2000-2009 WV, Compiled by James W

2000-2009 WV, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

1809, Cabell Created from Kanawha

2008, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Woodrow W.

WOODROW W. BLANKENSHIP, 90, of Lavalette, W.Va., passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the Huntington Veterans Affairs Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne, W.Va., by Brother Roger Smith. Burial will follow at Mays Cemetery at Lavalette. He was born February 20, 1918, in Wayne County, a son of the late Enoch and Willa Lucas Blankenship. He was a retired carpenter for the VA Medical Center in Huntington, and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Truth Independent Baptist Church, and was also a member of Wayne Masonic Lodge No. 18, AF & AM, Royal Arch Mason, Knights Templar Commandry No. 9 in Huntington, and VFW Post 1064 in Huntington. Two brothers, Orville Breeding and Bill Breeding, and a sister, Hope Breeding, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Sifford Blankenship; two daughters, Bev Burgess and husband Rick, and Aurellia Smith and husband Roger, all of Lavalette, W.Va.; two sisters, Ruth Bailey of Huntington, W.Va., and Peggy Colley of Toledo, Ohio; two brothers, Arthur Breeding and wife Gladys of South Point, Ohio, and Stewart Breeding and wife Jettie of Huntington, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Amanda Burgess of Beckley, W.Va., Rachel Merritt and husband Isaiah, Alex Smith, and Jacob Smith, all of Lavalette, W.Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Rose Merritt. Pat Kizzee will be an honorary pallbearer. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Morris Funeral Home.

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2007, Wilkinson, Cabell Co., WV, Obituary

Logan Banner June 30, 2007
Lackey, Nyokia widow of
                Nyokia Blankenship, 59, of Wilkinson, went home to be a beautiful flower in God’s bouquet Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston. Born December 3, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Mae Copley Lackey.
                Survivors include two sons, Mack (Angela) White Jr. of Ethel and John Blankenship of Charleston; one daughter, Jackie C. (Ronald) Bentley of Yuma; four brothers and four sisters and their families; six grandchildren and a maternal aunt, Jean Copley.
                Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 2, at the Sunbeam Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lackey Cemetery at North Fork of Big Creek.Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at the James Funeral Home.

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1788, Kanawaha Created from Greenbrier, Montgmery, Fayette, & Jackson

2007, Chesapeake, Kanawha Co., WV, Obituary
Blankenship, Polly P.
Blankenship, Charles G.

The Virginian-Pilot Feb 13, 2007
    CHESAPEAKE - Polly Perry Blankenship, 87, formerly of Hemple Street, went to be with the Lord Feb. 10, 2007. A native of Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Fair Belle Smith Perry and the wife of the late Charles G. Blankenship Jr. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Virginia Beach.
    She is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Jones and Phyllis Mizelle, both of Zuni, Va., and Pat Bell and her husband Robert of Chesapeake; a son, Carlos Gene Blankenship and his wife Gay of Greenup, Ky.; two sisters, Brookie Maynard of Kanover, W.Va. and Lou Kirk of Dunlow, W.Va.; one brother, Allie Perry of Wayne, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Jay Blankenship, six brothers and six sisters.
    A funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, with Pastor Elston Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
                                                                From: diane dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

1824, Logan Created from Cabell, Giles, Kanawha, and Tazewell

+2002, Mohawk, Logan Co., WV, Obituary
The Logan Banner, Sunday, February 03, 2002

Blankenship, Clifford Eugene Son of Harvy Blankenship & Lonnie Hurley

Blankenship, Harve Son of
Clifford Eugene Blankenship, 72, of Bull Creek of Mohawk, passed away

Thursday, January 31, 2002, at Bluefield Regional Hospital. He was born May 18, 1929, at Argo, Ky., a son of the late Harve and Lonnie Hurley Blankenship.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant daughters; four brothers, Troy Blankenship, Clarence Blankenship, Charlie Blankenship and Everette Blankenship, and two sisters, Alma Blankenship and Mae Sansom.
Mr. Blankenship was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA and of the

Freewill Baptist faith.
                Survivors include his wife, Maggie Hunt Blankenship; three sons, Eugene Junior (Penny) Blankenship of Bucyrus, Ohio, Clee (Ernestine) Blankenship of Argo and Adam Blankenship of Bull Creek; two daughters, Brenda Asby of North Wilksberg, N.C., and Rachael Blankenship of Bull Creek; two brothers, Neil Blankenship of Panther and Rutherford Blankenship of Bucyrus; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
                Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Bull Creek with Rev. Larry Riffe, Rev. Hassel Riffe, Rev. Michael Casey, Rev. Willie Coleman and Rev. Delburt Hurley officiating. Burial will follow at the Hunt Family Cemetery at Briar Branch of Bull Creek.
Mounts Funeral Home of Gilbert is in charge of the arrangements.
                                                                From; June Green jgreen2821(at)cinci.rr.com

2007, Mallory, Logan Co., WV, Obituary

The Logan Banner Thursday, June 28, 2007
Blankenship, L.C. Son of
Jo Mae Blankenship, 81, of Mallory, departed this life Monday, June 25, 2007, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born May 30, 1926, at Baileysville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Goldie Toler Harding.

