving a
truck. He transported for Nestle Waters for a few years and then went to work
for B & M Trucking for the last ten years. Michael was a member of Corinth
Church of Christ.
He is survived by; wife,
Peggy Blankenship Bell, daughter, Jacqueline (Darrick) Vaughn,
Sons, Kevin (Beth) Bell, Jonathon (Meagan) Bell, grandchildren, Jacelynn
Vaughn, Kristin Vaughn, Hayden Vaughn, and Hank Bell all of the Galen Community
in Macon County, and sister, Melissa McGahee of Cookeville. Michael will be
greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Lafayette, Macon Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.strodefuneralhome.com/
Dorothy Agnes Deckard Blankenship, 89, of Lafayette, TN formerly of Gamaliel passed away Tuesday,
April 3 [2012]
at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin,
[Sumner Co.]
TN. She was born March 23, 1923 in Monroe County, KY to the late Alvin Smith
Deckard and Alta Wood Deckard. She was a
homemaker, a member of Gamaliel Homemakers and a member of Gamaliel Baptist
Church. She was the widow of Wilburn
Carson Blankenship.
She is survived by one son
and daughter-in-law: Bobby
and Judy Blankenship of
Lafayette, TN, one daughter: Jeanette Hodges of Lafayette, TN, one sister: Virginia Arms of Joelton, TN, 6 grandchildren
8 great grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by
five brothers: Virgil, Lawrence, Howard, Harlie and Earl Deckard, five sisters:
Ruby Nealy, Chloe Rhoten, Ruth McPherson, Myrtle Emberton and Bonnie Jackson,
one son: Roy Stanton Blankenship, a son-in-law: Leroy Spencer Hodges and a
grandson: John Christopher Walrath.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 6 at 11:00 AM at
Strode’s Gamaliel Chapel in Gamaliel with burial to follow in the Rocky Hill
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Wilburn C., 89,
29Aug1915 - 08Apr2005, Red Boiling Springs, Macon, TN, KY-403-24-1488
2012, Monteagle, Marion Co., TN, Obituary
The Decatur Daily, (AL) - January 7, 2012
Funeral service
for Everett Wayne Lemmond, 68, formerly of Somerville, will be Sunday, January
8, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Moody
officiating. Burial will be in Center Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
family and friends.
Mr. Lemmond, who died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Emerald Hodgson
Hospital [Sewanee, Franklin Co., TN], was born February 10, 1943, in Morgan County to Everett
Camron Lemmond and Katherine
Louise Blankenship Lemmond. He formerly lived in Somerville and
attended Center Springs Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Joel
Lemmond, Dwight Lemmond and Cameron Lemmond.
Survivors include his wife, Valerie Thompson Lemmond; one son,
Terry Lemmond of Michigan; two daughters, Rosemary Lemmond of Huntsville and
Lavena Young of Florida; four brothers, Wendell Lemmond of Texas, James Lemmond
of Somerville,Carlton Lemmond of South Carolina and Marshall Lemmond of
Florence; three sisters, Jan M. Orme and Carolyn Roberts, both of Somerville,
Eloise Segroves of Huntsville; and 12 grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Macon Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Elizabeth A. 87, 30Sep1923 - 25Jan2011, Lafayette, Macon, TN, IN-303-26-1099
Blankenship,
Travis M. 74, 13Aug1935 - 26Jan2010, Lafayette, Macon, TN, TN-414-54-3325
Maury
2011, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Herald, (Columbia, TN) - January 21, 2011
Loreader Nell Perry, 81, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at Maury
Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Neal
Funeral Home with Cecil Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Kidd Cemetery
in Lawrence County.
She was a native of Gleason, Tenn., a homemaker and member of
Flatwoods Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents William and Ruthie Blankenship Cannon, sisters Pauline Cannon, Louise
Cannon and Wilma Millinder and brothers Alford Cannon and Jack Tracy.
Survivors include husband Charles O. Perry of Lawrenceburg,
daughters Teresa Springer of Ethridge and Kathy Olmstead, Ann Frye and Kay
Peters, all of Lawrenceburg, son Jimmy Perry of Lawrenceburg, brothers William
Cannon of Martin, Joe Cannon of Gleason, 13 grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McMinn
2012, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - February 1, 2012
Jonathan Arbin Watson, 81, of Athens, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.
A resident of Athens, he was preceded in death by his parents,
Arbin and Maudie Watson. A beloved and lifelong member of New Zion Baptist
Church, he served in various ministries throughout his life. He was a proud
veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard and retired from Athens Stove Works
(WCI) after 36 years of service in management. He was known for his glowing
smile, quick wit, friendly disposition and amazing strength. His charismatic
personality was a joy to all who knew him and he never met a stranger. He
enjoyed many hobbies and pastimes that included gospel music, farming, camping,
motorcycles, clock collections and spending time with his family. He was a
devoted and loving husband and father, and was the rock of his family who loved
him dearly.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Louise Watson; one son and
daughter-in-law, Stanley and Daisy Watson of Fredericksburg, Va.; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Sandra and Jarrell Disspain of Etowah, and April and Randall
Timko of Knoxville; eight grandchildren, Philip Watson of Athens, Justin Allen
and his wife, Kristen, of Nashville, Fawna Willis and her husband, Nick, of
Cleveland, Kortney Allen and her husband, Matthew Saunders, of Cleveland,
Hillary Burnette and her husband, Jake, of Athens, Austin and Kendall Timko of
Knoxville, and Kaela Watson of Fredericksburg, Va.; one sister and brother-in-law, Angelee and Ralph Blankenship of Englewood; one brother and
sister-in-law, Denzil and Linda Watson of Athens; special in-laws, Joey and
Becky Kincaid of Etowah; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews who fondly referred to him as "Uncle Bud."
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the South Chapel of
Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Coleman and the Rev. Tom Triplett
officiating. Burial will follow in New Zion Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ralph Lafayette Blankenship, b. 27 SEP 1927, McMinn Co., TN, m. 27 JUL
1946, McMinn Co., TN,
2012, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Post-Athenian, (Athens, TN) - March 26, 2012
Virgil Lee McCulloch, 91, of Athens, died Monday, March 26, 2012,
at Wellington Place of Athens. A native of Meigs County, and a longtime
resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late John Nick and Mary Etta Blankenship
McCulloch.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva Gena Newton McCulloch,
on June 10, 2007; three sisters, Vera Mae Walden, Laura Belle Monroe and Prudie
Inman; and three brothers, William Raymond "Bill" McCulloch Sr., the
Rev. James "Jim" Franklin McCulloch and Sam McCulloch. He was a
former employee of Elder Chevrolet and was a self-employed automobile mechanic
for 23 years. He was a member of East Athens Baptist Church.
Survivors are nieces and nephews including Louise and the Rev. Ogle
Wattenbarger of Athens, and Jane Cunningham of Anderson, S.C.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Ogle Wattenbarger officiating. Burial
will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monroe
2011, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - February 25, 2011
Garrett, Hazel Moses age 90, widow of Charles Garrett, of
Madisonville, passed away 10:18 P.M. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at her home
surrounded by family. Member of Big Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors, children & spouses, Harold Garrett, Bill & Marty
Garrett, Don & Beverly Garrett, Laverne & Ronnie Alley, Sue & Jim
Ivens, Barbara & Mike Watson, Mike Garrett & Jeff Garrett, all of
Madisonville, Johnny & Kaye Garrett, Maryville, Jim & Mary Ann Garrett,
Jackie & Linda Garrett, all of Florida; 39 grandchildren; 51
great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Muriel Atkins,
Madisonville; special niece, Linda Garrett Hensley; several other devoted
nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by son, Larry Gene Garrett; grandsons, Randy,
Roger and Patrick Garrett; parents, O.G. (Jack) & Annie Blankenship Moses; sisters, Chassie Bruner, Gena Lee, Pat
Pearson; brothers, Clarence, Clyde, Ray (Brownie) & R.L. Moses.
Funeral 8 P.M. Sunday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Bob Creel &
Rev. Gale Miller officiating. Interment 2 P.M. Monday, Chestua Methodist
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - March 27, 2011
John McCorrmick Carson Jr., of Madisonville, passed away on Friday,
March 25, 2011. He was born July 6, 1933, in Vonore.
John is preceded in death by parents, Alice Elizabeth Wright Carson
and John McCorrimick Carson Sr.; brother, Robert L. Carson Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jean Quick Carson; son, John
McCorrmick Carson III; daughter, Elizabeth Alice Carson Lewis and husband
Jeffrey Lee Lewis; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Giljames Carson; grandchildren,
Sloan Elizabeth Lewis and John McCorrmick Carson IV; sister-in-law, Donna Quick Blankenship and husband Gilbert;
special nephew, Robert L. Carson Jr. and wife Karen; special niece, Ann Carson
Howell and husband William; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Madisonville Presbyterian
Church, 201 W. Main Street, Madisonville, on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 7:30
p.m. with Dr. Sam Haun officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 7, 2012
Jewell Dean Cardin McKee, age 73 of Madisonville, passed away 11:30
A.M. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center [Knoxville,
Knox Co., TN]. Longtime
member of Big Creek Baptist Church where she had served as church pianist for
56 years. Taught piano for many years. Retired after 30 years as a secretary at
Madisonville Elementary School.
