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VAIL, Marjorie was a longtime school teacher on Chase Ave. in Northside, dear cousin of Verlah Kathryn and Jean Ammerman, B. J. McConnell, and Jim Golter, also survived by many other cousins. Oct. 25, 2001. Age 83 years. Service at T. P. White & Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington on Saturday, October 27 at 9 A.M. Memorials to American Diabetes Association or charity of your choice. www.tpwhite.com.

VALVANO, Ronald, beloved son of Marie Valvano and the late Malio Valvano, wife Donna, loving father of Cyndie Valvano-Dennis, Tina (Daniel) Johns, Michael (Elaine), Ronald (Karen) and Dean (Debra) Valvano, dear grandfather of nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren, dear brother of Diane Vandegraft and Vickie (David) Koenig, Died Wednesday, June 22, 2005. Age 68. Friends may call at the Vitt, Stermer and Anderson Funeral Home 4619 Delhi Rd., Saturday, June 25, 2005 from 12 Noon until time of service 4 P.M. Donations may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.

VanArsdall, Donna -HARRODSBURG - Services for Donna Marie VanArsdall, 89, of Lexington, were Saturday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. She died March 13 at Pimlico Manor Nursing Home of Lexington. She was the widow of Riker VanArsdall, formerly of Harrodsburg. Born Feb. 29, 1916, in Baker, Ore., she was the daughter of the late George and Emma Southworth Bagley. She was a retail clerk and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include three daughters, Marie Fletcher of Ill., Linda Fine and Nancy Ormson, both of Texas; and a son, Richard Pearce of Va. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Linford Pearce. Visitation was Friday.  Danville Advocate 3/20/2005

VANDERMAN, Hazel V.; OH; 1997, June 18; (nee Beach), wife of Clarence Vanderman and the late James L. Martin, loving mother of Luella Steed of Mt. Orab, OH, James A. Martin of Las Vegas, NV, Richard L. Martin of Mt. Carmel, OH and Geraldine Walker of Atlanta, GA, also survived by 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren, dear sister of the late Allen and Clarence Beach. Wednesday, June 18, 1997. Age 91. Residence Withamsville.  Friends may call 7 to 9 PM Saturday, June 21 at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W.Main St., Amelia. Funeral service will be Sunday 2 PM at the funeral home. Interment Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, OH. Memorials may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist School Computer Fund, 3353 St. Rt. 132, Amelia, OH  45102

VanDivier, Vergie - HARRODSBURG - Services for Vergie VanDivier, 89, of Harrodsburg, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Greg Humpert and Raymond Watts. Burial will be in Burner's Chapel Cemetery. She died Sunday at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 24, 1916, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Cordie Tyler Hungate. She was a retired teacher at Hill Top School and a seamstress at Cricketeer Manu-facturing Co. She was a member of Bruners Chapel Baptist Church where she was active in the Faith Sunday School Class. Survivors include a son, Barry VanDivier of Harrodsburg. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today and before the service Wednesday. Memorials may go to Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, Mackville Road, Harrods-burg, 40330 or Gideons International Bible Fund.Danville AM 3/29/2005

VANHOOK, Edith Mae Huckaba, 96, Brodhead, formerly of Somerset, died Thursday, June 14, 2001 at the Sowder Nursing Home in Brodhead. She was born May 15, 1905 in Wayne County, Tenn., the daughter of the late James Fletcher and Carrie Meek Cypert Huckaba. She owned and operated a fabric shop in Mt. Vernon for several years. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of Gideons International, a member of Eastern Star, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Somerset, belonging to the Mae Roberts Missionary Circle. Survivors include three daughters, Blanche Reuter, Cincinnati, Nancy Mullins, Mt. Vernon, and Sue Kirby, Somerset; eight grandchildren, Becky, Janet, Annette, Dyche, Carrie, Callie, Tonya and Wayne; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne VanHook; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 16 at 11 a.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Somerset.  Notice entered Friday, June 15, 2001. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANHOOK, Grace Marie, 90, of Connersville, Indiana, a native of Pulaski County, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at her residence. She was born July 13, 1912 in Pulaski County, and was one of fourteen children of James and Amanda Helen Whitaker Woodall. On April 23, 1932, she was married to Sidney L. VanHook of Pulaski County, and they moved to Union County, Indiana in 1942. From 1953 until her retirement in 1979, she worked in housekeeping at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She moved to Connersville from Butler County, Ohio, in 1982. Her hobbies included crocheting and quilting. Survivors include four sons and two daughters, Clinton J. VanHook and wife Beruta of Garland, Tx.; Edsel Lee VanHook and wife Barbara of Hot Springs Village, Ar.; Jessalene Allen, Mary Jo Bryant, Kenneth VanHook and wife Paula, James E. VanHook and wife Pat, all of Connersville; twenty-two grandchildren, three of whom she raised; thirty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; two brothers - Warren Woodall of Somerset and Carlos Woodall of Mt. Carmel, Oh.; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband (died July 29, 1980), daughter Sarah Helen Thomas (died March 8, 1980), grandson Tommy Bryant; nine sisters and two brothers.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted by Brother Scotty Nix at 2 p.m. in the Acorn Cemetery in Pulaski County. Friends may call Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Notice entered Monday, April 21, 2003. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANHOOK, Leamon E., 61, Hubble Rd., Stanford, KY, died Saturday, Feb. 22 at his residence.
He was born on July 14, 1941, son of the late Wiley Everett Vanhook and Milda Burdine Vanhook. He was a native of Pulaski County. He was a farmer and mechanic. Survivors include three sons, Cecil (and Debbie) Vanhook of Stanford, Harvey Joe (and Kim) Vanhook of Madisonville, KY, Micheal Vanhook of Stanford; two daughters, Kathy (Ancil) Dykes of Stanford and Susie (Lon) Cameron of Stanford; two brothers, Bill Vanhook of Somerset and Joe H. Vanhook of Florida; one sister, Wanda Holt of Somerset; 15 grandchildren and a special nephew whom he raised, Bill Correll. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Moore Vanhook and his parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Fox Funeral Home in Stanford with Bro. Jeff Whitehouse officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 24) at fox Funeral Home and 8 a.m. till the funeral on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Scottie Stamper, Jeremy Stamper, Adam Vanhook, Leamon Cameron, Joe Vanhook and Andrew Vanhook. Notice entered Monday, February 24, 2003. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset,KY

VanHook, Lena Sandidge, 86, of Moreland died Sunday, June 17 at her residence. A native of Lincoln County, she was born June 27, 1920 to the late Thales Madison and Mattie Mae Bishop Sandidge. She had retired from Hustonville School, where she cooked for 30 years, was a member of Moreland Christian Church, and the widow of Everett Maurice VanHook. She was also preceded in death by an infant son. Survivors include two daughters, Patty VanHook and Connie (Marvin) Wilson of Moreland; and nieces and nephews, including LaVon (James) Laswell and Jana, and Ronnie (Brenda) and Dale (Donna) Allen. Funeral services will be held today (June 21) at 1:30 p.m. at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Dale and Ronnie Allen, Dale Smith, Rick Cole, Billy Myers, James Laswell and Dr. Vance True.   IJ posted 6/21/2007

Vanhook, Melodie Lynn Dunbar, age 33, of James-town, Ky., passed away Monday, October 17, 2005 at her home. She was born March 5, 1972 the daughter of Perry and Lena Rose Dunbar who survive. She married Marlin Vanhook who survives. She is survived by two daughters-Maria Lynn Cooper and Miranda Rose Cooper both of Jamestown, Ky.; grandparents-Ralph and Mae Hancock of Eubank. She was preceded in death by her grandparents-Chester and Emma Meece. Funeral services were held Friday, October 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ernie Wyatt officiating. Burial was in the Reynolds Family Cemetery in Rockcastle County. Morris and Hislope Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Wayne County Outlook

VAN HOOK, Rosemary, 74, Norfleet Drive, Somerset, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at The Highlands Assisted Care in Somerset. She was born in the Ruth community May 1, 1928, daughter of the late Adrian and Rosetta Alexander Colyer. She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree and a school teacher with the Pulaski County School System. She was also a member of Somerset First United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include three sons, Gary (and Gretchen) Colyer, Seattle Wash., Larry (and Linda) Van Hook, Somerset, and Ben (and Judy) Van Hook, Science Hill; a daughter, Teresa (and Glen) Goldenberg, Louisville; a brother, Noel Colyer, Zainesville, Ohio; a sister, Leara Sears, Rensselear, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Van Hook, whom she married in 1946, in Rosewell, Ga., and who died in April 1986; her parents; and a sister, Bernice Glover. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 22), at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Doug Wilcox officiating. Burial will be in Mill Springs National Cemetery, Nancy. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8 a.m. today until time for services. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, March of Dimes or God’s Food Pantry. Notice entered Wednesday, January 22, 2003. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANHOOSE, Naomi Sears, Norwood, Ohio, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a daughter of the late George Thomas and Ottie Roark Sears. Survivors include a brother, Eugene (and Rebecca) Sears, Maindale, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew VanHoose; her parents; and a brother, the Rev. Ralph Sears. Funeral services will be noon today (July 30) at Treadway-Pollitt Funeral Home, Norwood, Ohio. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. today until time for services.
Information courtesy of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Notice entered Monday, July 29, 2002.
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VanHOOSIER, Hattie B. (nee Daulton), wife of the late Augustus W. VanHoosier, beloved mother of Florine (Wilbur) Godfrey, Helen Seal, Betty (Larry) Auel, Jacquline Johns, Halbert, Harold (Pat), Howard (Joann), Joey (Peggy), the late Herman, Calvin, Ernie, and Raymond VanHoosier, and Doraine Kelly, also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. December 28, 2005. Age 96 years. Residence Amelia, OH. Service at T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington on Saturday, December 31, at 10 A.M. Friends may call on Saturday from 9-10 A.M. Memorials to VistaCare Hospice.

