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     Claudia Ann Blankenship was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Her married name was Hurt.¹ She married Unknown Hurt.^1,3 Claudia Ann Blankenship was born on September 1, 1939 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of May 2, 1984,her married name was Alford.⁴ She married Charles Ray Alford on May 2, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Claudia Ann Blankenship died on April 28, 2010 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 70.¹ She OAKVALE — Claudia Ann Blankenship Hurt, 70, of 300 Brinkley Road in Oakvale, also a resident of the Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Va., died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, Va. Born September 1, 1939 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Cleo Terry Blankenship of Oakvale and the late Emory Blankenship. She had lived in Oakvale and the surrounding area all of her life and was a graduate of Oakvale High School. By faith, she was affiliated with the Church of God. Additional survivors include one sister, Shirley Waldron of Narrows, Va; two brothers, Lonnie Nathan Blankenship of the home in Oakvale and Emory Lee Blankenship and wife Tina of Huntington, W.Va; five nieces, Sherry Dobbins, Patricia Mount, Lisa Reynolds, Sheila Shelburne and Melissa Weiss; and two nephews, Richard L. Waldron and Larry Dean Waldron. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010 the G.E. Davis Chapel of Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale with Pastor Clifford Harless and Brother Paul Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. today. Fredeking Funeral Service in Oakvale is in charge of arrangements. on April 30, 2010.¹

     Shirley Mae Blankenship Shirley Mae Waldron, 78, of Radford and Narrows, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019 at her home in the Snowville Community in the loving care of her family and hospice. Born in Princeton, WV on July 26, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Emory and Cleo Terry Blankenship. Shirley had worked as a seamstress in Narrows and in production at Kohl Morgan in Radford. She was a devout Christian attending The Church of The Lord Jesus Christ at Elgood, WV and earlier at North Narrows Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Dickie Waldron, her sister Claudia Ann Hurt, her brother Emory Lee Blankenship and three infant siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Larry Waldron of Dublin and Richard Lee Waldron and his wife Kathy of Narrows; her daughters and sons-in-law Shelia and Terry Shelburne of Radford, Melissa and Michael Weiss of Pembroke; her brother and sister-in-law Nathan and Shelby Blankenship of Princeton, WV; her seven grandchildren; and her eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm in The Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow Street, Pembroke, VA with Pastors Eddie Kendall and Tommy Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Angels Rest Memory Gardens at Narrows.⁴ She was buried at Angels Rest Memorial Gardens, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,4 She was born on July 26, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,4 As of December 18, 1957,her married name was Waldron.³ She married Richard Dick Waldron on December 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Shirley Mae Blankenship died on April 23, 2019 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Richard Dick Waldron was buried at Angels Rest Memorial Gardens, Giles Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 230-38-6986.⁵ He was born on January 1, 1935 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 He married Shirley Mae Blankenship, daughter of Emory Blankenship and Cleo Blouie Terry, on December 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Richard Dick Waldron died on August 30, 1996 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 61.^5,3,4

     Lonnie Nathan Blankenship Lonnie Nathan Blankenship, 81 of Princeton, departed this life to be with the Lord November 1, 2019 after battling Liver cancer. Nathan went peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family and 2 dedicated Amedisys Hospice employees Jennifer and Sherry. Born April 8, 1938 in Mercer County, Nathan was the son of the late Emory Blankenship and Cleo Terry Blankenship and the last of his siblings Emory Lee Blankenship (Tina) Claudia Ann Blankenship Hurt and Shirley Mae Waldron (Dickie) and 3 infant siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Shelby Lane Blankenship of Princeton and her children that he loved as his own, Dewey Junior Lane, Brian Lane, Kimberly Fela and Melissa Harman all of Princeton. Grandchildren Margo Harman, Alex Harman, Zachary Harman, Derek Watson (Stephanie) Great Grandsons Eli, Oakley and Lucas Watson. Nieces and nephews, Sheila Shelburne (Terry) Larry Waldron, Richard Waldron (Kathy) Melissa Weiss (Mike) Patrica Mount, Sherry Dobbins (Rusty) Lisa Reynolds (Bobby) and one Aunt Virginia Terry Crabtree (Jessie). Nathan was a dedicated Christian and attended Kellysville Church of God (Pastor Atkins) The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Pastor Hazelwood) and Sweet Home Baptist Church (Thurman Belcher). For 79 years Nathan dedicated his life to work, church and family and remained single until he met his one and only true love Shelby Lane. Falling in love at first sight, engaged on date two and marrying August 5, 2017. True Love that made news in the Bluefield Telegraph. Nathan’s last two years of his life were filled with joy while he cruised and vacationed with his true love. So much happiness that God allowed Nathan to experience before his departure from this earth. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Nathan, will be held at Noon. Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from the Sweet Home Baptist Church on Willowbrook Road in Princeton with Pastor Thurmond Belcher and Paul Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 8, 1938 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Shelby Unknown on August 5, 2017.³ Lonnie Nathan Blankenship died on November 1, 2019 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.³