Survivors, husband of 53 years, Jack McKee; son and daughter-in-law,
Gary and Linda McKee; daughters and sons-in-law, Katrina and Ron Cox, Leandra
and Phillip Swanson, all of Madisonville; grandchildren, Jeremy and Nathan
McKee, Amanda Reynolds, Kelly and Kathryn Cox, Thomas and Leah Spradlin; step
granddaughters, Savannah Swanson and Harley Moser, great grandchildren, Ethan
and Aidan McKee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenda and Gene Atkins,
Madisonville, Shirley and Wally Barakat, California; brother and sister-in-law,
Harold and Yvonne Cardin, Madisonville; mother-in-law,
Willie Lou Blankenship McKee; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Austin and Mildred McKee, Donnie and Donna McKee, Shirley and Freddie Atkins,
all of Madisonville, Betty and Donnie Roberts, Loudon; several nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Pryor and Pauline Isbill Cardin;
sister, Barbara Eldridge, and an infant brother; son-in-law, Steven Spradlin;
father-in-law, Arbie James McKee.
Funeral 4:00 P.M. Sunday, Big Creek Baptist Church, Rev. Gale
Miller and Rev. Steve McDonald officiating. Interment church cemetery, Rev. Jim
Millsaps officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - November 4, 2011
Nicholson, Raymond Eugene "Gene" 64 of Stalcup Lane,
Sweetwater, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Gene was a
veteran of the US Air Force and preceded in death by parents, Britton and
Margaret Hughes Nicholson; step father, Clyde Tuck.
Survivors: sisters and brothers in law, Jo Ann and Harold
Martin, Madisonville, Judy and Harlan Jenkins, Loudon, Brenda and Bruce
Blankenship, Vonore; nieces
and nephew and friends; special niece, Becky Smith, Madisonville.
Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Sunday Valley View Cemetery with Rev.
Gene Russell officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 2, 2012
Charles Robert Foxx, age 82, of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday,
March 30, 2012. Mr. Foxx was a member and deacon of True Gospel Baptist Church
of Sweetwater for many years, and retired from the U.S. Forest Service.
Preceded in death by his parents: Boyd and Edna Marshall Foxx Sr.,
wife: Catherine Foxx, son: Doug Foxx, brothers: Clayton, Burke, and Boyd Foxx
Jr., sister: Lucille Bellamy.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and Wayne
Phelps of Sweetwater, Cathy and Charley Garrett, of Madisonville; sisters: Lois
Moses, of Madisonville and Alene Moser, of Sweetwater; brother: Kenny Foxx, of
Louisville; grandchildren: Bridget and Tyler
Blankenship, Nickie Dixon,
Donna Speller, Patty Wattenbarger; great grandchildren: Hanna-Cathryn, Dusitn,
Devin, Kristen, Tesha, Jamie; special friend: Mary Kirkland; and special little
visitors: Blaine and Gavin Boruff; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 5:00
P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, with the funeral
service to follow at 7:30 P.M. in Kyker's Chapel with Pastor Sam Loy, and Rev.
Jim Henry officiating. Interment 10:00 A.M. Tuesday in the Sweetwater Memorial
Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Vonore, Monroe Co., TN, Obituary
The Daily Times, (Maryville, TN) - September 12, 2011
Linda Kay Houston Fields, age 68, of Vonore, went to be with the
Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Her life's
passion was her husband, sons and grandchildren. Member of Vonore Baptist
Church.
Preceded in death by parents William and Agnes (Snooks) Houston,
father-in-law Richard Fields, brother Paul Houston and sister Mabel
Blankenship.
Survivors: loving husband of 47 years, Ronald Lee Fields; sons and
daughters-in-law, Mike and Missi Fields, Tom and Crystal Fields, Tim and Lisa
Fields; grandchildren, Robert, Parker, Austin, Pearson, Alex, Ryan and Madi;
mother-in-law, Mable Fields; sister-in-law, Joyce Dodd; many nieces, nephews and cousins including
Cheri (Scott) Elrod, Stacy Hayes, Dickie Blankenship,
Tommy Blankenship, Bruce Blankenship, Doug Blankenship, Joey Blankenship, Lori Blankenship, and Becky Haney.
Graveside service and interment 2:30 p.m. Monday, Vonore Baptist
Cemetery, Randy Thompson and Rev. Dennis Cagle officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monroe Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Rosa
M. 65, 07Dec1945 - 11Aug2011, Vonore,
Monroe, TN, TN-408-76-5340
Montgomery
2010, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/359664/OBrien-Ann.php
Ann Thelma O'Brien, 77, Clarksville, died Sunday, January 3, 2010,
at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort
Campbell. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at McReynolds-Nave
& Larson Chapel with Rev. B.J. Brack officiating. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. O'Brien was born December 29, 1932 in Queens, NY and was
preceded in death by her parents, John and Karen Peterson Carlsen; and her
husband, George H. O'Brien. She was retired from Civil Service and was a member
of New Providence United Methodist Church, a 44 year member and past president
of American Legion Aux. Unit 233, lifetime member of the VFW Aux. and past
president of the WK&T Aux.
Survivors include her son, Ramond O'Brien, Clarksville; daughter, Pamela Blankenship, Clarksville; grandson, Christopher
Blankenship; brother, Arnold
Samuelsen, Elizabeth, NJ.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/360029/Tanner-Arthur.php
Mr. Arthur Thomas
Tanner died Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, he was born October 26, 1908 in Dickson
County, TN. son of the late William Tanner and Minnie Blankenship Tanner he was preceded in death by his wife Sarah
Chapman Tanner.
Funeral service will be 11am Friday at Erin Church of God of
Prophecy with Bro. Greg Thompson, Bro. Richard Neal, Bro. David Steppee, Bro.
Sammie Allen officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. He was a member
of Erin Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include 6 daughters Donna (Orra) Shelden of McEwen, Tn.
Nina (Jean) Galland of Erin,Tn. Doris (Verlon) Thompson of Conway,Ar. Linda
(Paul) Carothers of Crossville, Tn. Martha (Raymond) Pulley of Erin,Tn. Lois
(Glenn) Cryer of Stewart, Tn. 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren 10 great
great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Montgomery Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Michael E. 51, 21Nov1958 - 15Feb2010, Clarksville, Montgomery, TN, KY-403-92-2567
Morgan
2011, Lancing, Morgan Co., TN, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - August 29, 2011
Wartburg -- Funeral services for Bernice G. Hayley, 78, of Lancing,
will be held at 1 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday Aug. 30, from the chapel of Schubert
Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge.
Ms. Hayley passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in NHC Healthcare
of Cookeville. She was born Aug. 22,
1933, in Deer Lodge to the late Charlie and Laura Olmstead. Ms. Hayley was a
homemaker until 1976, when she became the director of Humpty Dumpty Day Care
until her retirement in 1995.
Her family includes a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Joy Hayley
of Elizabethton; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Cecil Essex of
Cookeville; her grandchildren, Leah
and Andy Kelly, Candi and Seth Blankenship of Marion, N.C., Beth and Charles Pittman of Old Fort,
N.C., Lauren Essex and fiance Mark Apple and Andrew Essex of Cookeville; five great-grandchildren, Adara, Andriana
and Andrew Kelly, Kalli
Blankenship and Hunter
Pittman; two sisters, Dorene Hayley of Taylor, Mich., and Lucille Smarsh of
Pontiac, Mich.; a special friend, Tammy Lee of Cookeville; and a host of nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, William Theodore Hayley (whom she married April 11, 1953); a sister,
Charlene Stawski; a brother, Clayton Olmstead; and a grandchild, Amy Essex.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Overton
2011, Rickman, Overton Co., TN, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - January 12, 2011
Funeral services for Margaret Naomi Phipps, 79, of Rickman, will be
held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, from the chapel of Goff Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
5-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Phipps passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in the Overton
County Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 23, 1931, in Wilder to the late Luther
Clarence and Claudia Mae Parks Patton. Mrs. Phipps was a member of Rickman Free
Will Baptist Church, a retired factory worker and a homemaker.
Her family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Billie Gene and
Reba Phipps of Rickman and Ted and Dawn Phipps of Jackson; three grandchildren,
Bill Phipps of Livingston, Tiffany Cervantes of Garden City, Mich., and Jason
Phipps of Spring Hill; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ann Blankenship of Livingston; and two brothers, Charlie
and Bill Patton, both of Clinton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband of 62 years, Herman O. Phipps (who died July 24, 2009); three children,
Richard, Carol Ann and Ropy V. Phipps; a sister, Clara Mae Hensley; and two
brothers, Earl and Clarence Patton.
Rev. Eugene McCowan will
officiate at the services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk
2010, Old Fort, Polk Co.,
TN, Obituary
http://chattanoogan.com/articles/article_182767.asp
Marie Ensley Blankenship, 84, of Old Fort, died on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at her
home. She was the daughter of the late
Newt Ensley and Ida Chastain Ensley; and was also preceded in death by her
husband, J.V. Blankenship; a grandson, Brian Dills; her brothers,
Will Ensley, Clyde Ensley, Clint Ensley, J.N. Ensley, Woodrow Ensley, Bud
Ensley, Sam Ensley and his wife Beulah and Harlan Ensley and his wife Ellen;
and her sisters, Nellie Stone and her husband Frank, Grace Meece and her
husband Henry and Martha Stephenson and her husband Frank. She was a member of
Hampton Drive Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Louise Dills
and her husband Steve of Old Fort; one granddaughter, Brandi Bowman and her
husband Shane of Old Fort; very special four year old boy, Colton Davenport;
sisters-in-law, Winnie Ensley of Cleveland, Helen Ensley of Charleston and
Katherine Ensley of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.
A Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, Aug. 28 at Jim Rush Funeral Homes, Wildwood Avenue Chapel with
Reverend Johnny Townsend, Reverend Sammy Blankenship and Reverend Earnest Ensley officiating. Interment will
follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Kenny Green, Ralph Ensley, James
Townsend, Scottie Allman, Stacy Frazier and Stacy Mashburn serving as
pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Old Fort, Polk Co., TN, Death
Cleveland Daily Banner (TN) - February 16, 2012
Harold "Ray" Blankenship, 66, of Old Fort, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in an
Athens health care facility.
Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced by Companion
Funeral & Cremation Services.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Polk Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Marie
L. 84, 08Aug1926 - 25Aug2010, Oldfort,
Polk, TN, TN-409-44-6151
Putnam
2011, Cookeville, Putnam Co., TN, Obituary
Herald-Citizen (Cookeville, TN) - September 10, 2011
Funeral services for Jimmy Ray McCloud, 49, of Cookeville, will be
held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, from the chapel of Whitson Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Sand Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Thomas Allen McCloud,
Jason Holloway, Alex Thompson, Jerry Tollett, Adam Blankenship, Chuck Conaster and Jack McCloud. Bros. Eugene McCowan and
Jeremy Norris will officiate at the services.
Mr. McCloud died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Livingston Regional
Hospital. He was born Oct. 19, 1962, in Putnam County to Naomi McCloud of
Cookeville and the late Comer A. McCloud. Mr. McCloud was a self-employed
carpenter.
In addition to his mother, his family includes two sons, Thomas Allen McCloud of
Cookeville and Jimmy Adam Blankenship of
Rickman; two daughters, Naomi Renae McCloud of Cookeville and Jamie Michele
Blankenship of Cookeville; the mother of his children, Susan Blankenship
of Cookeville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Comer and Christy McCloud of
Rickman and James and Linda McCloud of Cookeville; four sisters and
brothers-in-law, Estelle and Paul C. Secord and Reba and Charles Konaser, all
of Rickman, and Martha and Mike Holloway and Margaret McCloud, all of
Cookeville; grandchildren, Trevor
Dotson, Jaylyn Sargent, Tiffany Blankenship ,
Savannah Herley, Jr. Herley, Dewayne Green, James Blankenship
and Beulah Green; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Robertson
Robertson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Barry
W. 58, 31Dec1952 - 13Apr2011, Greenbrier,
Robertson, TN, TN-412-86-6994
Roane
Roane Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Imogene M. 83, 04May1926 - 22Jan2010, Harriman,
Roane, TN, TN-411-36-5084
Rutherford
2012, Smyrna, Rutherford Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on February 28,
2012
David G. Blankenship,
Age 59 of Smyrna, February 26, 2012.
Survived by his wife, Rhonda Sherrell Bogle Blankenship; son,
Dustin Paul Blankenship; daughter,
Jessica Lynn Blankenship; grandchildren,
Aubrey Lynn Corbett, Elizabeth
Nicole Blankenship; brother, John T. Blankenship (Pat); sisters, Mary Ann Nicholson, Paula Lay; Nieces
and Nephews, Bob Nicholson (Sarah), Kerry Nicholson (Holly), Randy
Nicholson (Mary Beth), Joel Lay (Sarah), Stacy Clark (Jay), Katie Blankenship, Ben Blankenship, Joe
Blankenship and Molly Blankenship.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Jackson Park
Church of Christ. Interment to follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rutherford Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Mary
J. 91, 07Feb1919 - 19Dec2010, Murfreesboro,
Rutherford, TN, TN-413-23-5391
Scott
+2012, Oneida, Scott Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - January 31, 2012
Anna Jean Blankenship Tedder, age 83 of Oneida, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 29,
2012 at the Scott County Hospital. Born in Welsh, West Virginia on August 28,
1928 she was the daughter of the late Moses and Josephine Guthrie Blankenship. She was a long time member of the First
United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tedder was a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star, the Gamma Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma professional teachers
organization and a member and supporter of several different community
organizations and clubs.
In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by one brother, Wallace J. Blankenship.
Mrs. Tedder is survived by her husband R. G. Tedder of Oneida; brother, Jack Blankenship of Elizabethton, TN; children, Nancy Watson and husband Ed of
Kennesaw, GA, Robert Tedder and wife Julie and Jack Tedder and wife Janie all
of Oneida, TN; grandchildren, Christie Jeffers and husband Michael of
Knoxville, TN, Anna Jean and Mary Elizabeth Watson of Kennesaw, GA, Ben Watson
USAF and wife Amanda, serving in Fussa, Japan and Jason and Jamie Tedder of
Oneida, TN; two great granddaughters, Dakota and Jordan Jeffers of Knoxville,
TN. She also leaves other relatives and friends.
Friends may visit with the Tedder Family on Tuesday, January 31,
2012 from 6:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 8:00 p.m. in the
chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Knight officiating. Graveside
service will be on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hazel Valley
Memorial Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Michael Jeffers, Jason Tedder, Jack
Lay, Mark Fry, Chris Reneau, Raymond Miller and John Beaty.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Scott Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Gill 78, 19Feb1932 - 12Sep2010, Oneida, Scott, TN, TN-412-46-8725
Sevier
2011, Gatlinburg,
Sevier Co., TN, Obituary
The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - September 23, 2011
Blanche McCarter Parton, 91, of Gatlinburg, passed away on
Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She was born in the Sugarlands Area of the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park June 6, 1920. Her early years were spent roaming
the mountains with her brothers and then later she moved into Gatlinburg at the
establishment of the GSMNP.
In Gatlinburg she worked with her husband in various restaurant
ventures, was active in the community, and always looked to make a difference
by helping others. After a short stay in the Washington D.C. area, she moved
backed to Gatlinburg and worked until retirement at Tennessee State Bank. Her
later years were spent with grandchildren; making "peppermint cakes"
for birthdays, chocolate pies for nieces and nephews, and finding 4 leaf clovers
where none were to be seen. She spent her life looking for the good in people
and sharing her love of the mountains with all who cared to listen. She was
accepting of all and lived her life in admirable & impeccable service to
others. Whether you knew her as Blanche, Mrs. Parton, or Granny, you were glad
to have spent time with one of the few remaining original and genuine women of
the mountains. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg and had
served as a Sunday School teacher during the many years she attended
faithfully.
She was preceded in her death by husband, Rex Parton; daughter,
Lana Parton; father, Mack McCarter & mother, Cora; son-in-law, Elwood
"Woody" Soehn Sr.; & 17 siblings.
Survivors are her daughter, Sammy Soehn; sons and
daughters-in-laws, Elwood R. "Woody Soehn, Jr. and wife Terri, Heath Soehn
and wife Dana; grandchildren, Davis
and Ethan Soehn, Isaac, Emily,
and Ella Blankenship, Grant
and Garrett Soehn; and several nieces and nephews as well as friends &
acquaintances the world over.
A memorial service will be held Sunday September 25, 2011. Family
will receive friends at 1:30 and a service will follow at 2:30, Rev. Larry
Burcham officiating. Following the service, ashes will be placed by family in
the Elkmont cemetery, at her husband Rex's side.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary
The Mountain Press, (Sevierville, TN) - November 30, 2011
Joseph "Joe" Anthony Gasbarro, age 66 of Sevierville,
formerly of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011.
He was born in Pennsylvania and served in the Navy for 6 years. He retired from
the Sevierville K-Mart after 26 years as Stockroom Manager. He was a member of
the Church of Christ. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend
to many. His grandchildren knew him as "Papa J".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Phyllis
Gasbarro.
Survivors include his wife
of 42 years, Linda Blankenship
Gasbarro; sons, Ken Gasbarro
and wife Kim, and Kevin Gasbarro; grandchildren, Kensly Gasbarro and Kaden
Gasbarro; brother and sister-in-law,
Ray and Bev Blankenship; many
special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley
Funeral Home, Sevierville. Additional services will be held in North
Charleston, SC.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Seymour, Sevier Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - October 28, 2011
Goodin, Dalphus Hearl age 83, of Seymour, passed away Thursday,
October 27, 2011. Dalphus, known as Dolph or DH to most who knew him, was an
avid outdoorsman. He is a member of the 900 Club for having hiked all of the
900 miles of trails in the Smoky Mountains. Dalphus loved to travel and
explore, visiting each of the 50 states at least twice. He was a devoted
husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cora Goodin.
Survivors: wife: Dolores Jane Goodin; sons and daughters-in-law:
Langley Goodin and wife Dora Ann, Dwight H. Goodin and wife Kathy, Timothy Lynn
Goodin and wife Barb, Robert Christopher Goodin and wife Lori Bellar; daughter and son-in-law: Kathy
Blankenship and husband Bobby Joe; grandchildren: Robert Lynn Blankenship , Heather Rene Distleberg, Clinton Langley
Goodin, Timothy Chaz Goodin, Coleton Cruz Goodin, Cassidi Makalya Goodin, and
Savanna Jayne Goodin; great-grandchildren:
Kathryn Blankenship , Alyssa Grace Blankenship , Brianna
Lynn Blankenship , and Seth Robert Blankenship ; sisters and brothers-in-law: Doris
Parton and husband Bobby Lee, Charlotte Repholz and husband Alan, Sherry Ensign
and husband Bernie.
Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Saturday in Atchley's Seymour
Memory Gardens for graveside services with Pastor Pete Koster officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shelby
2010, Arlington, Shelby
Co., TN, Obituary
J. D. Blankenship, lovingly known
to his family as "Gan Gan," was born February 17, 1928 in Lexington,
TN. He looked into the face of Jesus, his Savior, on Wednesday, September 8,
2010.