VanHOOSIER Raymond A., devoted father of Raymond A. VanHoosier II, dear son of Hattie and the late Augustus VanHoosier, dear brother of Doreen, Halbert, Florene, Harold, Howard, Helen, Homer (Joey), Betty, Jacqueline, the late Herman, Calvin and Ernest. January 12, 2003, residence Withamsville. Graveside services at Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel, OH. on Wednesday, January 15 at 11:30 A.M.. Friends may call at T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington on Wednesday 9 A.M. to 11 A.M..

VANHOOZER, Ruby N. Niedermeier, 76, Hickory Hill Road, Nicholasville, formerly of Somerset, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at her residence. A native of Arkansas, she was born March 10, 1926, daughter of the late John and Bertha Lawrence Niedermeier. She was a cashier with A & P Grocery.
Survivors include two brothers, John Niedermeier, Michigan, and Ray Niedermeier, Arkansas; two sisters, Virginia Green, Garden City, Mich., and Emma Jean Carpenter, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Thomas Vanhoozer, who died Dec. 30, 1991; her parents; and two sisters, Mary Heusel and Orvetta Schwenk. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill, with Bro. David Carr officiating. Entombment will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Notice entered Tuesday, May 07, 2002. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANOVER, Dewey, 77, of Stearns, Ky., husband of Kathryn Vanover, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at the Scott County Hospital. He was a World War II veteran and retired coal miner. Funeral services were Monday, April 8, at the Hickman Strunk Funeral Home with Bro. James “Dee” Cox officiating. Burial was in the Higgenbotham Cemetery. Notice entered Monday, April 08, 2002. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANOVER, Goman, 64, of Stearns, Ky., died Sunday, July 29, 2001, at the Scott County Hospital in Oneida, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Kinzella Vanover. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at White Oak Junction Church. Burial will be in the Wright Cemetery. Friends may call today after 6 p.m. at the Hickman Strunk Funeral Home. Hickman Strunk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Notice entered Tuesday, July 31, 2001. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANOVER, Linnie Susie, 81, Magnolia Avenue, Somerset, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. A McCreary County native, she was born in the Sawyer community Sept. 30, 1919, daughter of the late Abner and Angeline Worley Taylor. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. Survivors include two daughters, Gladys Tate, Somerset, and Glenis (and John) Amick, South Gate, Calif.; two sisters, Flora Sizemore, Corbin, and Cora Taylor, Springfield, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Vicki, Samuel, Maleea, Mark, Ramicah, Rodney, Carla, Kim, Michelle, Orbin and Zane; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orbin Vanover, whom she married March 2, 1935, in McCreary County; her parents; a son, Harold Vanover; six brothers, Sid, Kenneth, James, Woody, Smyth and Ross Taylor; two sisters, Mae Taylor and Lois Hurst; and a granddaughter, Sandra. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. C.E. Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in Higginbotham Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Notice entered Thursday, May 24, 2001. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VANOY, Catherine "Irene" -LIBERTY - Catherine "Irene" Vanoy, 87, died Thursday at Russell County Hospital. Born March 3, 1917, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Corda and Emma Taylor. She was a housewife and the widow of Edward C. Vanoy. Survivors include three daughters, Ramona Armstrong of Louisville, Scarlett Marotta of Nashville, Tenn., and Dina Vanoy of Liberty; two sons, E.W. and Tim Vanoy, both of Liberty; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Weldon Ray Vanoy, and two daughters, Janice Stayton and Bonita Denson. Funeral services are 2 p.m. today at Bartle Funeral Home by Norman Larson. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg Allison, Waylon Roberts, Chad Atwood, Jim Taylor, Joe Neagle and Shelby Taylor. Visitation is after 9 a.m. today at Bartle Funeral Home.  7/11/2004 Danville Advocate

VARNER, Peggy L.  -CARROLLTON - Peggy Lyles Varner, 62, formerly of Danville, died Sunday at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, Ind. Born Sept. 13, 1942, in Madison, Ind., she was a daughter of Thelma Booth Hume of Carrollton and the late Wilbur J. Crockett. She was a homemaker, administrator of Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home and a member of Brookville Road Community Church in New Palestine, Ind.  Survivors include her husband, Mark A. Varner of Fountaintown, Ind.; a daughter, Lee Ann Yager of Newton, Ill.; two sons, Todd Lyles of Louisville and Chris Lyles of Lawrenceville, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Stacey O'Dell of Robinson, Ill.; a stepson, Mark E. Varner of Lawrenceville; a brother, Mike Crockett of Carrollton; and five grandchildren.  Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home by the Rev. Hubert Nolan. Burial will be in Carrollton Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Hancock Memorial Hospital Foundation.  Danville Advocate Feb. 1, 2005