Preceding her in death was one daughter, Geizel “GG” Blankenship Banks, and six brothers, Jake, Leslie, Troy, Ray, Bob and Howard Harding.
                Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was of the Church of God faith.
                Those left to love and cherish the memory of Jo include her loving husband of 51 years, L.C. Blankenship; her four sons, Glenis (Soyla) Blankenship of Houston, Texas, L.C. Blankenship (Gaye) of Kentucky, Donnie Blankenship of Clarksville, Tenn., and Gary (Robin) Blankenship of Greenvalley; her daughter, Jo Ann Morgan of Greenvalley; her daughter-in-law, Tina Blankenship; her grandchildren, Rebecca, Crystal, Karen, Chad and Kim, Nikki and Mike, Avery, Joshua and Megan, Bryson, Ryan, Little Gary and Donnie Jr.; her great-grandchildren, Braydon Fowler, Alex and Savannah Hatfield, Derrick, Teara, Richard, Kevin, Nikki, and Ronnie; three sisters-in-law, Geneva, Joyce and Evelyn; and special friends, Belinda Lawrence, Rose Gibson and Randi Fowler.
                Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Mount Funeral Home Chapel at Gilbert with Rev. Jerry Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery at Justice. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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1858, McDowell Created from Tazewell

2000, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Hassel William Son of Nickdemos Blankenship & Susie Mullins

Blankenship, Nickdemos Son of

Old Regular Baptist Church Minutes, 2000 Book

“Hassel Wm. Blankenship b. Oct 21 1951 d. Jan. 11 2000 s/o Nickdemos & Susie (Mullins) Blankenship
4 children Wm.- Christopher-Isreal & Shauna 2 brothers Rufus & Leslie 4 sisters Octavia Blankenship-Beulah Mullins- Vada hurley & Fannie Tackett his grandparents were Amos & Melinda Blankenship 1 bro. dead Amos Clayton Blankenship 1 sister dead Telia Sharon Dotson”

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2000, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary

Crabtree, Dempsey Wayne

Blankenship, Clarissa Dau of

Old Regular Baptist Church Minutes, 2001 Book

“Dempsey Wayne Crabtree b. Apr.8 1928 d. Feb. 11 2000 b. at Hensley, WV s/o Lewis & Clarissa (Blankenship) Crabtree md Bessie Collins 51 yrs ago. 7 children”

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2003, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary

Dixon, Hazel

Blankenship, Hiley Son of

Old Regular Baptist Church Minutes, 2004 Book

“Hazel Dixon Blankenship b. May 15 1916 Wyoming Co. WV d/o Wm. & Della (Tilly) Dixon d. Sept. 16 2003 md Hiley Blankenship 8 children Rodney, Verne, Herbert, & Harold Blankenship, Janice Lane, Shirley Phillips, June Cline, Louise Adams, & Betty Kuppusami”

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2004, McDowell Co., VA, Obituary
Steele, Mamie Cline

Blankenship, Willis

Mamie Cline Blankenship 89 of Johnny Cake, Wv died March 11 2004 in McDowell Co. Continous Health Center. Born Nov, 4 1914 at Sandy Huff , Wv d/o Ance & Kentucky (Potter) Steele. Preceded by 2 husbands Adam Cline & Willis Blankenship. No children by Blankenship buried at Cline Cem. Ikes Fork, WV

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2004, McDowell Co., VA, Obituary

Blankenship, Mastin P. Son of

Blankenship, Ance Son of

Mastin P. Blankenship 82 of High Point NC formerly of Panther, WV died July 11 2004. Born March 1 1922 at Panther, WV s/o Ance & Elsie Blankenship, preceded by wife Pansy Short Blankenship July 13 2003. Survivors are 2 sons Little Joe England & Larry Gene England 3 daughters Shirley Thornsbury, Mary Wanda Hiatt, & kathy Spivey. 4 brothers Joe, Bill, Everett, & Smith Blankenship burial at Short Breeding cem. Steeles, WV

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2005, Bradshaw, McDowell Co., VA, Obituary

Bowen, Robert Dean
Blankenship, Rachel Dau of

Bluefield Dailey Telegraph , May 15th 2005

Robert Dean Bowen, 50, of Bradshaw, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2005 at his home. Born in McDowell County, Oct. 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Oscar Bowen and Rachel Blankenship Bowen. He was a lifelong resident of McDowell County, of the Baptist Faith, loving husband and father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ernest Baker, Norman Baker and Perry Lee Bowen. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Barbara Payne Bowen of Bradshaw; one son, Phillip Aaron Bowen of the home; one sister, Janet Ward and husband, Roger of Princeton; one brother, Hershel Baker of Jolo; four nieces, six nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Family Worship Center at Jolo, with Pastor Charles Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery on Stateline Ridge No. 1, Paynesville.