Some of his favorite pastimes were
gardening, hunting and listening to Southern Gospel Music. Two of J.D.'s
passions were his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his devoted family. He
worked in the heavy equipment industry for over 40 years. J.D. was a member of
Mullins Station Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran.
Left with sweet memories is his loving wife
of 55 years, Geraldine of Arlington, TN. His legacy includes children Sheila (Mike) Burbee, John (Linda)
Blankenship and Amy Bunch all of Bartlett, TN. He adored his four grandchildren Candace
(Daniel) Jerkins, Tate Bunch, Kacie (Jeremy) Wilbur and Taylor Grace Bunch.
He was preceded in death by brothers
Clayton and Ernest Lee
Blankenship; and survived by siblings Helen Wooley, Glen Blankenship, Margaret Leffel, nieces
and nephews that he lovingly adored, and countless other family and friends
whom were blessed to have known him.
J. D. trusted Jesus as his Lord and
Savior and lived out his faith on a daily basis. One of our favorite memories
of Gan Gan was seeing him sitting on the side of the bed reading his Bible. Gan
Gan lived what he read. He was a man of character, integrity and honor. Rev.
3:21.
Visitation will be Friday, September 10,
2010 from 6-8 p.m. and a funeral service and interment will be held Saturday,
September 11, 2010 at 2 p.m., both at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens
3700 N. Germantown Rd.
From: Diane
Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - January 10, 2011
John W. Nunnally Sr., 84, of Bartlett, passed away Saturday,
January 8, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. He was a data processor
for the Air National Guard for 36 years. John was born July 22, 1926 in
Bartlett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Fannie Nunnally,
and his sister, Laura Nunnally Baker.
He leaves his wife, Xenia Rebeca Nunnally; his 2 sons and their
wives, John W. Nunnally, Jr. and Lynda, and Stephen T. Nunnally and Jaci. He
also leaves 6 grandchildren, John Parker, Hunter, Hayden, Murphy, Kadie and
Madison Nunnally of Bartlett; one sister, Doris Blankenship
of Grapevine, TX; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 13 in the
Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel beginning at 12 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - March 3, 2011
Mary Ruth Blankenship 79, of Bartlett, substitute teacher and hairdresser, died March 2
at her residence. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters: Cindy Blankenship of Cordova, Anne (Jeff) Gibson of Bartlett; granddaughter:
April (William) Mook; great-grandsons: Tristan and Jaiden Mook. She was the
widow of Hubert Blankenship.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the church.
Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - March 1, 2012
Irene Oelsen Neier passed away February 27, 2012. She was born
December 29, 1924 to Anna
Blankenship Oelsen and James
Arthur Oelsen near Ironton, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Neier of Bartlett;
daughters, Tammy Little (Jim) of Houston, Texas and Amy Halbrooks (Ricky) of
Memphis, and grandchildren, Harrison and Victoria Little and Troy Halbrooks,
and sister, Olga Tiller (Jim) of St. Louis, Missouri. Other survivors include
half sisters, Mary Hudson of Blytheville, AR and Lilly McKinney of Jonesboro,
AR, and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Orville, Ormand and Thomas,
and sisters, Anita, Ruth, Florence, and Mildred. Irene was a communicant of St.
Ann Catholic Church in Bartlett.
A funeral mass will be at St. Ann Bartlett Chapel, Saturday, March
3 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens (formerly Memory Hill
Gardens).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Memphis, Shelby
Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/jun/30/obituaries-tuesday-june-30-2010/
The commercial
Appeal, Jun 30, 2010,
Dennis Lee Blankenship, 52 years old, went to be with the Lord in heaven on June 27,
2010.
He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Jamie Weatherly Blankenship and his three wonderful daughters, Kara Len, Destini Claire and Abigaile Louise Blankenship, three sisters, Jean Tillery, Janice Blankenship and Patti
Blankenship, four brothers, Jim (Barbara) Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship, Rick (Carol) Blankenship and David (Tracey) Blankenship.
He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Leonard and Altha Blankenship and his sister Peggy Blankenship Zwick.
Dennis was known
for his quick wit and his deep devotion to his family and friends. He was a
loyal and committed employee at Yellow Cab Company for 30 years.
The family invites you to attend a celebration of his life which
will be held at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home on July 1, 2010 at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Memphis, Shelby Co.,
TN, Obituary
Published in The
Commercial Appeal on July 21, 2010
Emerson Lee Blankenship, born on July 18, 2010, went to join the “angels” in heaven along
with her grandfather, “Pepsi”.
She is survived by her parents, Landon and Dana Blankenship and her big sister, Hannah Grace. She
also leaves behind loving grandparents, Mark and Bobbi Blankenship and Brenda Bernhardt “Gamaw”, and great-grand-parents. She also
leaves a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved her very much. E. H.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, Obituary
The Commercial Appeal, (Memphis, TN) - December 1, 2011
Lois Mae Blankinship,
95 [1916], of
Memphis, TN, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at her home. She was a member of
Bethany United Methodist Church and a retired seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert
Blankinship; her parents, five
brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Blankinship is
survived by her daughter, Faye (Jack) Hunt; grandchildren, Dale Hunt, Michelle (Doug) Falk and
Todd (Becky) Hunt, and 11 grandchildren.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Friday, December 2, with services to
follow at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill South Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
Forest Hill South Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Blankenship,
Albert, 81, 18Oct1922 - 20Dec2003, Memphis, Shelby, TN, TN-414-36-8087
Shelby Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Hubert L. 78, 13May1932 - 01Dec2010, Memphis, Shelby, TN, TN-410-48-4378
Blankenship, J. D. 82, 17Feb1928 - 08Sep2010, Arlington,
Shelby, TN, TN-410-44-0330
Blankenship, Ruth 79, 12Mar1931 - 02Mar2011, Memphis,
Shelby, TN, TN-412-44-2252
Sullivan
2010, Bristol, Sullivan
Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Bristol
Herald Courier on January 13, 2010,
Funeral services for Benjamin Michael Blankenship will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home,
Honaker, with Rev. Brenda
Blankenship officiating.
Interment will follow in the Blankenship
Cemetery at Page, Va.
Pallbearers will be Nolan Strouth, Michael Kiser, Kenneth Wells, Joshua Scalf,
David Woodward, Tim Asbury, Johnnie Lovelace, Rob Ray, Gary Sykes, J.P. Blankenship and Steve Gupton. Honorary pallbearers
will be Dennis Leonard, James
Blankenship, Howard Blankenship, Greever Asbury, Frankie Slaughter Jr.,
Bill Eyestone and Buchanan One coal miners.
Mr. Benjamin Michael Blankenship, age 33, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in a Bristol
Tennessee hospital.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.scottcountyfuneralhome.com/obitdetail.php?id=1973
Linda L. Blankenship Jamerson, 69, went home to be with the Lord early Monday Morning, January
25, 2010 at her home in Kingsport. Linda
lived most of her life in Laurel and Savage, Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frances I.
and Laura C. Blankenship; two brothers, Bobby and Joseph
Blankenship.
She is survived by her son, Kyle Ferguson Jr. and wife, Allison of
Kingsport; her daughter, Sandra Ferguson of New Mexico; four grandsons, Bobby
Ferguson and wife, Julia of Knoxville, TN, Kyle Ferguson III and wife, Lisa of
Rogersville, Trey and Devon Ferguson of Kingsport; five precious great
grandchildren, Bailey, Logan, Christian, Jayden and Brianna Ferguson; one brother, Rickey "Cat" Blankenship and wife, Mary of Laurel, MD; one sister, Donna Blankenship of Rogersville, TN; along with several special nieces and nephews.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Obituary
http://stei-23946.tributes.com/show/Edna-Blankenship-90638171
Edna L. Blankenship,
age 89 of Kingsport, entered into Heaven on January 29, 2011 at Indian Path
Medical Center.
She had been a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church since 1951.
Edna retired from Tennessee Eastman after 38 years of service. She was known as
“Scrapper” or “Hawkeye.”
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, John James Blankenship; her parents, E.R. Lawing and Hessie L.
Greer; her sister, Wanda Frazier; her brother, Clyde Lawing; and her nephew,
James Clyde Spangler.
Surviving are her son, Roy Blankenship and
wife, Kathy of Kingsport; special friend, Judy Blankenship
Hutton of Kingsport; four grandchildren, John Gregory Blankenship, Timothy Grant
Blankenship and wife, Sherry,
Julia Jacquine Davis and husband, Ric and Josh Christenson, all of Kingsport;
six great-grandchildren, Michelle F. Moreno and husband, Alex of Atlanta, GA, Conner Blankenship, Abigail Baxley, Jesi Davis, Lexi Davis
and Daysha Moreno; her sister, Lucy Browning, husband Max and their two
children of Marion, NC; a special niece, Patsy Phillips and husband, Allen;
niece, Dana Boggs; three great-nieces, Angela Phillips, Marissa Boggs and Laila
Metcalf; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from
5:00 until 7:00 PM at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 125 Coley St.,
Kingsport. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Hobert
McCreary, officiating. Music will be provided by family members Patsy Phillips,
Dana Boggs and Marissa Boggs. The
Graveside Service will be Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the
Garden of Resurrection at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve
as Pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sullivan Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Glen 65, 13Jul1946 - 01Aug2011, Bristol,
Sullivan, TN, VA-231-56-5342
Blankenship, Edna
L. 89, 07Nov1921 - 29Jan2011, Kingsport,
Sullivan, TN, NC-242-12-7296
Blankenship, Gail
M. 60, 05Jan1950 - 15Feb2010, Kingsport,
Sullivan, TN, TN-409-90-7563
Sumner
2011, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary
The Pasadena Citizen, (TX) - July 8, 2011
Charlsie Mae Blankenship, age 84 of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Pearland, Texas, passed away
Thursday July 7, 2011.