VAUGHN, Amanda Megan, age 21, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of 295 Robertson Road, Columbia, KY passed away suddenly Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Amanda is survived by her father, Johnny M. Vaughn of Columbia; her mother, Donna J. Brockman Vaughn of Knifley, KY; one sister, Susan Burton of Lexington, KY; one niece, Taylor Marie Burton of Lexington, KY; her maternal grandmother, Margaret J. Dunn of Columbia, KY, and one special uncle, Rick Scott of Morgantown, KY.She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. Amanda was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James L. "Sonny" and Alice Mae Moran Vaughn and by her maternal grandfather, William Elzie Brockman. Amanda attended the Plum Point Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Martin officiating. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Hospice of Central Kentucky or to the Plum Point Baptist Church Building Fund.   Adair/Columbia News (Ky)

   VAUGHN, Mr. Earl, age 67 of Manchester passed away on Friday February 18, 2005 at his home. Funeral services were held on Sunday February 20, 2005 at 1pm at the Whites Branch House of Prayer Holiness Church with Roger Miller, Rodney Vaughn and Bob Bryant officiating. Burial was in the Cool Springs Cemetery in Manchester, Kentucky. He was born May 8, 1937 to the late Theo Vaughn and Lucy Hicks Vaughn. He is also preceded in death by a brother. Survivors include his wife Nannie MacIntosh Vaughn of Manchester. His mother, Lucy Hicks Vaughn and 4 daughters: Lisa and Steve Rogers of Mississippi, Annette and James Maston of Lexington, Tammie R. and Jerry Bryant and Carla and Carla and James Bryant all of Pine Knot. There are 7 brothers, 4 sisters, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren also surviving. He loved playing music in church, hunting and fishing. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. This information is furnished locally as a courtesy of Pine Knot Funeral Home. McCreary Co. Record

Vaughn, George F., age 71, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2005 at the Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. He was born February 25, 1934, a native of Ritner, Ky., the son of the late Sherman and Rebecca Corder Vaughn. He married Ruby L. Decker, who survives. He is also survived by two sons-Jeff Vaughn of Indianapolis and Douglas Vaughn of Laconia, Ind.; one daughter-Patricia Thompson of Corydon; onebrother-Fred Vaughn of Somerset, Ky.; five sisters-Ella Dean Vaughn and Irene Jones, both of Ritner, Ky., Nella Adams of Monticello, Ky., Hazel Coffey of Daleville, Ind. and Myrtle Abbott of Crossville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.Preceding him in death was three brothers-Theo, Carson and Elmo Vaught; and two sisters-Oreda Lamar and Bonnie Vaughn. He was a retired machinist from Indiana Gearworks in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Faith Assembly Church.Funeral services were held Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. James Allen and Bro Bud Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, Ind. BeanBlossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon, Ind. in charge of arrangements. Funeral notice courtesy of Hickey and Son Funeral Home.  Wayne Co. Outlook (WCO)

VAUGHN, James David, 45, Nancy, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 23rd, 2003 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. He was born September 11th, 1957 in the Pulaski Community of Pulaski County, Kentucky, a son of the late Sammy Vaughn and Betty Quinton Vaughn. He was a farmer.  He is survived by three brothers; John Robert Vaughn, Monticello, Kentucky, Sammy Allen Vaughn, Somerset, Kentucky and Gary William Vaughn, Nancy, Kentucky: three sisters; Judy King, Somerset, Kentucky Peggy VanHook, Somerset, Kentucky and Sharon Reynolds, Eubank, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 27th, 2003 at the Memory Chapel Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pulaski Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26th, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home *from Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY.

VAUGHN, Richard Lincoln, age 96, of Wayne County, Ky. passed away October 12, 2005. He was born in Wayne County, Ky. October 14, 1908 the son of the late Jim and Frona Vaughn.He married Christiana Cash Vaughn who preceded him in death.He is survived by four daughters-Barbara Johnson of Monticello, Ky., Glenda Gibson of New Castle, Ind., Mary Baumer of Woodland, Calif. And Marlene Callanan of Cypress, Calif.; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight older siblings. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Coy Webb officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Wayne County Outlook