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

+2005, McDowell Co., VA, Obituary

Bluefield Dailey Telegraph , Oct. 23^rd 2005

Blankenship, Lula Dau of Taylor Blankenship & Nancy Stacy

Blankenship, Taylor Son of Harrison Blankenship & Lydia Payne

                Lula Blankenship Mullins 85 of Jolo, WV died Oct. 23 2005 at home d/o Taylor & Nancy (Stacy) Blankenship born in Buchanan Co. VA. Member of Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist church for 39 years.
                In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Rev. Harvey J. Mullins March 7 1996, 2 sons Terry & Jerry Mullins, one grandson Phillip Todd Mullins, 3 son in laws Barnest Mounts, Thomas Goldsborough & James Plymal 5 brothers Richard, Virgus, Edgar, Homer & Hobart Blankenship
                Survived by 5 daughters Thelma Mounts, Ruth & husband Herman Mullins,Velda & husband Swanson Blankenship, Merly Plymal & Shirley Goldsborough 1 son Lowell & wife Joan, 2 sisters Susie Payne & Georgia Mounts, 3 brothers William T. & wife Hilda, Kenneth & wife Ruby & Robert Blankenship
                Buried at Ambrose Mullins cemetery on State Line Ridge, Paynesville, WV

From; June Green jgreen2821(at)cinci.rr.com

2005, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, John Mark Son of R. C. Blankenship & Francis Farmer
Blankenship, R.C. Son of John Blankenship & Odell ?
Blankenship, John Son of

                “John Mark Blankenship, 43, of Route 2, Bluefield, and formerly of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 at the McDowell Continuous Care Center in Gary.
                Mr. Blankenship was born on April 21, 1962 in Princeton, a son of Rev. R.C. Blankenship of Route 3, Bluefield and the late Francis Farmer Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship had been a resident of Route 2, Bluefield for two years and had formerly made his home in Princeton. He had worked for Cargo Oil Company for five years, had been employed by the Mercer County Board of Education as a bus driver for two years and he and his brother were the former owners of T & M. Trucking. He was a member of the Upper Room Church in Montcalm where he was Superintendent of the Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Director and was on the Board of Trustees. He was a former member of the Green Valley Fire Dept.
                In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Blankenship and his grandparents, John and Odell Blankenship and John Rader Farmer and Myrtle Farmer.
                Survivors include his father, Rev. R.C. Blankenship and his wife Hazel of Route 3, Bluefield; companion of three years, Debra Dillard Bibey of Route 2, Bluefield; daughters, Amanda Bailey of Princeton and Miranda Blankenship of the home; stepdaughters, Ashley Bibey of Route 2, Bluefield and Brandi Johnston of Princeton; stepson, Christopher Bibey of Route 2, Bluefield; brother, Terry Blankenship of Glenwood; sister, Deborah Beckner of Glenwood; two grandchildren, Daniel Bailey and Bradley Thomas; stepbrothers, Keith Corner of Montcalm, Lucas Cochran of Winston-Salem, N.C., Homer Jones of Glenwood; stepsisters, Karen Holland of Winston-Salem and Christina Rotenberry of Bluefield.
                Graveside rites will be held on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton where Jimmy Lilly, Jimmy Lilly Jr., Mark McPherson, Dean Beckner and Jerry Perkins will serve as pallbearers.”
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From the Blankenship Board, Author: Ricky Weinberg

2007, Iaeger, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Oliver Son of

Kathryn Marie Blankenship, 72, of Panther, Died Monday June 4, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Blankenship was born December 1, 1934 at Panther, WV, a daughter of the late Julius and Lauria Justice Hunt and was a Homemaker. In additions to her parents, four brothers, Wayne, Everett, Earl and Willis and two sisters Alma and Louise, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Oliver Blankenship of the home; one daughter, Drema Day of Winston Salem, NC; one granddaughter, Kimi Day of Winston Salem, NC; a special Niece, Sue Bailey of Wytheville, VA; Four brothers, Russell Hunt of Panther, Wille Hunt of Peterstown, Estil Hunt of Mohawk and James Alex Hunt of Panther; and one sister Dora Wise of Bluefield, WV.

Funeral Services were Conducted Friday, June 8, 2007, at 1 p.m. with Elder Kermit Lester and Elder David Gibson Officiating at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial followed in the Hunt Cemetery at Panther, WV.