     Emory Lee Blankenship was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁵ He Emory Lee Blankenship, 80, of Huntington, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with Pastor Greg Lunsford officiating. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. He was born June 30, 1936 in Oakvale, W.Va., a son of the late Emory and Cleo Terry Blankenship. He was an auto mechanic and was a member of Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Pauline Blankenship, a sister, Claudia Ann Blankenship, two grandsons, Stewart Chapman Jr., and Matthew Chapman, and a son-in-law, Michael Mount. He is survived by three daughters, Trish Mount of Ona, W.Va., Sherry (Rusty) Dobbins of Barboursville and Lisa (Bobby) Reynolds of Proctorville, Ohio; one sister, Shirley Waldron of Narrows, Va; one brother, Nathan Blankenship of Oakvale, W.Va; five grandchildren, Jason (Veronica) Napier, Jessica (Latoya) Napier, Andy (Kama) Reynolds, Samantha Taylor and Amanda (Brett) Bocook; 12 great-grandchildren, and special friend, his dog Rudy.⁵ He was born on June 30, 1936 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Thelma Pauline Rash on May 1, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,7 Emory Lee Blankenship died on May 13, 2017 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 80.⁵

     Charles William Davis Charles William Davis, 73, of White Post, VA, formerly of Beckley, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He peacefully entered the gates of Heaven at his home surrounded by family. Charlie was born in 1947 in Beckley, WV to the late Calvin George Davis and Louise Marie Davis Blankenship. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1965 and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Concord College in Athens, WV. Charlie served in the Philippines during the Vietnam War in communications for the United States Air Force. He spent the majority of his career as General Manager at the Dr. Pepper/7-UP Bottling Company in Beckley, WV. After retirement, he was an Adjunct Professor at Mountain State University. Charlie was a member of Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and taught the college aged Sunday School class. Most recently, he was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. He also served as past president of the Beckley Chamber of Commerce and West Virginia Bottling. Charlie was a treasurer of the Kiwanis Club, Gideon's and Paralyzed Veterans Association (PAV). He enjoyed all types of sports, riding his motorcycle, gardening, boating and traveling. Charlie was an avid sports fan of NASCAR, WVU and Woodrow Wilson High School. He was also blessed with several close friends who walked with him through his journey every step of the way the last five years of his life. But the joy of Charlie's life was spending time with his family and especially his 5 grandchildren. He was a regular presence at all of their activities and special events! Charlie married his wife of 51 years, Nancy Kay Marcinko on January 24, 1969 in Beckley, WV. Surviving with his wife Nancy are Charlie's children; Lori Rohani (Mark) of Middletown, VA, Kellie Vaught (B.K.) of Beckley, WV and Leigh-Anne Hines (Will) of Gainesville, VA; five grandchildren, Landon Rohani of Middletown, VA, Sydney and Bailey Vaught of Beckley, WV, and Juliana and Olivia Hines of Gainesville, VA; sister, Kathy Bowles of Aiken, SC; brother George Davis (Peggy) Abingdon, VA, and many nieces and nephews that he loved. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Grace Laura Rohani in 2005. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 27, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Nancy Kay Marcinko on January 24, 1969 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Charles William Davis died on June 1, 2021 at White Post, Clarke Co., Virginia, at age 73.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-62-3785.³ Leonard Ray McNulty Leonard Ray McNulty, 56, of Beckley died Feb. 17, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, an Army veteran, a former employee of Melton Mortuary, Beckley, a policeman for the cities of Beckley and Clearwater, Fla., attended St. Frances deSale Church, Beckley, and was a Fraternal Order of Police member. Surviving: wife, Mary Ellen Davis McNulty; daughters, Patty Dacus of Odessa, Texas, Brenda Graham and Carmen Hensley, both of Beckley, Deby McLachlan of Arnold, Mo., stepsons, Larry Spence of Kannapolis, N.C., Samuel Foley of Atlanta; stepdaughters, Ruth Kamensky of Beckley, Connie Hurlocker of Kannapolis, Eva Wood of Carthage, N.C., Melanie Dolman of Sanford, N.C; sisters, Lillian McCollum of Ashford, Mary Louise Pachuta of Beckley; 10 grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m.Thursday at Melton Mortuary with the Rev. Sam Sacus and the Rev. Travis White officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.⁴ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 15, 1940 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Jane Duncan, daughter of John Thomas "Johnnie" Duncan and Mary Ellen Wallace, on February 7, 1960 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Leonard Ray McNulty and Betty Jane Duncan were divorced before May, 1967.⁵ Leonard Ray McNulty died on February 17, 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^3,4