VAUGHN, Stella Schoolcraft, 97, of Somerset, died Saturday, June 21, 2003 at the Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. She was born in Burnetta, Ky., on May 29, 1906, a daughter of the late Samuel and Rhodetta Compton Warner. She was a homemaker, and she attended First Baptist Church of Somerset.  Survivors include three sons, Herman (and Ernestine) Schoolcraft of Somerset, George (and Wilma) Schoolcraft of London, Ky., and Charles “C.P.” (and Edna) Schoolcraft of Greenwood, Ind.; two daughters, Carolyn Reeves of Hermitage, Tenn. and Linda (and Bill) Lucas of Tucson, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Christian Perk Schoolcraft, who died in 1946; her second husband, Joseph Vaughn, who died in 1963; four brothers, Hobert, Clifford, Virgil and Charlie Warner; and three sisters, Claudia Roy, Helen Dick and her twin, Bessie Norfleet. Funeral services will be Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset with Dr. Paul Chitwood officiating. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery in Nancy, Ky.  Friends may call today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. (Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Ky)

VAUGHT, Clarice Keeney, 81, Huntsville, Ala., died Sunday, March 2, 2003. A Kentucky native, she had lived in Huntsville for 40 years. She was a loving wife and mother and attended Latham United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, John (and Sandy) Todd, Versailles, Ky., and Roger (and Julie) Vaught, Athens, Ala.; three daughters, Judy Larson, Decatur, Ala., Kathy (and David) Smith, Huntsville, and Jeanette (and Tom) Honeycutt, Huntsville; two brothers, Richard Keeney, Science Hill, and Glen Keeney, Goodland, Ind.; three sisters, Hannah Light, Somerset, Linda Bishop, West Chester, Ohio, and Sue Daulton, Nancy; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Todd and Wayne Vaught. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Latham United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Kitchens officiating. Friends may call at Spry Funeral Home, 2411 Memorial Parkway North West, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, and at the church after 1 p.m. Friday until time for services. Memorials may be made to Latham United Methodist Church or Latham’s Youth Ministry, 109 Weatherly Road, Huntsville, AL 35802. Notice entered Wednesday, March 05, 2003. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VAUGHT, Deane Watson, 91, Cincinnati, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Cincinnati. She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Zora MacWilliams Watson.  Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Brockman and Janice Vaught (and George) Danison; two grandchildren, Robin (and Paul) Cooper and Christoper (and Katheryn) Readle; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Grace Denney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Vaught; her parents; her stepmother, Ella Watson; and three sisters, Fay, Blanche and Lorena. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Woodstock Cemetery. Morris and Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill, is in charge of local arrangements. Notice entered Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VAUGHT, Donald “Pete - PeeWee”, 55, Clifty Road, Science Hill, husband of Linda Wesley Vaught, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at his residence. Graveside services will be noon Thursday, Oct. 31, at Beech Grove Cemetery, with Bro. Richard West officiating. There will be no visitation. Lange and New Bros. Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Science Hill, Notice entered Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset,KY

Vaught, Edna S.; -LIBERTY - Services for Edna Gay Stafford Vaught, 86, of Liberty, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bartle Funeral Home by the Rev. Marty Shackleford. Burial will be in Brush Creek Cemetery. She died Tuesday at St. Joseph East hospital. Born April 23, 1918, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mattie Zachary Stafford. She was a former cook and a member of West Side Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Earl E. Vaught; two sons, James M. Vaught and Randall L. Vaught, both of Liberty; two daughters, Anna Dickerson and Mary Sue Shoopman, both of Liberty; three brothers, Forrest "Bub" Stafford and Cecil E. "Dempsey" Stafford, both of Liberty, and Tommy Stafford of Cincinnati; two sisters, Iola Edwards of Liberty and June Ward of Louisville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gregory Vaught, Matthew Dickerson, Rufus Shoopman, Tommy Dickerson, Tom Campbell and Kerry Wesley. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Danville AM 3/17/2005

VAUGHT, Lena; age 78, of Bethelridge, passed away Wednesday, April 16 (1992) at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  born April 15, 1914 in Mangum, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lydia Margaret Vaught Spaw.  Survivors include her husband Rex Vaught, foster daughter Betty Godsey of Vaught Ridge, two sisters Flossie Jasper of Richmond, Kentucky and Matrie Vaught of Vaught Ridge, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Andrew Washington Spaw and one sister Flonie Dye.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Vaught Ridge Church of Christ.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 18 in the chapel of the funeral home with Willie Ramsey officiating.  Burial was in the Vaught Ridge Cemetery.  Morris and Hislope Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Freda Jasper.