Graveside Service will be Tuesday July 12th at 11:00 a.m. from
Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena, Texas. Charlsie was born August 10, 1926
in Teague, Texas; daughter of the late Charles and Arminta Mae Tooke McKinnon.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband James E.
Blankenship and son James Ernest Blankenship.
She is survived by daughter
Nancy Cheyne and husband Wilroy of Gallatin, TN,
daughter-in-law Jeanne Blankenship of Pearland, TX, five grandchildren Kristine Stewart and husband Liam, Jennie Huerta and
husband Javier, Jeffrey Cheyne and wife Leslie, Jordan Blankenship and wife Jill, and Emily White and husband Carlye and seven great grandchildren Chase White, Andrew
White, Caroline White, Casen Cheyne, Caelyn Cheyne, Beau Blankenship, and Ty Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Westmoreland, Sumner Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.rwoodardfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=67632
Mrs. Shirley Ann (Blankenship)
Johnson, age 56 (30Dec1954), of Westmoreland, passed away Wed. Feb.
2, (2011) at her
residence. Funeral services will be
conducted Sun. Feb. 6th @2PM from the Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home with Bro.
Donald Key officiating. Interment will
follow in Forrest Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson worked in the restaurant business all her life and had
previously owned the Corner Cafe in Westmoreland and currently owned and
operated with her two sisters the 109 Family Restaurant in Portland, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Alta Dickson
Blankenship; and her beloved
daughter, Julia Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Michael Johnson, Jr. of Westmoreland;
her brothers and sisters, Cecil
Hoyt & (Kathy) Blankenship of Florida, James Earl Blankenship of Westmoreland, May
Rehia Alderson of
Westmoreland, Lester "Pip" & (Mary) Blankenship of Gallatin, J W & (Linda) Blankenship of Indiana and Betty & (Jr.) Clark of Westmoreland; her
grandchildren, Callie, Brandon and Carter; and her special companion, Tommy
Holmes of Westmoreland.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sumner Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Charlsie M. 84, 10Aug1926 - 07Jul2011, Gallatin, Sumner, TN, TX-463-30-0806
Unicoi
+2011, Erwin,
Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.erwinrecord.net/Obituary.php?id=17666
Homer Blankenship,
76, of Erwin, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of
Unicoi County and a son of the late C. L. and Eugenia Crain Blankenship.
He retired in 1982 after 30 years at Chrysler Corporation in
Newark, Del. and was a member of the United Auto Workers. He was a member of
Spring Creek Baptist Church in Buladean, NC.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Paul Blankenship and by three sisters: Fannie Fender, Elva
Blankenship and an infant
sister, Grace Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife
of over 54 years: Lois Rice
Blankenship; son: H. Wayne Blankenship and wife, Cathy, Wilmington, Del.; daughters: Bonita Hash and husband, Roger, Clemmons, N.C., Elva Lester and husband, Tony; brothers:
Joseph Blankenship, Dallas Blankenship,
Hurshel “ Bud” Blankenship; sisters:
Glenna Crain, Doris Ann Butler, Nola Johnson, Patsy Church; grandchildren: Christian Walker, Wayne Blankenship, Justin Blankenship, Bryan
Walker, Randall Blankenship and Sara Blankenship.
The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Bob
McCurry officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 4, at
Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Roger Hash, Bud Blankenship, H. Wayne Blankenship, Randall
Blankenship, Wayne Blankenship and Justin Blankenship.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Edwards, Frank Rogers, Mike Hensley and Bill
Lingerfelt.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Erwin, Unicoi Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=30874
Joseph Blankenship,
age 84, 600 Blankenship
Lane, Erwin, died peacefully
Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 2:58 A.M. at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. He was a native of Flag Pond,
TN, and a son of the late C. L. and Eugenia Crain Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship was
employed by Chrysler Corporation for 5½ years and then spent 30 years in heavy
repair with General Motors until his retirement in Michigan and return to Erwin
in 1988. He was a Member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church, where he also
enjoyed participating in the Forever Young Senior Group. His pastimes included
viewing local wildlife, and mowing on his John Deere tractor. He was an avid
car collector and had many original models in his collection. “Mr. Joe” loved
to have people over for swimming and fellowship.
Other than his parents Mr. Blankenship was
preceded in death by his son, William Edward “Ed” Blankenship; one grandson, Michael David Gossman Jr.;
two brothers: Paul Blankenship and Homer Blankenship;
three sisters: Elva Blankenship and twins Fannie Fender
and infant Grace Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by two sons: Joseph Michael Blankenship and James David Blankenship and wife, Susan, all of Warren MI; three daughters: Linda
Lou Bittner, Warren, MI, Debra Jenkins and husband, Rob, Sterling Heights, MI, Ruth Rogers and husband, Glenn, Warren MI; one “claimed’’ Daughter,
Donna Jean Wilson, Mills River, NC; two brothers:
Dallas Blankenship, Florida, and Hurshel ‘’Bud’’ Blankenship, Erwin; four sisters: Nola Johnson and Doris Ann
Butler, both of Johnson City, Glenna Crain, Erwin, Patsy Church, Florida; two sisters-in-law: Lois Blankenship and Charlotte Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship will be fondly remembered by 11
grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He
is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service for Mr. Blankenship
will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 24, 2011, from the Evergreen
Free Will Baptist Church, Erwin. Reverend Billy Bevins will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Upper Higgins Creek Cemetery, Flag Pond.
Pallbearers will be David Lingerfelt, Rob Jenkins, Robbie Jenkins, Dallas Blankenship, Dallas Blankenship Jr., Wayne Blankenship, Chris Gilbert and Jessee Hensley. The
body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Unicoi Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Homer 76, 19Oct1934 - 31Jul2011, Erwin,
Unicoi, TN, TN-413-52-3181
Union
2011, Maynardville, Union Co., TN, Obituary
Knoxville News Sentinel (TN) - April 30, 2011
Patton, William (Bill) of Union County, TN has gone home to be with
his Lord, April 28, 2011. Bill loved people and considered everyone he met to
be a friend. If he could help a person he would try.
Preceded in death by: wife, Elizabeth and son, Tommy.
Survivors: children, Marie and Kevin Fritts, Mary (Cissy) and
husband Pat Carter, Billie Mae and David Smith, David and Lori Patton, Kenny
and Tammy Patton, Joe Patton; daughter-in-law, Kim Patton; several
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; brother, Charlie and Pat Patton; sister, Mary Anna and Oscar Blankenship ; sister-in-law, Mary Jewell Patton.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 Sunday, with funeral service to
follow at 8:00 p.m. in Cooke Chapel. Reverend Jim Woods officiating. Interment
Monday 2:00 p.m. eastern, 1:00 p.m. central, at Bonair Cemetery.
www.cookemortuary.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington
2010, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/242967/Johnson-Faith.php
Faith Johnson, January 17th, 1926 - January 8th, 2010. The sweet
spirit and gentle soul of Faith Johnson, 83, 2105 Evergreen Drive, Johnson
City, left her earthly bounds early Friday morning for eternal life. Miss
Johnson was the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Walker Johnson.
In addition to her parents, three sisters; two brothers and Carolyn
Rogers also preceded her in death. Miss Johnson retired from the U.S.
Department of Energy Facilities in Oak Ridge, Tn. after thirty-eight years of
service.
Survivors include: one nephew, Larry Rogers of Johnson City; one
great niece, Debbie Rogers of Johnson City; one great great nephew, Chad Blankenship of Johnson City; one great nephew, Larry Rogers and his wife Anna
of Kingsport; four nieces, Betty Dempsey of Lewisburg, West Virginia, Sadie
Jean Haws of Piney Flats, Joyce Falin of Piney Flats and Anita Israel of
Greensboro, North Carolina; three nephews, George Johnson of Columbia, South
Carolina, Dale Israel and Eddie Israel of Roanoke, Virginia.
The graveside committal service for Miss Faith Johnson will be
conducted at 2 PM Sunday, January 10, 2010 in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Rev.
Bob Edmonds will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Death
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - February 9, 2012
Susie J. Blankenship,
76, of Johnson City, Tenn., died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky
Mount.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=31909
Susie Jane Blankenship, age 76, formerly of Franklin County and Johnson City, Tennessee,
died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was born in Union Hall on October 2,
1935, and spent her childhood in Salem, Virginia.
She attended Madison College in Harrisonburg and while in college
she became a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She later attended
graduate school at Virginia Tech and was graduated with a degree in Dietetics.
Susie worked as a dietitian at Radford College, The University of Virginia and
the Veterans Administration. She retired from the Veterans Administration in
Salisbury, NC, where she lived for 20 years and upon retirement she moved to
Johnson City, Tennessee.
Susie was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Cundiff; and brothers, Okie J. Blankenship Jr. and Ernest E. Blankenship.
Surviving are her sister,
Ruby McBride and husband, Willard; brothers, Herman Blankenship and wife, Dee, Cecil Blankenship and wife, Rachel, Hubert Blankenship and wife, Nancy; several nieces and
nephews; and her college roommate, sorority sister and lifelong friend, Shirley
McKinley.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m.