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2008, Paynesville, McDowell Co., WV, Obituary
Blankenship, Olivie
            OlivieMullins Blankenship, 72, of Paynesville, WV, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at her home. Born November 26, 1935 in Paynesville, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Spicey Stacy Mullins. She was a homemaker and member of Crossview Church of Christ.
                In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,Beauford Blankenshipin 1981; one son,Clifford Blankenship in 1986; and two brothers, Edwin and Vaughn Mullins. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Aaron (Donna) Thornsbury, of Paynesville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Michael (Amanda) Gentry of Pounding Mill and Amber McCoy of Paynesville; one step-son,Estil Blankenshipof Bradshaw, WV; three step-granddaughters,Melissa Blankenship of Richlands, Mrs. Eric (Patricia) Miller of Jonesboro, TN and RuchelleThornsbury; one step-grandson, Russell Thornsbury; one
step-great-granddaughter, Kailee Miller of Jonesboro, TN; two sisters, Fannie Shelton and Audra Mullins, both of Paynesville; two brothers, Ernest and Edison Mullins of Paynesville; several nieces and nephews.
                Services were held Tuesday, October 21 at Crossview Church of Christ in Paynesville with Evg. Hobert Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in Ambrose Mullins Cemetery, Paynesville. Pallbearers were Charlie Johnson, Michael Gentry, Eric Miller, Bobby Barker, Gerald Mullins, Paul, Ricky and Chris Thornsbury, Steven Mullins, Kevin Davis and Joe Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Mullins and Dr. J.G. Patel. Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy was in charge of arrangements.
                                                                From: Carolyn carolyna15(at)earthlink.net

1785, Mercer Created from Lincoln

2005, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

The Industrial News, Iaeger, WV
Blankenship, Chloe Dau of John Blankenship& Bertha Cline
Blankenship, John Son of
Chloe Lester 74 of Panther died March 31 2005 at Bluefield, WV born Aug. 8 1930 at Panther d/o Johnny & Bertha (Cline) Blankenship. Preceded by parents and husband Noah G. Lester Oct. 30 1992 also six sisters and three brothers. Survivors are two sons Edward & Clayton Lester one daughter Maxine Blankenship seven grandchildren four sisters Mary Cline, Bernice Justice, Glennis McGuire & Genevie Wood, one brother Ray Blankenship. Burial was in Tom Lester Cemetery near Panther, Wv

From; June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2006, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Garvin A. Son of
                Nannie Louise Blankenship, 92, of 161 Moonlight Lane, Bluefield, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006 at Ridge Care Assisted Living in Princeton. Mrs. Blankenship was born on May 31, 1913 in Madisonville, Tenn. to the late Robert Moses and Martha Jane Birchfield Moses. Mrs. Blankenship had been a resident of Brushfork for 25 years and had made her home in Crumpler before moving to Brushfork. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church.
                In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garvin A. Blankenship; four brothers, Woodrow, Charles, Albert and John Moses and three sisters, Susie Myers, Maggy Kirkland and Elizabeth Moses.
                Survivors include: Daughter, Janice K. Wilson and husband William J. of Princeton; sister, Dixie Blankenship of Glenwood Park Nursing Home, Princeton; grandchildren, Kim Pilkins and husband Charlie of Princeton, Scott Wilson and wife Deborah of Charleston, S.C.; great-grandchild, Chase Pilkins.
                Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.
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From the Blankenship Board, Author: Ricky Weinberg

2006, Bluefield, Mercer Co., VA, Obituary

Blankenship, Robert A. Sr.

BLUEFIELD — Robert A. “Bob” Blankenship Sr., 63, of Route 5, Box 266, Airport Road, Bluefield, formerly of Welch, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 at his residence. Born Oct. 30, 1943 at Big Sandy, he was the son of George Blankenship Jr. of Bluefield and the late Helen Lambert Blankenship. When he was able, he attended the Pentecostal Revival Center in Princeton, Pastor Roger Walker, he worked eight years at HC Lewis Oil Company in Welch before going to work at No. 50 US Steel Mining for 28 years, Pineville. He was a main line motor man and load out operator. He was a member of Local Union 1713 Pineville and served his country in the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge in the 1960's. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Ray Blankenship.

In addition to his father, George Blankenship Jr., survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 41 and a half years, Rosella Swick Blankenship of the home; one son, Robert “Bobby” Blankenship Jr. and wife Teresa of Elkins; one daughter, Terri Lynn Mullins and husband Robert of Route 20, Bluewell; brothers, Michael Blankenship and wife Sandy of Millington, Tenn., Kenneth Blankenship and wife Nancy of Gastonia, N.C.; sisters, Betty Richards and husband Fred of Hardy, Va., June Martin and husband Roger of Coalwood; grandchildren, Beau, Heather, Amy Lynn, Megan Rose, Amber, Marissa, Ashley, and Greg; great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Adam; special brother-in-law, Steve Toshi of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; special friends like brothers, Tommy Stevens of Welch, Steven Walker of Twin Branch and Ron Foster of Bluewell, plus many more.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Walker and the Rev. Steve Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, where the Mercer County Veterans Council will conduct military graveside rites. Ron Foster, Beau Bailey, J.P. Surface, Robert Mullins, Ross Burks, Tommy Stevens, and Bruce Fowler will serve as pallbearers.

