1. Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Neil L Blankenship
Date of Birth 8 Jan 1932
Birth Place Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name Vilona Hurley
Volume Number 068
Certificate Number 33530
Volume Year 1932"
1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Rose P. Blankenship
Social Security Number 232-80-4541
Birth Date 31 Jan 1934
Issue year 1965
Issue State North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence 45385, Xenia, Greene, Ohio, USA
Death Date 21 Feb 2010"
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Roberts, 66, of Davy, WV, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. Born August 20, 1956 in Pikeville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Neil Blankenship and Rosie Prater Blankenship."Pauline was a homemaker and affiliated with the Pentecostal Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Tommy Blankenship and a step-son, David Roberts."Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, David Brine Roberts; three step-sons, Shane Roberts of Princeton, Brett Roberts and Brandon Roberts both of Coalwood; three daughters, Ashley Martin and Bubs of Brier Creek, WV, Kayla Musolin and wife Mary of Roanoke, VA, Tina Brock and Jason of Jasper, GA; two step-daughters, Melena Wells of Asco and Miranda Wells of Davy; one brother, Jerry Blankenship of Orlando, FL; five sisters, Kathy Blankenship of Georgia, Vicky Hurley of Bradshaw, Phyllis Blankenship of Ohio, Lois Blankenship of IN, and Stella Blankenship of Mohawk; twenty-two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
"Funeral services with be conducted Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11AM from the Big Sandy Lighthouse Church in Big Sandy with the Pastor Marie Bolden, officiating. Burial will follow in the Asco Community Cemetery at Asco.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday, August 3, 2023 after 6 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vicky Hurley, 48, of Raysal, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in the University of Kentucky Health Care in Lexington, KY."Vicky was born September 5, 1976 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Neil and Rose Prater Blankenship.
"In addition to her parents, Vicky was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Jerry Blankenship and two sisters, Stella Blankenship and Pauline Roberts.
"Survivors include her husband, Johnny Hurley of Raysal; one daughter, Misty Hurley of Indiana; three grandchildren, Jayveon, Dakarri, and Deriana; three siters, Phyllis Blankenship and husband Bruce of Xenia, OH, Cathy Blankenship of Gasper, GA and Lois Blankenship of IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Refuge Church in Raysal, WV from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 o’clock.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Ricky Garlic officiating at the Refuge Church at Raysal, WV. Burial will follow in the Henderson Cemetery at Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Walter Blankenship
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date 4 Feb 1948
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 9 Jul 1969
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Eckmand Blankenship
Mother Sylvia Prater
Spouse Stella Ruth Blankenship
Certificate Number 1969026429 "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Stella Ruth Blankenship
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 17
Birth Date 2 Dec 1951
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 9 Jul 1969
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father Neal Lanson Blankenship
Mother Rose Pearl Prater
Spouse Walter Blankenship
Certificate Number 1969026429"