Saturday with Pastor Eddie Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in the
Cundiff Family Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Okie J., 76, 22Feb1928
- 12May2004, Rocky Mount, Franklin, VA, VA-231-30-8066
+2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=32128
Mr. Earl Frank Blankenship, age 69, Johnson City, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012, at the
Johnson City Medical Center. Mr.
Blankenship was a native of
Washington County and son of the late Jake & Margaret Smith Blankenship.
He was a member of Eden United Methodist Church. Mr. Blankenship was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Blankenship breeds and raised Tennessee Walking
Horses. He judged walking and racking horses all across the United States. He
also enjoyed riding horses and riding his motorcycle.
Survivors include his wife
of 48 years, Carolyn McMackin
Blankenship, Johnson City; brothers and sisters, Bessie Turner, Shirley Hayes, Carolyn Keys, Lydia Cretsinger, Bill
Blankenship and wife, Jan, J. E. Blankenship and wife, Carolyn, Betty Onks and husband, Gary, and Wanda Presley and
husband, Dennis; brother-in-law, Mike McMackin and wife, Patty; several nephews
and nieces; and many friends made while in the horse business.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March
14, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Dennis Hamm and Dr. Rev. Tae
Hun Yoon officiating. Interment services will be conducted at
11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Washington County Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Turner, Mickey Onks, Ricky Keys, Lee Keys, Lynn
Keys, Michael Persinger, Steve Barrett and Gene Frye. Honorary pallbearers will
be his “Horse Buddies.”
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=32451
Stanley Blankenship,
90, 303 W. Watauga Avenue, Apt. # 2, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of
Unicoi County and was a son of the late Presley and Ellen Rice Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship retired from St.
Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, DC, where he worked as a heating and
cooling mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany
and was awarded six bronze stars, the American Defense Service Medal and the
Purple Heart Medal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten
brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his wife,
Wanda Payne Blankenship; two step-daughters, Debbie Fitzgerald,
Johnson City, and Beth Foster, of Unicoi; six step-grandchildren and three
great-step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; he is also survived by
his special friend and companion, his dog, Buddy.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 8,
2012, in the Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
the Mountain Home National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Boone
Dam VFW Honor Guard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/242970/Potter-Richard.php
Richard C. Potter, 51, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday,
January 6, 2010 in Marion, North
Carolina. Mr. Potter was a native of Johnson City. He was the son of the late
Thomas Paine Potter, Jr. MD and Shirley May Bill Smith Potter.
In addition to his parents his maternal grandparents, Roy and Nona
Smith; paternal grandparents, Rev. Thomas Paine Potter, Sr. and Gertrude
Campbell Potter also preceded him in death. Mr. Potter was a Truck Driver for
KLLM Trucking of Jackson, MS. Prior to becoming a truck driver, Mr. Potter
worked at Plus Mark, in Greeneville, TN and Texas Instruments in Johnson City,
TN as an electronics technician. Mr. Potter was a 1976 graduate of Science Hill
High School and had an Associates Degree from Northeast Tennessee State. He was
a lifelong member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Potter was a
member of the Johnson City Jaycees and a Ham radio enthusiast.
Mr. Potter is survived by his son Christopher Neal Potter, of
Johnson City, TN who will always be the light of his dads life. Richard is also
survived by his brother Thomas Paine Potter, III of Pocatello, ID; his sister
Patricia May Potter of Piney Flats, TN; his stepmother Tonita B. Potter of
Johnson City, TN; his Uncle and Aunt Rev. Farrell and Joann Blankenship of Clinton MS. Richard is survived by
special cousins Gene and Cheryl
Wilson of Indianapolis IN; Susan and William Ogsbury of Logansport, IN; Kent and Kevin
Blankenship of Hattiesburg MS;
Kirk and Maria Blankenship
of Brandon MS; and Kellie and Keith Tadlock of Jackson MS; and special friend
Debbie Wilson.
The Celebration of Life for Mr. Richard C. Potter will be conducted
at 7:30 PM Thursday, January 14, 2009 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. The Rev. Farrell Blankenship and The Rev. Hal T. Hutchison from St
Johns Episcopal Church in Johnson City will officiate. The graveside committal
service will be conducted at 11 AM Friday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Clayton Caudill, Gordon Bolton, Matthew Bolton,
Scott Jordan, Scott Moore, Wayne Rader, Jr. and Addison Schneiter. Honorary
pallbearers will be employees of KLLM Trucking and Jim Privette.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Jonesborough,
Washington Co., TN,
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/obituary.php?id=27428
Mrs. Carolyn Sue Blankenship Hilbert Bacon, age 65, Jonesborough, passed away Friday,
June 18, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Bacon was a native of Washington County and
daughter of the late Toney & Nellie Norton Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bacon was also preceded in death
by three brothers and two sisters.
She was a homemaker and retired from the Johnson City Medical
Center. Mrs. Bacon was a member of East Watauga Avenue Baptist Church. She was a
member of Leesburg Ruritan.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Bacon, Jonesborough; son and
daughter-in-law, John & Angela Hilbert IV, Johnson City; step daughter and
step son-in-law, Suprena & David Shell, Jonesborough; grandchildren, Eric
Hilbert, Mollie Hilbert, Jo Ann Shell and Courtney Shell; brothers &
sisters, Ola Dishman, Kate Cox, Linda Edminsten (Mack), Jan Wishon (Rusty), Richard Blankenship, Cecil Blankenship (Lilia), Jess
Blankenship (Ann); and several
nephews & nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010,
at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Dickenson officiating. Interment
services will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - March 20, 2012
Margie Joann Saults,
age 62, Jonesborough, passed away Monday March 19, 2012 at her home. Mrs.
Saults was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Fred and Nora Rebecca
Hensley Blankenship.
Mrs. Saults was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry
Blankenship. She was a member
of Mayberry Community United Methodist Church. Mrs. Saults was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband: Ron Saults; son: Eddie Lee Brown of
Telford; daughter: Becky Ann Bailey of Jonesborough; stepson: Michael Lee
Saults of Johnson City; grandchildren: Kayla Dawn Hill and husband, Brandon,
Tyler Lee Brown, and Trevor Lynn Brown; sisters:
Mary Hylton and husband, Wallace, of
Jonesborough, and Jean
Blankenship and special
friend, Bill Browning, of Telford; sister-in-law: Brenda Gray; niece: Sherry
Booth and husband, Gary; and nephew:
Michael Blankenship and wife, Libby.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough with the funeral service following
at 8 p.m. in the chapel. Brother Terry Cloyd will officiate. A committal
service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mayberry Vincent Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Saults, Michael Blankenship, Tyler Brown, Brandon Hill, Richie Saults,
and Paul Bailey.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Fred, 59, 18Apr1926 - ??Aug1985, Telford, Washington, TN, TN-411-62-3570
SSDI; Blankenship,
Rebecca, 64, 13Sep1928 - 25Aug1993, Telford, Washington, TN, TN-412-60-3394
2012, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=32412
Mrs. Marie Sliger Blankenship, age 87, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at NHC
Healthcare of Johnson City after an extended illness. Mrs. Blankenship was a native of Washington County and
daughter of the late Willard & Lora Dunn Sliger.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blankenship
was also preceded in death by her husband,
Roy Blankenship; granddaughter, Kristi Rice; grandson, Justin Blankenship; and great-grandson,
Jackson Blankenship; sisters, Francis Byers and Wanda Bitner
and brother, Roy Sliger. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of
Mayberry Community Church.
Mrs. Blankenship retired from Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs.
Blankenship loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing
and going to church as long as her health allowed.
Survivors include a daughter,
Ruth Rice, Jonesborough; a son, Larry
Blankenship and wife, Myra,
Johnson City; she was lovingly called “Nina” by her grandchildren, Jeff Rice (Tiffany), Matt Blankenship (Angie), Larae Graves (Phil); great-grandchildren,
Emma Claire and Kaylin
Blankenship, Raegan and Wyatt
Graves, Gage and Sydnee Duncan; brother, Orval Sliger; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 30,
2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Dykes and Pastor Jake
Herron officiating. Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday,
May 1, 2012, at Mayberry-Vincent Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be grandsons, Jeff Rice, Matt
Blankenship and Phil Graves, nephews, Rick Blankenship, Jerry Bitner, Mike Ferguson, Danny Adams and Wallace Hylton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Limestone, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - November 8, 2011
Raymond Daniel "Hoot" Gibson, 87, Limestone, died Sunday,
Nov. 6, 2011, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a member of Fall
Branch Christian Church. Mr. Gibson retired from Greene County Bank after 20
years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Gibson loved farming,
gardening, and enjoyed feeding his fish.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Wanda Gibson; daughters and
sons-in-law: Debbie Haney, Sharon and Phil Fletcher, Julia Gibson Peters, and
Laura and Shaun Hinkle; grandchildren: Capt. Matthew Fletcher, Daniel Fletcher,
Logan Peters, Phillip Peters, Derek Hinkle, Catera Hinkle, Damien Fletcher, and
Ashley Fletcher; sister: Zella Rodefer; brother and sister-in-law: Roger and
Dorothy Gibson; sister-in-law: Lois Hettie Gibson; nieces and nephews:
Martha, Mark and Paula Reed, Roger Gibson, Phillip Gibson, Jan and Bill Blankenship , Ann and Eddie Lee, Joel and Debbie
Rodefer, Ed and Delene Gibson, and Greg Gibson; and a special niece: Dr. Mary
Jane Gibson, to whom a special thanks is extended.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ed and Julia Gibson; and
brother: Ralph Gibson.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at
Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service, Afton Chapel, with the funeral service
following at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Preacher Ron Gass and Preacher Bob Richards
will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Gibson
Cemetery in Watauga Flats. Pallbearers will be Daniel Fletcher, Derek Hinkle,
Phillip Peters, Joe Rodefer, Phillip Gibson, Ed Gibson, and Capt. Matthew
Fletcher.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Limestone, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
The Greeneville Sun, (TN) - March 1, 2012
Louise Saults Died; Feb. 29, 2012 Jonesborough -- Louise Saults,
age 68, Limestone, went to be with her Lord Wednesday at the Johnson City
Medical Center. Mrs. Saults was a Washington County native and the daughter of
the late Dewey and Nora Bass Hensley.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Rebecca
Blankenship and Mildred Couch;
and two brothers: Robert Hensley and Bill Hensley. She was a member of Pleasant
Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir as long
as her health would allow. Mrs. Saults enjoyed life, and spending time with
family and friends, especially with Bubba. She retired from Philips Consumer
Electronics (Magnavox) in Greeneville.