http://www.bdtonline.com/obituaries/local_story_351180150.html

2007, Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Blankenship, Angel

Blankenship, Josh
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Friday, March 09, 2007
BLUEFIELD — Angel Blankenship Adams passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 at her residence, 1342 Augusta Street, Bluefield. She was born May 12, 1930 to Josh Blankenship and Lula Burton Blankenship. She was the last survivor of her immediate family. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Sidney Sexton; her husband, Sylvas Adams and one son, the love of her life, William “Bucky” who died at 18 years of age in a car accident. Three brothers also preceded her in death, Glen, Thaddis and David Blankenship; two sisters, Linnie Goldie Whitlow and Pearlie Poslof.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and special loving and caring niece, Linda Hylton; a special nephew, Richard Blankenship and special great nephew, William “Chuck” Sesco; two sisters-in-law, Letitia Blankenship and Joyce Blankenship; and two special friends, Emma Pokorney and Thada French. She attended schools in Bluefield and lived in Buena Vista, Va. for over 20 years. She worked at E.R. Moore Manufacturing Company as a machine operator.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Hylton, William “Chuck” Sesco, Chris Sesco, Randall Earnest, Kenneth Sesco and Hank Stover.

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2007, Matoaka, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary
Blankenship, Pauline
Blankenship, Harry Edward

Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007

MATOAKA — Pauline Blankenship, 90, of Route 1, Matoaka, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at Patty Branscome's Care Home in Princeton. Born Oct. 1, 1916 at Beartown, she was the daughter of the late (Christopher) Columbus Bailey and Viola Stanley Bailey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edward Blankenship in 1994; four brothers, Cover Bailey, Howard Bailey, Frank Bailey and (Holland) Boyd Bailey; and two sisters, (Mayme) Mamie Beavers and Thelma Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship retired as a cook at the Herndon Grade School after 17 years and was a member of the Beartown Memorial Church.

Survivors include one son, Paul Edward Blankenship and his wife Yvonne of Princeton; four daughters, Carol Greer of Route 1, Matoaka, Norma Gaye Hancock and her husband Jimmy of Route 1, Matoaka, Patty Dyer and her husband Robert of Fredericksburg, Va., and Ruth Ann Hill of Falls Church, Va.; one brother, Foster Bailey and his wife Pauline of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Dorthey Christian of Renick; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four caregivers, Patty Branscome, Lillian Bailey, Jane Graham and Kim Graham.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Clyde Patrick officiating. Interment will follow at the Bailey Cemetery at Beartown. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

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+2005, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Frances Duvall Dau of Thomas Roy Blankenship & Ada Walls

Blankenship, Thomas Roy Son of Eli Harrison Blankenship & Amanda Jane Bailey

Frances 'Duvall' Bailey, 84, of The Havens in Princeton, formerly of Spanishburg, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born May 27, 1920 at Echols, she was the daughter of the late Roy Blankenship and Ada Walls Blankenship. Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker and member of the Spanishburg Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville M. Bailey; and two sisters, Pauline Crawford and Edith Blankenship.

Survivors include one son, Bob L. Bailey and his wife Shirley of Princeton; three grandsons, Bruce Bailey and his wife Betsy of Georgetown, S.C. and their children, Beth Ann, Tyler and Rachel; Steven Bailey and his wife Celeste of Ruffin, N.C. and their children, Austin and Patrick; and Brandon Bailey and his wife Colleen of Greenville, S.C. and their daughter, Emma; two brothers, Jack Blankenship and his wife Marvis of Spanishburg and Paul Blankenship and his wife Lucille of Baltimore, Md.; and two sisters, Margaret Runion of Spanishburg and Augusta Stinnett and her husband Bob of Franklin, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. today at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Paul Hall and Scott Hodge officiating. Interment and graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.

From: Lorene Mancuso lorenefm(at)wildak.net

Submitted by June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2005, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Hattie Dau of Wyatt Blankenship & Nancy Wolford

Blankenship, Wyatt Son of Monterville Blankenship & Julia Lockhart

Mrs Hattie Dyer., 72, of 200 Church Lane, Mercer Manor, Princeton, died peacefully Friday evening, April 22, 2005 at her residence. Born Aug. 24, 1932, at Freeburn, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Wyatt and Nancy Wolford Blankenship. Mrs. Dyer was a devoted mother and homemaker and a member of the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Darrell Dyer, along with a brother, Wheeler Blankenship, and two sisters, Janie Sampson and Bessie Montgomery.