   Vaught, Matrie Spaw, 89, Vaught Ridge Road, Science Hill, Kentucky, daughter of Albert Pike Spaw and Lydia Margaret Spaw, passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 at Lake Cumberland Regional hospital, Somerset, Kentucky. She was born January 11th, 1916 in Vaught Ridge, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a member of Vaught Ridge Church of Christ, Science Hill, Kentucky. She is survived by two daughters; Margaret (and Roy) Withers, Mt. Washington, Kentucky and Glenice (and Roger) McAninch, Science Hill, Kentucky: two sons; Stephen (and Nina) Vaught, Science Hill, Kentucky and Norman (and Lena) Vaught, Science Hill, Kentucky: 12 grandchildren; Jeff Withers, Kim Withers, Sherry Kern, Pam Brinson, Jill Vaught, Penny Dye, Andy Vaught, Doug Stephens, Tonya Hignite, Lisa Caudill, Rodney McAninch and Scotty McAninch: 19 great grandchildren: 1 great great grandchild: a sister-in-law; Lorene Vaught: several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband with whom she shared 66 happy years; Thomas A Vaught, whom she married on June 8th, 1936 and who passed away on April 24th, 2003: her parents: three sisters; Flossie Jasper, Flonnie Dye and Lena Vaught: one brother; Andrew Spaw: two grandchildren; Barry Withers and David Vaught who died in infancy. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 16th, 2005 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Robbie Cable officiating. Burial will be in Vaught Ridge Cemetery, Science Hill, Kentucky. Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15th, 2005 at Morris and Hislope Funeral Home. Somerset Obits

VAUGHT, Pauline G., 87, of Horseshoe Drive in Somerset, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at Britthaven Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 18, 1913, in Colo, Ky., in Pulaski County, a daughter of the late Larken and Rose Meece Edwards. She was a retired federal employee. She was also a member of the BPW (Business and Professional Women’s Club), the Burnside Women’s Club, the Democrat Women’s Club, and she was a Kentucky Colonel. She was a member of First Christian Church. She is survived by a brother, Merridith Matthew Edwards; a grandson, Randall Vaught; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Beatty J. Vaught; a stepson, Jack Vaught; and a brother, Leon Elliott Edwards. Graveside services and burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Somerset with the Rev. Joe Altman officiating. Friends may call today (Aug. 1) from 4 to 8 p.m. at Somerset Undertaking Company. Notice entered Wednesday, August 01, 2001. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VAUGHT, Thomas A., 86, Vaught Ridge Road, Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 24th, 2003 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Kentucky.  He was born February 23rd, 1917 in Mintonville, Kentucky the son of the late S. M. Vaught and Mary Delilah (Dick) Vaught. He was an employee of the Trailmobile in Cincinnati, Ohio, a farmer, obey the Gospel at an early age and was a member of the Vaught Ridge Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 66 years; Matrie (Spaw) Vaught, whom he married on June 8th, 1936: two sons; Stephen (and Nina) Vaught and Norman (and Lena) Vaught, both of Science Hill, Kentucky: two daughters; Margaret (and Roy) Withers, Mt. Washington, Kentucky and Glenise (and Roger) McAninch, Science Hill, Kentucky: two sisters in law; Lorene Vaught and Ottie Spaw: 12 grandchildren; Jeff Withers, Kim Withers, Sherry Kern, Lisa Caudill, Rodney McAninch, Scotty McAninch, Pam Brinson, Jill Vaught, Penny Dye, Andy Vaught, Doug Stevens and Tonya Hignite: 19 great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: two brothers; Earlen and Carlos Vaught: three sisters; Elsie Spears, Ethel Dick and infant Zelma Vaught: two grandchildren; Barry Withers and David Neil Vaught, who died in infancy: 3 half sisters; Lola Dick, Adney Adams and Lona Ellen Randolph.   Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 27th, 2003 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Thomas Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Vaught Ridge Cemetery, Science Hill, Kentucky. Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26th, 2003 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home   *from Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

    VAUGHT, Thomas Reid, 68, Beech Grove Road, Science Hill, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 6th, 2005 at his home. He was born January 8th, 1937 in Casey County, Kentucky, son of the late Cyrus Vaught and Hazel Wiles Vaught. He was a retired truck driver and mail carrier. He is survived by his wife; Dorothy J. Eastham Vaught, whom he married on March 8th, 1956 in Indiana: three sons; Jerry (and Marilyn) Vaught, Nancy, Kentucky, Danny (and Wilma) Vaught, Somerset, Kentucky and Lonnie (and Annette) Vaught, Somerset, Kentucky: one daughter; Lisa (and Rick) Dalton, Somerset, Kentucky: three brothers; Johnny (and Louise) Vaught, Berea, Kentucky, Jack Vaught, Rock Lick, Kentucky and Jeff Vaught, Rock Lick, Kentucky: five sisters; Reca (and Bill) Moore, Science Hill, Kentucky, Betty (and Larry) Douglas, Harlan, Kentucky, Charlsie Buis, Liberty, Kentucky, Sue (and Earl) Buis, Vaught Ridge, Kentucky and Jean (and Phaulas) Burton, Somerset, Kentucky: 11 grandchildren: 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: one son; Roger Vaught: one grandson; Ricky Dalton: two brothers; Homer and Lonnie Vaught: 2 sisters; Margaret Larkins and Lillian Burkett. Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Somerset Obits

