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Alfred Lewis Blankenship III, a respected member of the community, passed away on October 22. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will be held at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA on October 25 at 7 p.m. Prior to the service, friends and family are invited to pay their respects between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Alfred will be laid to rest in a private burial at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Cedar Bluff.

In addition, we also mourn the loss of Hugh Edwin Cooke. He passed away on October 18 at the age of 87. A service will be held on October 25 at 1 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, VA. Friends and loved ones are welcome to gather at the church one hour before the service to honor Hugh’s memory.

These individuals have left a lasting impact on those around them, and their presence will be deeply missed in the community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of Alfred Lewis Blankenship III and Hugh Edwin Cooke during this difficult time. May they rest in peace.