Survivors include eight children, Denver Dyer and wife Margie of Tyler, Texas, Elizabeth Redden and husband Curtis of Princeton, Terry James and companion Sonny Sizemore of Columbus, Ohio, Bobby Dyer and wife Marlene, Gene James and wife Crystal all of Denver, N.C., Allen James and wife Sylvia of Powell, Ohio, Tina James and companion John Griffith of Princeton, Tammy Asbury and husband Tim of Tazewell, Va.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Teresa James of Columbus; two sisters, Kathleen Blankenship and husband Anthony of Edgarton and Carol Gibson and husband Roger of Mullens.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from the Full Gospel Assembly Church on Fayette Street, Princeton with Pastor James Coburn officiating. Entombment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Garden Mausoleum on the Courthouse Road in Princeton.
From: Lorene Mancuso lorenefm(at)wildak.net

Submitted by June Green jgreen2801(at)cinci.rr.com

2006, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Friday, March 17, 2006
Blankenship, Lonnie Son of
                Dixie Mae Blankenship, 97, of Glenwood Retirement Village, Princeton, formerly of Crumpler and Bluewell, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Glenwood Retirement Village, Princeton. She was born on Aug. 26, 1908 in Madisonville, Ind. to the late Robert Moses and Martha Jane Birchfield. She was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church, Bluewell where she was active in the Choir and Ladies Bible Class.
                In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Blankenship; four sisters, Nannie Louise Blankenship, Susie Myers, Maggy Kirkland and Elizabeth Moses; four brothers, Woodrow Moses, Charles Moses, Albert Moses and John Moses. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
                Survivors: She will be sadly missed by special niece and caregiver, Janice K. Wilson and husband William J. of 15 Morningside Dr., Princeton; great-niece, Kim Pilkins and husband Charles and their son Chase of Princeton; great-nephew, Scott Wilson and wife Deborah of Charleston; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
                Burial at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
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From the Blankenship Board Author: Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com

2006, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

The Industrial News, September 20, 2006, Vol. No. 80, No.02, Page 2
Chaffins, Irene Elizabeth Wife of William C. Blankenship
Blankenship, William C. Son of
    Irene Eliabeth Chaffins Blankenship. 66, of Princeton, formerly of Hensley, passed away Friday, September 15, 2006, in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, West Virginia. Born March 12, 1940, in Iaeger, she was the daughter of the late Wallace (Red) Chaffins and Clemie May Rowe Chaffins.
                In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Blankenship, Sr.; a brother, Ira Chaffins; two sisters, Rita Mae Roberts and Ruby Bailey.
                She is survived by two sons, William C. Blankenship, Jr., and wife, Regina, and Brian K. Blankenship of the home; two sisters, Betsy Rose of Brushfork and Virginia Dudleson of Coalwoods; two brothers, George A. Chaffins of Hensley and Carl T. Chaffins of Brushfork; three grandchildren, who were her life, Samantha D. Blankenship and William C. Blankenship III, both of Roderfield, and Brittany Nicole Blankenship of Eckman; and a host of nieces and nephews.
                She was a very loving person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
    Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, September 20, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Roderfield Community House of Prayer with the Rev. Johnny Akers and Brenda Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Mitchell Cemetery, Hensley.
                                                                From Dreama D. Sinkkanen dsinkk(at)ma.rr.com

2007, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
Blankenship, Watt Jr.
Blankenship, Emmett Watt

PRINCETON — Watt Blankenship Jr., 77, of Athens Road, Princeton, died late Friday night, Jan. 12, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Feb. 24, 1929 at Kegley, he was the son of the late Emmett Watt Blankenship and Gladys Mahala Neal Blankenship.Educated in Mercer County, Junior was a retired logger and timberman. He was a former employee for the WV Department of Highways with 10 years of service. Junior loved the outdoors, he was an avid hunter, enjoyed going to the market for the cattle sales and to see all his friends. Junior Blankenship was a down to earth person, was honest and a hard worker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Danny Blankenship, two brothers, Robert and Doug Blankenship and a great grandchild, Tristan Blankenship.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Billie Steele Blankenship; a daughter, Linda Cox and husband Roger of Princeton; five grandchildren, Danny Jr., Anthony and Randall Blankenship, Joshua Cox and Jamie Kidd; great grandchildren, Danny III, Devon, Megan, Jay, Trystan, Cole, Ava and Jayden; two sisters, Patty Bradley of Princeton and Aileen Bailey and husband Harless of Archdale, N.C.

Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton. Danny Blankenship Jr., Josh Cox, Randall Blankenship, Michael Kidd, Terry Bradley and Jimmy McKenzie will serve as pallbearers.