   VAUGHT, William Herbert, 95, Science Hill, Kentucky, son of James Vaught and Bessie Evans Vaught, passed away Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005 at Bradley Health Care & Rehabilitation, Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born December 25th, 1909 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He was a carpenter and a member of the Science Hill Church of the Nazarene, Science Hill, Kentucky for over 70 years. He is survived by one son; Dewayne (and Linda) Vaught, Cleveland, Tennessee: one sister; Margaret Smith, Indianapolis, Indiana: one daughter-in-law; Edith Vaught, Cleveland, Tennessee: one sister-in-law; Ella Vaught, Eubank, Kentucky: 8 grandchildren; Joey (and Pearl) Bryant, Connie Ballaeger, Donald (and Robin) Vaught, Jim Vaught, Collette (and Jamie) Mayton, Aaron Vaught, Sheila (and Mac) Pate and Sherrie (and Charles) Caudill: 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: his wife; Rosalia Wiles Vaught, who passed away on July 20th, 1998: one son; Donald Ray Vaught: two daughters; June Palmer and Louise Vaught: one brother; Marsha;; Vaught: one sister; Marie Whitis: one granddaughter; Linda Vaught. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5th, 2005 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Gene Wells, Brother Ronald Wesley and Kim Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery, Science Hill, Kentucky. Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5th, 2005 at Morris and Hislope Funeral Home. Somerset Obits

VERSIC, Dr. Thomas C., M.D. Age 53 of Cincinnati, passed away on Friday, June 1, 1990.  Dr. Versic was an Ophthalmologist in Cinti., for many years.  Funeral services 12 noon on Tuesday, June 5th at St. Albert the Great Church in Dayton, preceded by prayer service 11:30 AM at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave in Dayton.  Burial Calvary Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday morning from 10 AM to 11:30 AM.

Vest, James F.; Services for James F. "Jimmie" Vest, 80, of Onstott Drive, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. He died Tuesday at his home. Pallbearers will be Larry Bowling, Chad and Greg Casey, Ernie Fields, Tommy Hines and Dale Collins. Honorary pallbearers are Gaston Rose, Carroll Webb, Jackie Casey, George Lyons, C.W. Gresham, Chuck Combs, Hiram Morgan and Donnie Mize. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today.  Danville AM 3/17/2005

VEST, ROSCOE; Roscoe Vest, 85, of Frostproof, Fla., formerly of Danville (Ky), died Tuesday in Florida. Born Jan. 23, 1916, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Edgar and Pearl Eades Vest. He was a sheet metal worker and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Frostproof Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lela Vest; three daughters, Barbara Parker of Lancaster and Frostproof, Mary Lou Cristner of Erlanger and Edna Hawkins of Kocomo, Ind.; a brother, Cicero Vest of Lexington; a sister, Anna Carrier of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife, Mildred Case Vest, and a son, Roscoe "Buddy" Vest. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Lexington.                Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday.Memorials may go to Frostproof Church of Christ, 40 A Street West, Frostproof, Fla. 33843.  Pub. 11/30/2001 Danville Advocate

VICKERS, Shadrick D. - PRESTONSBURG - Shadrick Daniel "Shad" Vickers, 28, of Prestonsburg, died Thursday at Central Baptist Hospital. Born April 13, 1976, in Lexington, he was the son of Garry H. and Helen A. Francis Vickers of Lancaster. He was an employee of Lowe's in Paintsville. Other survivors include his wife, Tiffany Meade Vickers; a daughter, Savannah L. Vickers of Prestonsburg; two sons, Aiden J. Vickers and Charles R. Vickers, both of Prestonsburg; a sister, Sarah S. Ousley of Stanford; a grandmother, Betty Davis Francis of Prestonsburg; and a great-grandmother, Lucille Davis of Prestonsburg. Services were 1 p.m. today at Community United Methodist Church by the Rev. Steve Pescosolido. Burial was in Davis Family Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Danville AM 4/4/2005

VINYARD, Alvin, 49, South U.S. 27, Waynesburg, died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at Fort Logan Hospital, Stanford. Born Aug. 7, 1951, in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late Clarence Vinyard and Elizabeth Griffith Johnson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a former employee of Malone & Hyde Food Distributorship in Nicholasville. Survivors include his wife, Paula Stull Vinyard, Waynesburg; three sons, Calvin and Lucas Vinyard, both of Waynesburg, and Allen Douglas, Danville; a daughter, Crystal Gayle Goodin, Waynesburg; a brother, Abe (and Betty) Vinyard, Harrodsburg; a sister, Joyce Vinyard, Harrodsburg; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today (June 17) at Double Springs Cemetery with Bro. Brad King officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today at Barnett and Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg.  Notice entered Monday, June 18, 2001.
Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

