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Ellis Ira “Chalk” Blankenship, born August 20, 1950, of Harlan, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on March 3, 2026. A devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend, Chalk spent most of his life in Maryville, Tennessee, where he built deep roots in the community...
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