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2007, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Charles Edward
Blankenship, Charles
Charles Edward “Chuck” Blankenship, 59, of 701 Washington Avenue, Princeton died suddenly Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Born May 26, 1947, at Princeton, he was the son of Charles & Bevadell Blankenship of Wood Street in Princeton. Chuck was educated in Princeton, was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving with the U.S. Armed Forces under the 1st Infantry Division and the 101st Airborne Division. He received many forms of recognition for his service including: the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharp-Shooting Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and several commendation medals. Chuck had been employed by the West Virginia Department of Highways for 39 Years.

Survivors His son, Charles “Eddie” Blankenship of Princeton Mother & Father Bevadell & Charles Blankenship of Princeton Two Siblings Connie Dobbins and Ronald Blankenship both of Princeton Three nephews and nieces Kevin Dobbins of Ohio Charles Blankenship of Princeton Kellie Hedrick of Princeton Several Great Nieces and Nephews He is also remembered by his special friend, Cora Viers of Princeton, his former wife, Diane Blankenship of Virginia and step daughter, Stephanie Simpkins of Virginia. A memorial service will be held 8:00 P.M. Tuesday (today) from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. A eulogy will be given by Charles Mathena. Entombment will follow at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Resthaven Memorial Park Mausoleum in Princeton. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday by 10:30 AM. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted by the WV Honor Guards.

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Posted by Ricky Weinberg rickynj58(at)msn.com

2007, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Henry Jr.
Blankenship, Henry Sr.
PRINCETON — Henry Blankenship Jr., 83, of Old Bluefield Road, Princeton, formerly of Maitland, died early Friday morning, March 9, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born Dec. 15, 1923 in Iroquois, he was the son of the late Henry and Rinda Milam Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was a veteran of World War II serving with
the U.S. Navy. He held a lifetime membership in the American Legion Post No. 8 of Welch. Mr. Blankenship retired from the McDowell County Board of Education in the Maintenance Department. He was a member of Airport Church of God, Bluefield. Henry loved playing musical instruments, making music, and listening to bluegrass and gospel music. He had moved from Maitland to Princeton in 2002. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marushia Blankenship, along with three brothers, Cecil, Eddie and Johnny Blankenship.

Survivors include his only child, Libby Rotenberry and her husband Jay of Princeton; two grandchildren, Jill Hensley and Andrea Rotenberry, both of Princeton; two great grandchildren, Shane and Brooke Hensley; siblings, Stella Akers of Fayetteville, N.C., Thelma Sliger and David Blankenship, both of Lakeland, Fla., Shelby Haskins and Elmer Blankenship, both of Flint, Mich., Teddy Blankenship of Tennessee, Jimmy Blankenship of Premier, Buddy Blankenship of Welch; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2007, from the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Pastors Dana Hambrick and Virginia Russ officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum of the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Courthouse Road in Princeton.

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2007, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blandcountynews.com , Thu, 26 Apr 2007

Blankenship, Mertie Lee Dau of

Annie Marie Bivens Rudd, 81, of Princeton, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Princeton Community Hospital. Funeral service was held Wednesday, April 4, at 8 p.m. at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton, W.Va., with Pastor Glen Hornbuckle officiating. A graveside service was held Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va.

She was born Nov. 5, 1925, at Nidie, a daughter of the late Luther and Mertie Lee Blankenship Bivens. She was a graduate of Rocky Gap High School and taught school in Rocky Gap during the 1940s and 1950s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Carl Rudd; two brothers, Edward Bivens and Ernie Bivens; two half brothers, Milton Bivens and John Bivens; two half sisters, Bessie Clark and Linnie Lambert; and two sisters-in-law, Jean Bivens and Florence Bivens.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Robert Belknap of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a brother, Harold Bivens of Bastian; sister-in-law, Ethel Bivens of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Sarah Margaret Dau of Thomas Roy Blankenship & Ada Walls
Blankenship, T. R. Thomas Roy son of Eli Harrison Blankenship & Amanda Jane Bailey
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007

SPANISHBURG - Sarah Margaret Runion, 85, of Spanishburg, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, in Princeton.Born Nov. 2, 1921 at Alpoca, she was the daughter of the late T.R. Blankenship and Ada Walls Blankenship. Mrs. Runion was retired from fashion merchandising. She was a member of Spanishburg United Methodist Church where she was past president of the United Methodist Women.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.D. White; second husband, C.G. Runion; one son, Dr. M.G. Runion; one brother, Paul Blankenship; and three sisters, Duvall Bailey, Pauline Crawford and Edith Blankenship.

Survivors include one son, Dr. J.D. White of Matoaka; one daughter, Rose Marie Davidson of Overland Park, Kan.; one brother, Jack Blankenship and his wife Marvis of Spanishburg; one sister, Augusta Stinnett and her husband Robert of Franklin, Tenn.

There will be a private graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg, Va., with the Revs. Casper Dalton and David Damewood officiating.

