Bates County Obituaries

 

BLANKENSHIP, Irene Sliffe  (1909 - 1982)
Adrian Journal, Thursday, January 21, 1982. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD JAN. 13 FOR IRENE BLANKENSHIP -  Irene Sliffe Blankenship was born September 9, 1909 to Edgar and Lizzie Sliffe near Adrian, Missouri and departed this life January 10, 1982 at the Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Blankenship spent her entire life near the Adrian and Altona communities. She taught school at the No. 36 School in Cass County before marriage. She was married to Oscar Blankenship August 22, 1928 at Lee’s Summit, Missouri and to this union four children were born: Martha Cummings, Clinton, Missouri, Jo Anne Waite, Springfield, Missouri and Ruth Hinten, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her husband, four children, ten grandchildren, and one brother, Allison Sliffe of Loveland, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Mrs. Blankenship was an active member of the Adrian Christian Church where she had been a teacher in the Loyal Daughters’ Bible School Class and where she sang in the church choir. She was called upon for special music in the community. She was active with the Altona Community Club. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 13, 1982 at 1:30 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with Rev. Hubert Hinten and Tony Venturella officiating. Burial was made in the Altona Cemetery near Adrian.

BLANKENSHIP, Minnie Myrtle Morris  (1868 - 1920)
Adrian Journal, Thursday, June 10, 1920. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MRS. U.S. BLANKENSHIP DEAD -  This community was shocked when it was announced that Mrs. U.S. Blankenship had died at her home near Altona, Wednesday, June 2nd, 1920. She was 51 years, 9 months and 28 days old. Mrs. Blankenship had been in poor health for several years but it was not generally known that her condition had been more serious recently. Minnie Myrtle Morris was born in Barry county, Missouri, August 4th, 1868. She was united in marriage with U. S. Blankenship December 24, 1884. To this union eight children were born, the eldest died in infancy. Those living are Rose, Ray, Goldie, Bessie, Blanche, Oscar and Mayme. She united with the Church of Christ in 1886, and lived a devoted Christian until her death. Mrs. Blankenship was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a kind and helpful neighbor. None was more generally respected than was Mrs. Blankenship and her death has cast a gloom over the entire community and join in expressions of sympathy for the family in this their hour of sorrow. Besides the husband and children, Mrs. Blankenship is survived by her father, A. B. Morris, her mother preceded her in death June 8th, 1913. Funeral services for Mrs. Blankenship were held from the Altona Christian church, conducted by Rev. Leslie Lucas of Lee’s Summit. Burial was made in the Altona cemetery.

BLANKENSHIP, Oscar S. (1903 - 1997)
News X-press, Friday October 31, 1997. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Oscar S. Blankenship - Oscar Samuel Blankenship died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997 at his home east of Adrian, at the age of 94. Funeral services were held Oct. 24, at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, Mo. With the Rev. Jerry Jenkins, Kimberling City, Mo. And the Rev. Paul Burhart, Adrian, Mo. Officiating. Interment was in the Altona Cemetery, under the direction of the Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, Mo. Contributions in memory of Oscar may be made to the Altona Community Hall Building. Mr. Blankenship was born on Jan. 30, 1903 in Barry County, Missouri to Ulysses Grant and Minnie Myrtle (Morris) Blankenship. He moved with his family to the Altona community on Thanksgiving eve in 1905. He spent his entire life in the Altona Community. He was married to Anna Irene Sliffe on Aug. 22, 1928 and to this union was born one son and three daughters. He spent his life on the family farm north of Altona. He received his early education at the Crawford School and later attended and graduated from Gem City Business College in Quincy, Ill. He was a member of the Adrian Christian Church where he served many years as an elder. On June 1, 1984, he was united in marriage to Faye (Miller Lockard) with whom he spent his remaining years. He will be remembered as a faithful supporter of the Altona Cemetery and Community Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, four sisters and his first wife of 54 years, Irene. He leaves his wife, Faye, of the home; one son, Richard, Searcy, Ark.; three daughters, Martha Cummings, Clinton, Mo.; Jo Anne Waite, Springfield, Mo.; Ruth Hinton, Bartlesville, Okla.; two step-sons, Gene Lockard, Butler; Dale Lockard, Adrian, Mo.; one step-daughter, Judy Schnoebelen, Butler, Mo.; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

BLANKENSHIP, Smokey Jo (1981 - 2005)
Adrian Journal, 12 October 2005
Smokey Jo Blankenship 1981-2005 - Smokey Jo Blankenship, 24, Drexel, MO, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, 205 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, MO.

BLANKENSHIP, Ulysses Grant  (1866 - 1949)
Adrian Journal, Thursday March 31, 1949. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
U.G. BLANKENSHIP DIES -  Pioneer Grand River Resident Was 82 Years Of Age. U. G. Blankenship, a prominent pioneer farmer of the Grand River community, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd W. Brooks, at Butler, March 26. Mr. Blankenship, who was 82 years of age, had been in poor health for many months. Ulysses Grant Blankenship was born at Purdy, Barry county, Missouri, May 9, 1866. He grew to young manhood in that community. December 24, 1884, he was united in marriage to Minnie Myrtle Morris, who preceded him in death, June 2, 1920. Eight children were born to this union, the first dying in infancy. Surviving are Ross Blankenship, Purdy; Ray Blankenship, Butler; Oscar Blankenship, Adrian; Mrs. Goldie Dunn, Garden City; Mrs. Bessie Brooks, Butler; Mrs. Blanche Lyter, Williamston, Michigan; and Mrs. Mayme Thompson, Ballard. There are nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Emma Horine, Cassville, Missouri, also survives.
Mr. Blankenship moved with his family to Bates county in 1905. He located on a farm in Grand River township and resided on that same farm until ill health forced him t leave it only a few months ago. Mr. Blankenship united with the Christian church early in life and was an active worker in the church throughout his life. He served as an Elder for many years. Funeral services for the deceased gentleman were held from the Adrian Methodist church Sunday, March 27, conducted by the Rev. Paul Eckstein pastor of the Adrian Christian church. Interment was at Altona cemetery by Creath & Six.