Survivors include her husband: Wilbert Saults of Limestone; a
daughter and son-in-law: Sara and Sharrell Dykes of Limestone; a son and daughter-in-law:
Richie and Robin Saults of Limestone; her grandson: Seth "Bubba"
Saults of Limestone; a sister: Virginia Williams; brothers: Jake Hensley and
Ray Hensley; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, with Pastor Charles Morgan and Pastor
Kenny Adkins officiating. Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday
in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donald Powers, Howard Saults,
Ron Jenkins, Craig Williams, Gary Scism and Jerry Bitner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Telford, Washington Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obituaries/article.php?id=29690
Fate Blankenship,
age 82, of Treadway Trail Telford, TN, passed away at his home on March 30th
after a battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father, W. C. Blankenship and mother, Josephine Cody Blankenship; also wife Lucille
Brummit Blankenship; son, Fate Darrell Blankenship; one daughter, Diane Holtsclaw; two sisters, Lucille Blankenship
and Esther Yarbor; and six Brothers: Roy, Campbell, Fred, Homer, Welzia and Floyd Blankenship; all of
Jonesborough TN.
He is survived by his two daughters, Teresa Cocke
and husband, Bruce, Helen Mathes and husband, B. J.; three sons, Danny Adams & wife, Jackie, Bobby Sheets &
wife, Sherry, David Adams & Nicole; two sisters; Ruby Blankenship and Velma Walters;
Twelve Grandchildren, Adam Mathes, Tracy Boyd, Josh Pate, Heather Dennis,
Stephen Cocke, Amy Stockfelt, Caleb and Aaron Sheets, Casey Hensley, Deana
Adams, Lacey Adams and Andrew Adams; Twelve Great-Grand Children, Christian,
Isaiah and Angelina Boyd, Jillian Pate, Micah Rhinehart, Calvin Dennis, Henry
Cocke, Jayla, Alyssa and Hudson Stockfelt and Hayden Holtsclaw; Several Nieces
and Nephews.
He retired from farming and cabinet making. We want to give our
thanks to Larry Miller and Pauletta Blankenship for the care they gave him and
all the prayers and thoughts from family and friends through his illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 1,
2011, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Reverend John Hitechew, Minister David
Rader and Lay Minister Terry Cloyd officiating. Wings of Eagles and Tracy Boyd
will be providing the song and music services. Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, April 2,
2011 at Mayberry Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce McKee, Justin Moore, Rick Blankenship, Michael Blankenship, Larry
Blankenship, Terry Hensley,
Wallace Hylton and Ronald Saults. Honorary pallbearers will Sam Arrowood, Ricky
Adams, Samuel Blankenship and John David Shelton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Washington Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Margaret 95, 08May1916 - 19Aug2011, Jonesborough, Washington, TN, TN-414-70-8556
Blankenship, Fate 82, 02May1928 - 30Mar2011, Telford,
Washington, TN, TN-414-42-8260
White
2010, Sparta, White Co.,
TN, Obituary
http://spartaexpositor.com/articles/2010/06/30/obituaries/doc4c2b27c949370826209605.txt
Published: Wednesday, My
Spatranew, June 30, 2010,
Harold Stassen Blankenship, 61, of Sparta, passed away June 29, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Blankenship was born Jan. 12, 1948, in DeKalb County,
to Joseph Gerome and Vestie
Pack Blankenship. He spent his
life serving and protecting the citizens of Sparta and White County as a law
enforcement officer, recently retiring as an investigator/detective for Sparta
Police Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Harold Stassen Blankenship Jr. and Aaron Qualls.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Blankenship,
of Sparta; daughter, Kimberly Watts and husband Greg, of Sparta; two
sons, Joseph Blankenship and wife Davalynn, Steven Blankenship and wife Trish, all of Sparta; two
sisters, Janie McCarty and husband David, of Nashville, Sandy Greene, of McMinnville; brother, Carl Blankenship, of McMinnville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ted and Bernice
Qualls, of Sparta; and grandchildren, Olivia Watts, Scott, Seth, Shane and Stephanie Blankenship, Bonnie Jean and David Harold Blankenship.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., July 2, 2010, at Oak Lawn Funeral
Home, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Robert Sheppard and Dan Horton will
officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
White Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Harold S. 61, 12Jan1949 - 29Jun2010, Sparta, White, TN, TN-412-84-4801
Williamson
2010, Brentwood,
Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
The
Tennessean , January
8, 2010
Blankenship, H. Fred
Age 96. January 7, 2010. Retired Minister and District Superintendent,
Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church. Born July 25, 1913 in
Hardin County near Sardis, TN, Happy Fred was the tenth of fifteen children
born to the late Joseph Butler and Ardelia Orr Blankenship. Raised in the little Lebanon community, Reverend Blankenship and his brothers worked the land with
their father while the girls helped their mother with chores and the younger
children. As was the custom in the rural South during the Depression, he was
expected to drop out of school after the eighth grade. However, his father
allowed him to go to high school - as long as education did not get in the way
of farming - and young Fred graduated from Saltillo High School, class
of 1932, of which he was president. His senior year, he was a member of the
Saltillo championship basketball team that went on to the state tournament in
Knoxville, and he placed first in the district in the mile run.
The Sunday after his high school graduation, he preached his first
sermon, at the Lebanon Methodist Church, in the Central Tennessee Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. On Christmas Day of that year, he performed his
first wedding, for which he was paid a dollar. At that time, there were thirty
preachers in that little conference, which went from the Mississippi River at
Memphis all the way to Chattanooga; three of those preachers were Blankenship
brothers, Frank, Fred and Floyd.
His first charge was the Savannah Circuit (Eureka, Robertson's
Chapel, Wesley's Chapel and Oak Grove with two additional "part-time"
churches, Greenwood and Highland). This charge paid a salary of $400.00, but in
1932-33, he received $75.00, "not all of it in cash." In his first
year, he had no car, so he often ran between churches (in 1933, he traded a
Bible for a car!). Ordained a deacon in 1934, in 1936 he was ordained an elder,
in full connection to the Conference. In 1939, after the Methodist Episcopal
Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South had reunited, Reverend Blankenship, although already fully ordained, began
his work toward his college degree, from Cumberland University in Lebanon,
graduating in 1943 with a B.A. in English and History. He rode the bus from
Dowelltown to Lebanon three times a week, taking classes all day long.
He received the Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in
1948. Preaching fulltime as he pursued his education, Reverend Blankenship moved to Columbia in 1946. There he
started two new churches, Saint Luke's and Riverside Methodist. In October
1948, he met the pretty young assistant home demonstration agent for Maury
County, Miss June Wheeler, of Chattanooga, who had planned the 4-H Club banquet
at the newly-built Riverside Methodist. Miss Wheeler was interested in a career
and a master's degree in food science; Reverend Blankenship,
who had just started two new churches and had bought a new gun and waders, was
interested in church extension and evangelism, fishing and hunting. Neither was
interested in marriage. The Lord, however, had other plans; they were married
on October 2, 1949, enjoying sixty years of married life, with Mrs. Blankenship teaching and working with Reverend Blankenship in the church and in the community. Mrs. Blankenship passed away on September 15, 2009.