VIRES, Willie, - Services for Willie Vires, 73, of Junction City, will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Stith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery. He died Monday in Lexington. Born March 8, 1933, in Beattyville, he was the son of John and Lula Mae Vires. Survivors include four sisters, Betty Johnson of Danville, Geneva Baker of Altra, Frances Brown of Lincoln County and Gladys Vires of Lexington; and two brothers, Walter Dollins of Tampa, Fla., and James Vires of Beattyville. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. AM 7/21/2006

VOGT, Phyllis J. -LEXINGTON - Phyllis Jean Vogt, 79, of Lexington, formerly of Cookeville, Tenn., died Monday at Central Baptist Hospital. Born in Enid, Okla., she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Icie Montgomery Nichols. She was a retired seamstress and sales representative, a member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington and the First Baptist Church in Cookeville, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Carl Vogt,; three daughters; Sandra C. Hamilton of Jackson, Diana Vogt Burdette of Danville, and Adonna L. Pryor of Cookeville; two sons, Vincent P. Vogt and Lyndon L. Vogt, both of Lexington; three sisters, Olive Hobbs, Ruby Jones and Ruth Henley, all of Enid, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Porter Memorial Baptist Church by the Revs. James K. Pierce and Bob Justus. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may go to Happy Tones Choir at First Baptist Church, Cookeville, Tenn. W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland is in charge of arrangements. Danville Advocate Feb. 3, 2005

Voiles, Una Cecil, 83, Somerset, Kentucky, daughter of Rosie Cecil, passed away Monday, March 7th, 2005 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, Kentucky. She was born November 2nd, 1921 in Robbins, Tennessee. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband; Arthur Voiles: one step-son; James Voiles, Dalton, Georgia: Four step grandchildren; Craig Voiles, Derek Voiles, Bryan Voiles and Kendra Stover, all of Dalton, Georgia: two step great grandchildren; Corbin and Carson. She is preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 10th, 2005 at Carson Memorial Gardens in Tennessee with burial to follow. Somerset Obits

VOLINE, James A., of Milford, beloved husband of Helen Anderson Voline, loving father of James Andrew Voline III, Lynn Annette Livingston, Anne Suzette Goldstein and the late Marie Lazette Latta.Affectionate grandfather of Duncan Latta, Jessica Voline, Alexander Goldstein and ""on the way'' Livingston. Caring brother of Lazette Wolf, Joyce Doughton, Virginia Lawson, Elmer Voline, Bea Hawkins, Charlene Eggers and the late Elizabeth Krey. Funeral services will begin 10 A.M. Tuesday with visitation from 6-8 P.M. TONIGHT, all at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home & Crematory, Milford.  Vietnam Vet.

Voris, Frances D.,-HARRODSBURG - Services for Frances Davis Voris, 86, of Burgin, will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Rachel Doolin and the Rev. Proctor Riggins. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. She died Thursday at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born April 30, 1918, in Burgin, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Addye Baker Davis. She was a Harrodsburg Herald office clerk. She also was a graduate of Burgin High School and Fugazzi Business College, an active member of James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a life-long member and deacon of Burgin Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was the widow of Everett B. Voris.  Survivors include a daughter, Ann Frances Voris of Harrodsburg; a brother, J.C. Davis of Louisville; three sisters, Louise Wells of Frankfort, Imogene Ford of Louisville, and Christine Huey of Lexington. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Burgin Christian Church, 300 West Main Street, Burgin 40310. Danville AM 12/31/2004

Voris , Mary Elizabeth -HARRODSBURG - Mary Elizabeth Voris, 70, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1935, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Mason and Margaret C. King Collier. She was a Wal-Mart sales clerk and former Corning Glass employee. Survivors include three sons, Harvey R. Voris of Burgin, Dale T. Voris of Danville, and Michael E. Voris of Salvisa; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Rick A. Voris. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Spring Hill Cemetery by Gary Story. Pallbearers are Aaron Voris, Bryan Voris, Clinton Voris, Seth Voris, Lee Voris, Johnathon Taylor, Carol Bottom and Alana Robinson. Memorials may go to Mercer County Senior Citizens. Danville AM 4/1/2005

VORJOHAN, Frank H.;OH; 1995, August 27; beloved husband of Barbara A. (nee Cone) Vorjohan, dear father of Tom H. & Vickie Lynn Vorjohan, father-in-law of Diane Vorjohan, grandfather of Bradley H. Vorjohan.  Resident of Maderia.  Suddenly, August 27, 1995. Age 67. Funeral service at the Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Rd., Reading.  Thursday August 31 at 11 AM. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5-7 PM. Memorials may be made to the Toy Shop Auxiliary of the Salvation Army. Cards available at the funeral home.