From Ricky Weinberg RickyNJ58(at)msn.com

2007, Princeton, Mercer Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Blankenship, Thomas William

Thomas William “Tommy” Blankenship, 47, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born August 18, 1960 in Bridgeport, Conn. to the late William Boyd “Bill” Blankenship and Jeannette Keating Blankenship of Princeton. Tommy served in the U.S. Army and had been employed at the Blankenship and Sons sawmill.

Tommy was preceded in death by his father, William, whom he loved dearly.

Survivors: Mother, Jeannette Blankenship; sisters “His Protector”, Laura and husband Don Bowles of Cheesy Creek, Beth Nowlin and companion John Phillips of Bluefield; “Younger” brother, Stephen Blankenship of Princeton; wife, Suzette Blankenship of Bluefield; six nieces and nephews, Christopher Bowles, Kenneth Bowles, Donald Bowles, Rebecca and husband Charlie McFadden, Kayla Blankenship and Ryan Blankenship; one great-niece, Taylor Bowles; four great-nephews, Jordan Bowles, Patrick Bowles, Dakota McFadden and Matthew Bowles. He was loved by all including aunts: Lucille B. Maye and Lorraine Peterson both of Connecticut; uncles, cousins, friends and extended family.

Memorial Services will be held today (Saturday), January 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Ginger Neely officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services today (Saturday) at the funeral home.
http://www.bdtonline.com/obituaries/local_story_004203742.html

2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV, Obituary

Blankenship, Evelyn C. Wife of Kimbel Blankenship
Blankenship, Kimbel Rev. Son of

Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph from 10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008PRINCETON –

Evelyn C. Blankenship, 79, of Princeton Health Care Center, Princeton, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born May 19, 1929 in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Everett Dyson, Sr. and Toye Phillips Dyson Hatfield. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a member of the Oceana Baptist Church in Oceana. She enjoyed gospel music and crocheting. She was happy to have been a resident of Princeton Health Care Center for several years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Kimbel Blankenship in 1982; one brother, Dennis Hatfield; and her stepfather, Ellis Hatfield.

Survivors include one daughter, Dolores Mills and her husband Gary of Beeson; one son, Jimmy Blankenship and his wife Jean of Louisa, Va.; one brother, Everett Dyson, Jr. and his wife Gracie of Beeson; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. John Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

From: liz morgan cha4258(at)yahoo.com

2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., VA, Obituary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Blankenship, Susie Payne

NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. — Susie Blankenship Payne, 89, of North Tazewell, Va., formerly of Buchanan County, Va., passed away Friday, January 4, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born September 7, 1918 at Blackey, Va., she was a daughter of the late Elder Taylor Blankenship and Nancy Stacy Blankenship.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Payne; one daughter, Nancy Jane Smith; two sons-in-law, Jimmy Smith and Bobby Cochran; one sister, Lula Mullins; five brothers, Virgis Blankenship, Edgar Blankenship, Hobart Blankenship, Homer Blankenship, and Richard Blankenship. Mrs. Payne was a wonderful mother and grandmother to five generations. She was also the oldest member of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church in Stacy, Va.

She is survived by five daughters, Juanita Cochran of Grundy, Va., Sue Garcia and husband, Ed of Margate, Fla., Jean Adkins and husband, Bill and Betty Payne, all of North Tazewell, Va., Rita Baldridge and husband, Rick of Tazewell, Va.; seven sons, Harold Payne and wife, Nancy of Bluefield, Thermon Payne and wife, Melissa of North Tazewell, Va., James Payne and wife, Ruth and John Payne and wife, Cathy, all of Bluefield, Va., Ted Payne and wife, Joyce of Eden, N.C., Kenneth Payne and fiancé, Tammy of Bristol, Tenn., Luther Payne and wife, Terri of Hickory, N.C.; two brothers, William Taylor Blankenship and wife, Hilda and Kenneth Blankenship and wife, Ruby, all of Hurley, Va.; one sister, Georgia Mounts of Grundy, Va.; 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va., with Elders Phillip Estep, James Stacy, and George Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Jim Smith, Jr., James Payne, Jr., Harold Payne, Jr., Alex Payne, Alex Lee Payne, Matthew Payne, Chris Martin, Richard Baldridge, Jr., Robert Baldridge; and great-grandsons: Michael Hackney and Tommy Justus. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church.
http://www.bdtonline.com/obituaries/local_story_005192720.html

2008, Princeton, Mercer Co., VA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph 10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008

Blankenship, Evelyn C.

PRINCETON — Evelyn C. Blankenship, 79, of Princeton Health Care Center, Princeton, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born May 19, 1929 in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Everett Dyson, Sr. and Toye Phillips Dyson Hatfield. Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and a member of the Oceana Baptist Church in Oceana. She enjoyed gospel music and crocheting. She was happy to have been a resident of Princeton Health Care Center for several years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Kimbel Blankenship in 1982; one brother, Dennis Hatfield; and her stepfather, Ellis Hatfield.