VIRGINIA BAILEY
Virginia Bailey, 95, of Hurricane, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Cabell HealthCare Center, Culloden, after a long illness. She was born to parents of Henry and (Vanie Cremeans) Bias. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Charles, John and Don Bias; daughter-n-law, Connie Bailey, son-n-laws, Marcel Dionne, Jerry Hutchinson, Frank McCormick and Randy Warner; grandsons, Rickey Dionne, Timmy Knight, Brandon Warner and great-grandson Jamie Dionne.
Virginia (Jenny) is survived by her sisters, Daisy Grouleau of Culloden and Linda Burchfield of SC, and seven children, Eugene (Pat Bailey) Frances McCormick, Rosie (Dee Elswick) Kathy Hutchinson, Vickie (John Chapman) Libby Warner, Joe (Lori Bailey).
She was lovingly called Mama Jenny to 13 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family leaving behind wonderful memories and lots of her favorite pictures. The Pallbearers will be her Grandsons.
Funeral service was Friday, May 3, at Allen Funeral Home with Pastor John Chapman (son-n-law) officiating. Burial was in Forest Memorial in Milton.
ALBERT LEE BLANKENSHIP
Albert Lee Blankenship, 73, of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home following a short illness. He was a Christian and member of Manilla Chapel Church. He worked in construction and was a member of Laborer’s Union Local #1353, Charleston. Albert loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Born December 19, 1950 in Leon, he was the son of the late Chester V. and Clara Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Melissa Blankenship, Gail Stutler, George Blankenship, Cora Mae Clinton, and Chester Junior Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debbie Blankenship; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated. A Memorial Gathering of family and friends was held Wednesday, May 8, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo.