Photo by Joyce Hambleton Whitten
OBIT
Jonesboro [AR] Evening Sun
Thursday, December 14, 1951, pg 1
"Uncle Joe" Blankenship One of Monette Founders,
Dies Here Today At Age 91
Joseph E. (Uncle Joe) Blankenship, one of the founders of the town of Monette, died this morning at 10:45 at the age of 91.
Mr. Blankenship came to the eastern section of Craighead County in 1886 when the area was nothing more than a forest. He and a few other pioneer settlers were the first to make their home at the location of the present tow.
He helped clear away the land and owned one of the first farms in what is now a rich agricultural section. In 1898 he formed the Blankenship Company as a general mercantile store. Through good times and bad it has continued to operate. Today it is operated by his grandson, James Blankenship and his great grandson Jimmy, still known as Blankenship Company.
Mr. Blankenship was the oldest living resident of Monette. He had been in ill health for several years, but his condition became critical recently. He was at St. Bernard's Hospital when death occurred.
In the summer of 1950, the town of Monette paid homage to its oldest citizen when he was named honored guest at the "50 Years of Progress" celebration.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray Jackson of Jonesboro and Mrs. Gladys Agnew of Monette. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Gregg Funeral Home in charge.
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OBIT
Jonesboro [AR] Evening Sun
Thursday, December 14, 1951, pg 1
"Uncle Joe" Blankenship One of Monette Founders,
Dies Here Today At Age 91
Joseph E. (Uncle Joe) Blankenship, one of the founders of the town of Monette, died this morning at 10:45 at the age of 91.
Mr. Blankenship came to the eastern section of Craighead County in 1886 when the area was nothing more than a forest. He and a few other pioneer settlers were the first to make their home at the location of the present tow.
He helped clear away the land and owned one of the first farms in what is now a rich agricultural section. In 1898 he formed the Blankenship Company as a general mercantile store. Through good times and bad it has continued to operate. Today it is operated by his grandson, James Blankenship and his great grandson Jimmy, still known as Blankenship Company.
Mr. Blankenship was the oldest living resident of Monette. He had been in ill health for several years, but his condition became critical recently. He was at St. Bernard's Hospital when death occurred.
In the summer of 1950, the town of Monette paid homage to its oldest citizen when he was named honored guest at the "50 Years of Progress" celebration.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray Jackson of Jonesboro and Mrs. Gladys Agnew of Monette. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Gregg Funeral Home in charge.
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Photo by Joyce Hambleton Whitten
OBIT
Jonesboro [AR] Evening Sun
Thursday, December 14, 1951, pg 1
"Uncle Joe" Blankenship One of Monette Founders,
Dies Here Today At Age 91
Joseph E. (Uncle Joe) Blankenship, one of the founders of the town of Monette, died this morning at 10:45 at the age of 91.
Mr. Blankenship came to the eastern section of Craighead County in 1886 when the area was nothing more than a forest. He and a few other pioneer settlers were the first to make their home at the location of the present tow.
He helped clear away the land and owned one of the first farms in what is now a rich agricultural section. In 1898 he formed the Blankenship Company as a general mercantile store. Through good times and bad it has continued to operate. Today it is operated by his grandson, James Blankenship and his great grandson Jimmy, still known as Blankenship Company.
Mr. Blankenship was the oldest living resident of Monette. He had been in ill health for several years, but his condition became critical recently. He was at St. Bernard's Hospital when death occurred.
In the summer of 1950, the town of Monette paid homage to its oldest citizen when he was named honored guest at the "50 Years of Progress" celebration.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray Jackson of Jonesboro and Mrs. Gladys Agnew of Monette. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Gregg Funeral Home in charge.
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OBIT
Jonesboro [AR] Evening Sun
Thursday, December 14, 1951, pg 1
"Uncle Joe" Blankenship One of Monette Founders,
Dies Here Today At Age 91
Joseph E. (Uncle Joe) Blankenship, one of the founders of the town of Monette, died this morning at 10:45 at the age of 91.
Mr. Blankenship came to the eastern section of Craighead County in 1886 when the area was nothing more than a forest. He and a few other pioneer settlers were the first to make their home at the location of the present tow.
He helped clear away the land and owned one of the first farms in what is now a rich agricultural section. In 1898 he formed the Blankenship Company as a general mercantile store. Through good times and bad it has continued to operate. Today it is operated by his grandson, James Blankenship and his great grandson Jimmy, still known as Blankenship Company.
Mr. Blankenship was the oldest living resident of Monette. He had been in ill health for several years, but his condition became critical recently. He was at St. Bernard's Hospital when death occurred.
In the summer of 1950, the town of Monette paid homage to its oldest citizen when he was named honored guest at the "50 Years of Progress" celebration.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray Jackson of Jonesboro and Mrs. Gladys Agnew of Monette. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Gregg Funeral Home in charge.
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