Josephine Cody

Josephine married William Curley Blankenship on 17 Jun 1917 in , Madison County, North Carolina, . William (son of Davis Beauregard Blankenship and Morning Blankenship) was born on 6 Jun 1894 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 May 1986 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mayberry Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Marie Sliger about 1943 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Marie was born on 10 Apr 1925 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mayberry Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Ruby Blankenship age 94, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Lakebridge Health Care Center.

Mrs. Blankenship was born in Washington County and the daughter of the late William Curly & Josephine Cody Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Lucile Blankenship, Esther Yarbor, Roy Blankenship, Campbell Blankenship, Fred Blankenship, Homer Blankenship, Welzia Blankenship, Floyd Blankenship and Fate Blankenship.

She was of the Methodist faith.

Mrs. Blankenship was a Hairdresser for over 70 years.

Survivors include a sister Velma Walters; and several nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, March 1, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. John Hitechew officiating. Interment services will follow at Mayberry Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Homer married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ATHENS, TN - Janet “Ruth” Rice, 73, of Athens, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at NHC Health Care in Athens, TN.

She was a native of Washington County, and was a long-time resident of Jonesborough, TN and was daughter to the late Roy and Marie Blankenship.

She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and graduate of Lamar High School. She retired from Alliance Data Systems in Johnson City, TN.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristi Dawn Rice and nephew Justin Blankenship.

She is survived by her son, Jeff and Tiffany Rice; step-grandchildren, Gage and Sydnee Duncan; a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Myra Blankenship; a nephew and spouse, Matt and Angie Blankenship; niece and spouse, Larae and Phil Graves; and several great nieces and one great nephew.

The family would like to thank NHC Health Care for their care and kindness during her stay.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions there will not be a formal visitation but friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home from 2:00-6:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021 to sign the register.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday March 12, 2021 at Mayberry Community Cemetery in Jonesborough, TN with Pastor Jeremy Dykes officiating.

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TELFORD - Wilma Jean Blankenship, age 70, Telford, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Miss. Blankenship was born February 26, 1952, in Washington County and the daughter of the late Fred & Rebecca Hensley Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Joann Saults, brother, Jerry Blankenship and special friend, Bill Browing.

She was a member of Vincent United Methodist Church until its closing.

Miss. Blankenship retired from Magnavox.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Hylton (Wallace); nephews and nieces, Eddie Brown (Kimberly), Becky Bailey, Sherry Booth (Gary) Michael Blankenship (Robin) and Michael Saults; great niece, Kayla Hill (Brandon); great-nephews, Tyler Brown (Gaby) and Trever Brown (Skyler); great-great nephews and nieces, Nehemiah and Camdon Hill and Ivy Mae Brown; sister-in-law, Brenda Gray; and a brother-in-law, Ron Saults.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2022, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Dykes and Brandon Hill officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday prior to the service.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Vincent Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Brown, Brandon Hill, Tyler Brown, Trever Brown, Michael Blankenship and Gary Booth. Honorary Bearer Richie Saults.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brian Patton, 45, Limestone, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Patton was born April 19, 1977, in Johnson City. He was the husband of Hannah Patton and father of Holly Patton, Limestone.
Brian was a mechanic at Cardinal Glass in Kingsport. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was a great and honest man who was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He loved spending his time teaching his daughter how to hunt, farm and help others.
Brian was a born again baptized Christian who put all his faith in God. While he may not have been able to attend church regularly, he made a point to watch sermons at home. Brian is now at peace with the Lord in Heaven.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Ida Patton and Homer Blankenship.
In addition to his wife and daughter, survivors include his parents, Ronnie Patton and Judy Blakenship Patton; sister, April Julian (Randy); grandmother, Hilda Blankenship; mother-in-law, Sallie Fatherree; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, at New Salem Cemetery with Rev. Craig Ponder officiating.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]