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4, THE INTERIOR JOURNAL, July 21, 2005 Blanche McGirr Gaddis Blanche McGirr Gaddis, 89, of Cincinnati, died Saturday, July 16 at the Mercy Franciscan Hospital Mt. Airy, Cincinnati, OH. A native of Lincoln she was born Jan. 7, 1916 to the late James Madison and Amanda Pearl McGirr. She was a graduate of Moreland High School and Centre College, taught at the Moreland High School and the Mt.

Healthy School System in Ohio where she retired, and was a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gaddis, and an infant daughter. Survivors include a son, William Gaddis of Cincinnati, one brother, McGirr of Danville; two sisters, Agatha "Sug" McGirr of Moreland and Lela Whitson of Cold Springs; two grandsons, Bob and Brian Gaddis of and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18 at the W. L.

Pruitt Funeral in Moreland with Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Burial was in McGirr-Sandidge Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Steve McGirr, Ricky King, Tommy McGirr, Johnny McGirr, Bob Gaddis, and Brian Gaddis. Hugh G.

Oliver Hugh G. Oliver, of Jackson, died Tuesday, June 14 at the VA Hospital in Jackson. A native of Lincoln he was born July 23, 1923 to the late Richard and Edith Green Oliver of Crab Orchard. He was retired from The Clarion-Ledger newspaper in Jackson, a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church, a WWII Army veteran, Mason, and the widower of Annie Erline Oliver. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Raymond, Lester, Malcolm, George, and Cpl.

James Oliver. Survivors include two daugh- ters, Glenda Purvis of Richland, MS. and Susan Stamey of Greensboro, three sisters, Lillian Zwahlen of Waynesburg, Doris Irvine of Stanford, and Barbara Siler of Willard, five grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, June 17 at First Baptist Church Chapel in Jackson, MS. Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Park South with Masonic rites.

Arrangements were held by Wright Ferguson Funeral Home of Jackson, MS. Mabel Thompson Mabel Thompson, 77, of New Salem, died Monday, July 18 at the Charleston Health Care in Danville. A native of Lincoln she was born 19, 1927 to the late Bradley and Gletha King. She was a housewife and member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Vernon, and George King.

Survivors include her husband, Otis Thompson of New Salem; one daughter, Brenda Thompson of Danville; one brother, Lonnie King of Stanwood, one sister, Blanche Chadwell of New Salem; one grandchild; 10 nieces; and seven nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 20 at the Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford with Revs. Lester Carpenter and Matt Jones officiating. Burial was in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jimmie "King, Jason Summer, Timmy Carpenter, Jason King, Shane King, and Larry Witt.

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There are additional qualifications including that their doctor approves and recommends their need for a power wheelchair. Please call 1-800-749-8778 or visit our web site at www.jaspanmedical.com for more information on the details of this program. The Miracle on Wheels program's main purpose and goal is to develop public awareness of the assistance options that exist to allow senior citizens and the permanently disabled to remain independent in their homes without Internet SUMMER SPECIAL Unlimited Hours! $99 offer FULL ends ONE YEARI No credit card required! FREE Setup Software 10 E-mail Addresses SAVE more when you FREE Technical Support add Express! EXPIRESS Surf up to 6X faster! just 13 Sign Up Online! www.LocalNet.com Call Today Savel (859)885-1288 Reliable Internet Access Since 1994 Obituaries Edward "Dunk" Rice Edward "Dunk" Rice, 91, of Junction City, died Friday, July 15 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. A native of Lincoln he was born, Sept. 5, 1913 to the late Steve and Nettie Yaden Rice.

He was a cabinet maker, one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and widower of Lovell Manning Rice. Survivors include his caregiver, Connie Asbury; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 19 at the W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland with Mike Anderson officiating.

Burial was in Junction City Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Heritage Hospice. Yvonne Yates Saufley Yvonne Saufley, 74, of 3721 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, died Friday, July 15 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. A native of Fayette she was a daughter of the late Dr.

