1. Tankersley Funeral Home & Cremation Services; Mullens, WV; Posted OBit.
"Ancel Paul Blankenship, 84, formerly of Stephenson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015."Born May 11, 1931 at Stephenson, he was the son of the late Luther and Orpha Prince Blankenship and stepson of Louise Cataline Blankenship.
"Paul liked to golf and travel. He retired from McLouth Steel Corporation and for several years him and his wife owned some fast food restaurants.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by four sisters, Irene McKinney and husband, Glen, Hester Lefler and husband, Laverne, Hazel Roop and husband, Pete, and Norma Fann and husband, Robert Sr.; and two brothers, Gaylord Blankenship and David Blankenship.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Corbin (Lee) Blankenship; one brother, Gene Blankenship and his wife, Joyce of MI; two sisters, Deck Blankenship and Barbara Lester both of Mullens; two sisters-in-law, Libby Blankenship and Janet Blankenship Meadows; and several nieces and nephews.
"Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. ..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 1179A;
Image 59 of 64; Household #501.
Listed as Lorene Proffit; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Troy Proffitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 1179A;
Image 59 of 64; Household #501.
Listed as Franklin Proffit; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Troy Proffitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry Ray Proffitt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1950
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Apr 1968
Marriage Place: Dublin, Virginia, USA
Father: Troy Proffitt
Mother: Nannie M Rowe
Spouse: Bonnie Gale Reeves
Certificate Number: 1968013057"
3. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry Ray Proffit
Gender: Male
Death Age: 62
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1950
Birth Place: Bradshaw, WV
Residence Place: Dublin
Death Date: 26 Dec 2012
Burial Date: 31 Dec 2012
Parents: Troy Ray Proffit; Annie Roe Proffit
Spouse:
Bonnie Gale Proffit
Child:
Troy Ray Proffit
Eric David Proffit
Bonnie Jean B.J. Stillwell
Jerry Walter Proffit
Siblings:
Jean Troy
Ruth Rooush
Frank Proffit
Joe Bill Proffit
Loraine Hanson
Tommy Proffit"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Denise Drake Horton; 28 Dec 2012.
" Larry Ray Proffit
Birth 4 Feb 1950
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Dec 2012 (aged 62)
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
North End Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102749511"Additional Information Posted:
"Larry Ray Proffit, 62, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home. Mr. Proffit was born in Bradshaw, WV to the late Troy Ray and Annie Roe Proffit. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Gale Proffit. Survivors include his children; brothers; sisters; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Gary Tibbs officiating. Burial will follow in the North End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bonnie Gale Reeves
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Apr 1968
Marriage Place: Dublin, Virginia, USA
Father: Charlie Reeves
Mother: Ruby E Harriman
Spouse: Larry Ray Proffitt
Certificate Number: 1968013057"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Denise Drake Horton; 28 Dec 2012.
" Bonnie G. Reeves Proffit
Birth 20 Jun 1952
USA
Death 30 Nov 2009 (aged 57)
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
North End Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 45046929"Additional Information Posted:
"Bonnie G. Reeves Proffit, 57 of Dublin, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009 at Pulaski Community Hospital."Mrs. Proffit is survived by her husband Larry Ray Proffit of the home; daughter B.J. (Minnie) Stillwell of Dublin; sons & daughters-in-law Jerry Walter & Carla Proffit of Roanoke, Troy Ray Proffit of Dublin, and Eric David & Kathy Proffit of Radford; sisters Carol D. Sharp White of Ocala, FL, Tara J. Reeves Porter of Galax, Doris E. Reeves Chandler of West Virginia, Glenda K. Reeves Tibbs of Radford, and Opal J. Reeves Manuel of Florida; half brothers Kenny H. Sharp of Galax and Robert D. Sharp of Wythe County; half sisters Elizabeth Reeves Funk of Virginia, Rita Reeves of Virginia and Julia Reeves McKenny of Hillsville; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; special grandson Matthew Eric Proffit, and Bernice E. Reeves.
"She was preceded in death by a brother Ronald E. Reeves.
"Burial in the North End Cemetery."
William Joseph "Joe Bill" Proffitt
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. E-mail from Ms. Terry L. Johnson; 25 May 2015.
Most all of the information obtained on her Proffitt aunts and uncles came from this e-mail which
had a Family Group Sheet attached,