J.K. BLANTON, VOLGA RESIDENT, DIES DECEMBER 10
James Kendrick Blanton, 62, resident of Volga, died from the effects of a stroke Tuesday, December 10, in Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland. He had been ill for the past seven years. The son of Sanford and Sarah Ann Blanton, he was born September 6, 1895 at Volga. Prior to his illness he engaged in farming. Survivors include his widow, Lizzie Blanton; two sons, James Douglas, Ashland, Harry Sanford Blanton, Volga; one daughter, Mrs. Hershell McKenzie, Ashland,; and the following brothers and sisters; George Blanton, Volga; Albert Blanton, Ironton, Ohio; Mrs. Oak Williams, Red Bush; Mrs. Edgar Lemaster, Wheelersburg, Ohio; Mrs. Rexford Trimble, Volga; Mrs. Vernie Butler, city. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 12:00 Thursday with Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. Jimmy Blanton as officiating ministers. Burial was made in the Blanton Cemetery at Volga.
Paintsville Herald
December 18, 1957