Reverend Blankenship's career reflects the history of the Methodist Church in middle
Tennessee. He was present for the two important mergers: first in 1939, when
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the
Methodist Protestant Church united; second, in 1968, when the United Brethren
joined with the Methodist Church to form the United Methodist Church. A dynamic
preacher and old-fashioned pastor, Reverend Blankenship
was mentored by a great Methodist evangelist, the late Harry Denman. Reverend Blankenship served in leadership roles in evangelism
and missions throughout the Tennessee and the greater Southeastern
Jurisdictional Conferences. He raised the first million dollar gifts for the
Tennessee conference, 1968-71: for Martin College, Pulaski; Methodist camps and
assembly grounds; and McKendree Manor. As district superintendent, he served
the Bishop as vice-president of the Bishop's cabinet. A natural leader, "Brother Fred" built churches and congregations by hard work, good
preaching, a focus on the Lord and not himself, and the ability to help people
make connections. Always active in the community, he was a member of service
organizations including the Lion's, Rotary, Civitan and Kiwanis Clubs; he was
also a thirty-second degree Mason, was president of his Masonic class, and was
affiliated with Jere Baxter Lodge. From 1932 to 1980, he served the following
appointments: Savannah Circuit, Tullahoma Circuit, Collinwood Circuit,
Smithville Circuit, Dowelltown Circuit, Hendersonville Circuit, Riverside,
Belle Meade, Tulip Street, Lawrenceburg First, Shelbyville First, Columbia
First, Conference Council Office Associate Director, Inglewood, and the
Murfreesboro District Superintendent, from which he retired in 1980. After that
time, he served as minister of visitation of Belle Meade and Forest Hills
Methodist churches. He retired yet again and was called back, at age 83, to
serve Pennington Bend and Glencliff United Methodist, the latter of which his brother Floyd had served years before. Preaching his
last sermon in May 2007, at the age of 93, he stayed active and sharp as a tack
until the last week of his life. Including all the congregations in almost 50
years of active service and 17 years in "retirement", Brother Fred served 58 churches in 17 appointments, taking over 4000
members into the Church. Large or small, he loved his congregations, counting
it a privilege to serve. His relationship as the second pastor of Belle Meade
United Methodist Church (1952-56) was especially interesting, as he was the
pastor who worked closely with the late H.G. Hill as this new congregation in a
developing part of Nashville had to chose whether to buy the Belle Meade
Mansion and convert it into a church or purchase the current property off
Davidson Road. The growth of that church has mirrored the growth of west
Nashville. For United Methodists in west and middle Tennessee, few have not
been touched by the ministry of H. Fred Blankenship.
Survivors include daughters Judy and husband
George Cheatham, Greensboro, NC; Julia Rich,
Nashville; Freda and husband John Evans, Madison; Freddie and husband Douglas Summers, Murfreesboro; son-in-law George D.
Ferguson, Pulaski. His wife June passed away in September 2009 and his oldest
daughter, Martha Jean Ferguson, passed away in March 2009.
Grandchildren include Sarah Hampton and Dayton Cheatham; Matthew King and wife Trisha;
Amelia Lawrence; Megan and husband Robert James; Peter Ferguson and wife Emily;
Kerry Evans and wife Emily; Keith Evans; ten great-grandchildren; and many,
many beloved nieces and nephews. Of the 15 Blankenship
children, he is survived by sisters Geneva Craig of
Sardis, TN, and Ruby Hamilton of Kingsland, AR; he is
predeceased by sisters Annie Bridges, Mae Tarpley,
Edna Hopper, and brothers James, Frank, Joseph, Allen, Edgar, and Floyd. Three
children died in childhood: Ruth, Horace, and Lloyd.
Pallbearers are W.D. Turner, Kevin Lamb, Durand Hite, Mike Perritt,
Reverend Thomas Vann, Tommy Vann, and Reese Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are
Members of the Tennessee Annual Conference; Sunday School classes Challenger
(Arlington UMC), JOY (Forest Hills UMC), Robert I Moore (Brentwood UMC);
funeral directors Fentress Casey, Henderson, TN, Tony Sowell and Jane Gray
Sowell, Columbia, TN; physicians Robert Faber, Russell Ward, Ira Johnson,
Robert Graham, and James Hudgins. The family will visit with friends Sunday
from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols, Columbia and after 12 Noon Monday at
Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Roa
From:
Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Brentwood,
Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
http://www.galaxgazette.com/cgi-bin/c2.cgi?055+article+Obituaries+20100108083524055055007
Claude Edward Lester, 81, of Brentwood, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 1,
2010. He was the son of the late John and Cloa Blankenship Lester.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lester of Brentwood; children and
spouses, Michael and Annette Lester of Phoenix, Ariz., Jessica and Kellon Moore
of Woodbridge, Jamie Lester of Columbia, Tenn., and Jason Lester of Nashville,
Tenn.; sisters, Beulah Yost of Oak Ridge, N.C., Evalina Thomas of Mount Airy,
N.C.; brothers, Halsey Lester of Fries, Gentry Gene Lester of Troutville and
Elwood Lester of Charlottesville; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held today, Friday, at 10 a.m. in the
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home chapel. No visitation is planned.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, College Grove, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/368946/Harwell-Mrs-Ina-Claudia-Blankenship.php
Harwell, Mrs. Ina
Claudia, age 101 of College
Grove, TN died on July 11, 2011. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter
of the late Henry Wash
Blankenship and Hassie Thurman Blankenship.
Also preceding her in death were her husband of 58 years, Matthew
Thomas Harwell; sister, Mary Blankenship Fogg; brothers,
Cletus, Henry, John, R. H. & Thurman Blankenship;
and her son in-law, Charles Briggs Smith, II.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Harwell Smith of College
Grove, TN; grandchildren, Charles Briggs Smith III of Mufreesboro, TN, Claudia
Smith (Jerry) Flippen of College Grove, TN & Thomas Wyatt (Teresa) Smith of
Kansas City, MO; great grandchildren, Bonnie Alison (Eric) Flippen Tucker,
Katherine Maeve Smith & Matthew Wyatt Smith; great great grandchild, Luke
Harwell Tucker.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00AM Thursday, July 14, 2011
at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Rev. Justin Collett officiating.
Interment, Williamson Memorial Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in The Tennessean on May 15, 2011
Blankenship, Mrs. Opal DeWire, Age 92, passed away at her home in Franklin May 13, 2011. Long time
resident of Williamson County, member of Franklin Church of Christ, and retiree
of the former CPS.
Preceded in death by her husband,
Ashley Blankenship; sister, Clara Sullivan; brother, Elmer
DeWire.
Survived by nieces, Carol Ann Sullivan, Patsy (Wesley) Boyd, both
of Franklin, and several other nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Mike Waters and Mitch Davis officiating.
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers: Wesley Boyd, Kyle Boyd, Eric
Thoreson, John Denton, Elmer DeWire and Emmett Mangrum. Honorary Pallbearers:
Donald DeWire, Velmer Luckett, Lloyd Luckett, Robert Schmidt, Elders and
Deacons of Franklin Church of Christ.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Obituary
http://bdtonline.com/obituaries/x733694247/Mabel-Blankenship-Hall
Mabel Blankenship Hall, age 94, passed away in Civista Hospital in LaPlata, [Charles Co.] Md. on Monday, April 16, 2012. She had
been in declining health since July of 2011. Born on Oct. 13, 1917 in Rugby, [Grayson
Co.] Va., she was a
daughter of the late Carl Elmer and Emma Greer Blankenship. She was a resident of Bluewell [Mercer Co., WV] until 1987. She lived in Franklin, Tenn.
for the past 25 years and was a member of the Baptist Church. She is a lifetime
member of the Eastern Star Bluefield Chapter 66. She was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, George A. Hall; brothers, Worth Blankenship and his wife, Mary, and Lawrence Blankenship and his wife, Betty Lou; and a grandson,
Carl Edward Mitchell.
Survivors are daughter, Barbara Jean Mitchell and husband, Robert
Edward of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; sons, Earl C. Hall and wife, Mary Lou of
Waldorf, Md., George Ronnie Hall and wife, Jacqualene of Lynnville, Tenn.;
grandchildren, Connie Jean Henson, Terry Lynn Collins, Francine Hall, Robert
Earl Mitchell, Kimberly Jean Mitchell and Carl Edward Mitchell;
great-grandchildren, Michelle Ann Collins, Tamara Lynn Collins, Shannon Marie
Collins, Joshua Michael Collins, Andrew Martin Mitchell, Joshua Ryan Mitchell
and Hope Noel Mitchell; honorary grandchildren, Seth Peters and Josh Peters;
nieces and nephews, Patricia Carter,
David Blankenship and Larry Blankenship.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:00
p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Josh Peters
officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rob Mitchell, Kimberly Mitchell, Francine Hall,
Andrew Mitchell, Josh Mitchell, Michelle Hall, Seth Peters, Hope Mitchell and
Josh Peters.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Worth , 63, 05Dec1919 -
??Jun1983, Bluefield, Mercer, WV, WV-234-22-2226
SSD: Blankenship,
Carl, 81, 02Oct1893 - ??Mar1975, Bluefield, Mercer, WV, WV-233-07-5771
1910 Census, Wilson Creek, Grayson Co.,
VA, page 192, Dwlg 76/76 there is a David Greer and Wife Nancy with a Dau Emma
age 10.
Williamson Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Opal
D. 92, 24Oct1918 - 13May2011, Franklin,
Williamson, TN, TN-413-28-0475
Blankenship, Ova
A. 66, 04Aug1944 - 19Apr2011, Brentwood,
Williamson, TN, TN-415-11-2246
Wilson
+2012, Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN, Obituary
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on April
11, 2012
Shirley Norton passed away on April 4, 2012, at age 74. The family
will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon from 4 to 8 p.m.
on Friday and from noon until the service on Saturday. The chapel service,
conducted by Brother Steve Mayle is 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012. Interment
in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
Survivors include husband of 53 years, Bob Norton; children, Sandy Blankenship, Barbara Joyce, Ricky and Linda Norton,
Nancy and Mike Ferrell, and Bobby Gene and Elaine Norton; siblings, Claude and
Helen Hess, Allen and Pat Hess, and Brenda and Herman Speece; grandchildren,
Charlie and Jackie Lester, Blake and Jaime Williams, Chrissa Norton, Chase
Ferrell, Tanner Ferrell, Jason and Jeanina Biondolillo, Alyssa Norton, and David
Norton; and six great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by parents, Russell and Nancy Taylor Hess,
brother Donald Hess and sister, Lucille Hess.
Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN,
615.444.9393. Obits 615.758.8818.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com