Earl Yates and Clara Schmidt Yates. She was a homemaker, member of South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, and served on the Frankfort Tourism Commission Board, American Red Cross Board, and the Glenn Willis Foundation Board. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Walter Yates. Survivors include her husband, Zack C.

Saufley of Frankfort; son, Church Saufley of Shelbyville; four daughters, Jessamine Saufley and Claire Lancaster both of Frankfort, Carrie McNamara of Charlottsville, and Jennifer Keith of Loveland, two brothers, Lawrence and Carroll Yates both of Lexington; two sisters, Kate Yates and Clara Es-Stel Weiland, both of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Meagan Sullivan, Tracy Sullivan, Jared Lancaster, Madeline McNamara, Sam McNamara, Zachary Keith, and Harrison Keith; and a great granddaughter, McKenzie Sullivan. Private family services were held Tuesday, July 19 with Dr. Alan Sorem officiating. Burial was in the Historic Frankfort Cemetery. Harrod Brothers Funeral Home LLC was in charge of the arrangements.

Velma Cochran Griffin Velma Cochran Griffin, 77, of Maxey Valley, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital. Born July 5, 1928 in Casey County, she is the daughter of the late Cecil and Allie Atwood Cochran. She was a homemaker and attended Maxey Valley Church of God. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Elmer Overstreet and Ervin Griffin and by one brother, Coy Cochran. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Southerland of Moreland; two sons, Jerry Dwayne Overstreet Lincoln County and Charles Clifton Overstreet of Bradfordsville; Edward Brenda, 62, of New Albany, died Saturday, July 16.

A native of Lincoln he was born March 5, 1943 to the late Gusta and Matilda Bless Brenda. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, an Air Force veteran, and graduate of Valparaiso University. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Brenda; and a sister, Sylvia Ahearn. Survivors include one sister, Shirley Martin of Moreland; two brothers, Herbert Brenda of Crab Orchard and Arthur Edward Brenda Brenda of Somerset; and several nieces and nephews. A private burial service was held Monday; July 18 at the Ottenheim Lutheran Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at Ottenheim Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m. with Pastors David Witten and Bruce Kischnick officiating. Memorials preferred to the Ottenheim Lutheran Cemetery Trust Fund in care of Our Savior Lutheran Church, 285 N. Hill-nDale Drive, Danville, Ky. 40422.

Ruby Hazlett Gander Ruby Hazlett Gander, 70, of Newlands Lane, Stanford, died Monday, July 18 at the Stanford House Nursing Home. A native of Lincoln she was born March 13, 1935 to the late George Hazlett and Katie Phillips Hazlett. She was a homemaker, former employee of Cowden Manufacturing Co. and Palm Beach, member of the Stanford Presbyterian Church, and widow of Alvin Gander. Survivors include two sons, Bo Gander and Gary Wayne Gander both of Stanford; two daughters, Pam Gander -Johnson of Stanford and Donna Gander Horne of Danville; three sisters, Virginia Crain of Louisville, Serena Mullikin of Richmond, and Sue Fox of Stanford; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 20 at the Gruenheim Cemetery with Rev. Jim Erwin officiating. Active pallbearers were Chase Gander, Roy Carl Gander, Julian Gander, Tim Lair, Shea Lair, Wayne Burger, Hunter Horne, Blake Horne. Honorary pallbearers were Mary Vergie Masterson, Jan Whitis, nurses and staff at Stanford House, and Carol Dixson. Memorials preferred to Gruenheim Cemetery Fund, Donna Horne, 1215 Airport Road, Danville, Ky.

40422. one brother, Garland Cochran of Liberty; three sisters, Ima Jean Murphy, Eva Wethington and Evylene. Vanoy all of Liberty; four grandchildren, David Southerland, Amy League and Steve Tony Overstreet; and one great grandchild, Dalton Ray Southerland. Services were held Thursday, July 14 at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland by Joey Harness.

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