     David Wilson Arthur was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 27, 1939 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Shirley Ann Duncan, daughter of John Thomas "Johnnie" Duncan and Mary Ellen Wallace, on May 27, 1961 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 David Wilson Arthur died on June 17, 2018 at West Virginia at age 79.³ He David Wilson Arthur, 79, of Shady Spring passed away June 17, 2018. Graveside Service will be at 12pm Friday, June 22, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 20, 2018.³

     Her Social Security Number was 262-82-8300.⁴ Frieda/Freda Lorena Collins was born on April 30, 1905 at Mt. Hope, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 26, 1930,her married name was Evans.² She married Azel Ross Evans, son of Uria Evans and Paradine Emmazetta "Emma" Canaday, on December 26, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Frieda/Freda Lorena Collins died on November 12, 1988 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 83.^3,4

     Barbara Kay Evans Barbara Kay Koehl was born on February 8, 1935 and passed away on July 22, 2019 and is under the care of Aycock Funeral Home.⁴ She was born on February 8, 1935 at West Virginia.^4,3 As of August, 1963,her married name was Koehl.² She married Stephen Alden Koehl in August, 1963 at Dade Co., Florida.^1,2 Barbara Kay Evans died on July 22, 2019 at Florida at age 84.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 410-64-2581.⁶ Stephen Alden Koehl was born on October 12, 1916 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.^3,6,4,5,7 He married Barbara Kay Evans, daughter of Azel Ross Evans and Frieda/Freda Lorena Collins, in August, 1963 at Dade Co., Florida.^1,2 Stephen Alden Koehl died on January 15, 1990 at Martin Co., Florida, at age 73.^3,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-5459.⁷ Forest Emmons Hill was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on November 1, 1893 at Lockwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^7,2,4,5,6 He married Minnie Louise Evans, daughter of Uria Evans and Paradine Emmazetta "Emma" Canaday, on December 7, 1916 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Forest Emmons Hill died on July 5, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^7,3,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-5909.³ Curtis Koontz married Lillian Margaret "Maggie" Evans, daughter of Uria Evans and Paradine Emmazetta "Emma" Canaday.^1,4 Curtis Koontz was born on November 19, 1904 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,3,2 He and Lillian Margaret "Maggie" Evans were divorced on February 4, 1972 at Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁶ Curtis Koontz died on October 17, 1976 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 71.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 233-56-9938.¹⁰ Lena Maxine Crowe was buried at Hall Cemetery, Hall's Ridge Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9 She was born on March 10, 1938 at Corrine, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,10,9 As of August 31, 1953,her married name was Wiley.⁶ She married Jimmy Carson Wiley on August 31, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ As of November 14, 1959,her married name was Smith.¹¹ Lena Maxine Crowe married John Raymond Smith on November 14, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,12,9 Lena Maxine Crowe died on February 12, 1994 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^2,10,9 She PRINCETON - Mrs. Lena Maxine Smith, 55, of Hickory St., Princeton, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994, at a Bluefield hospital. Born at Corinne, she was the daughter of Letha Mae Hall Crowe Farley of the Athens Road, Princeton, and the late Abe Crowe. She was a sewing machine operator for the Tultex Corporation in Bland, Va., for eight years. She attended the Silver Springs Baptist Church in Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Smith, and her step father. Survivors: sons, John D. Smith of Windmill Gap and Jamey D. Smith of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Freddie (Teresa) White and Mrs. Pamela McBride, both of Princeton; sister, Ms. Anna Mae Crowe of Princeton; brothers, Perry Crowe and Preston Crowe, both of Princeton, and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Rev. Gerald McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery on the Halls Ridge Road in Princeton. on February 14, 1994.⁹

     John Raymond Smith was buried at Reid Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He was born on April 26, 1935 at Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lena Maxine Crowe, daughter of Albert G. Crowe and Letha Mae Hall, on November 14, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 John Raymond Smith died on June 18, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.^1,3