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www.pantagraph.com The Pantagraph Wednesday, August 31, 2011 D5 Obituaries FROM D4 Bernice L. Gay Bernice 84, ceived 10 p.m. 27, 2011) Medical Center, Bloomington. He homegoing ice will at 11 Saturday L. "Mama Gay, Bloomington, reher call to glory at Saturday (Aug.

at OSF St. Joseph servbe a.m. Bernice Bernice at Union Gay Missionary Baptist Church, Bloomington, with the Rev. Dr. Phenues Bush officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at KiblerSmith Memorial Home, Bloomington, and one hour before the service Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Missionary Baptist Church. Mama was born Jan.

4, 1927, in Frenchman Bayou, daughter of Carrie "Nanny" Blair and James "Price" Love. She married Henry Gay Sr. on Oct. 29, 1951. Cherishing beautiful memories of Mama for the rest of our lives are her loving husband of years, Henry Gay Bloomington; four daughters, Georgia M.

Brooks, Linda (Robert) Wesley, Kathy (Clarence) Wilson and Peggy Gay, and two sons, Henry (Beverly) Gay Jr. and Steven (Daphne) Gay, all of Bloomington; seven grandchildren, Cheleta Wesley, Bloomington; Tonisha Alexander and Kendra Gay, both of Chicago; Clarissa Wilson, Dallas, Texas; and Cherelle Gay, Erik Wilson and Steven Gay II, all of Bloomington; three great -grandchildren, Cashari Ellerbe, Karon Moody and Kyrn Moody, all of Chicago; one sister, Cora King, Fort Wayne, two brothers, Joe (Marion) Love, Chicago, and California; one Rebec goddaughter, ca Long Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, adopted sons and daughters, church family and friends. Mama was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, JoAnn Phillips; and two brothers, Charles Love and Morris Williams. Mama was baptized at an early age and united with Union Missionary Baptist Church in 1945, when she moved to Blues musician David 'Honey Boy' Edwards dies at 96 By Caryn Rousseau ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO Grammywinning Blues musician David "Honey Boy" Edwards, believed to be the oldest surviving Delta bluesman and whose roots stretched back to blues legend Robert Johnson, died early Monday in his Chicago David home, his Edwards manager David Edwards said. He was 96.

Edwards had a weak heart and his health seriously declined in May, when the guitarist had to cancel concerts scheduled through November, said his longtime manager, Michael Frank of Earwig Music Company. Born in 1915 in Shaw, Edwards learned the guitar growing up and started playing professionally at age 17 in Memphis. He came to Chicago in the 1940s and played on Maxwell Street, small clubs and street corners. By the 1950s Edwards had played with almost Actress arrested at oil protest ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. Actress Daryl Hannah has been arrested in front of the White House along with other environmental protesters who oppose a planned oil pipeline from Canada to the U.S.

Gulf Coast. The sit -in on Tuesday involved dozens protesting the Keystone XL pipeline. It would go through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas to refineries in Houston and Port Arthur, Texas. Before she was arrested, Hannah told WRC-TV (http://bit.ly/pxcwlX) the protesters want to be free from the "death and destruction" that fossil fuels cause. The group is calling for clean energy instead.

Hannah sat down on the sidewalk near the White House and refused orders from U.S. Park Police to move. She has been arrested for environmental causes in the past. Bloomington. She was a Sunday school teacher; member of the Senior Choir; Deacon Deaconess Ministry; Mothers Ministry; Lily of the Valley, which was part of the Mission Department; and the Progressive Club.

She was instrumental in the organization of the church pantry at Union. Mama was a faithful member of Union Missionary Baptist Church until her health started failing. Mama will be remembered for her baking and cooking skills. She will also be remembered for her sweet, gentle, kind spirit and her infectious smile. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiblersmith.com.

Donald Provost NORMAL Donald L. Provost, 92, Grant Park, father of a Normal resident, died Monday (Aug. 29, 2011) at Provena Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home, Bourbonnais. Service: 11 a.m. Friday, funeral Mass at Maternity BVM Catholic Church, 308 E.

Marsile, Bourbonnais. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Kankakee. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Clancy- Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. Memorials: Bishop McNamara Catholic High School, Maternity BVM Grade School, Hospice of Kankakee Valley or Provena Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home.

Area survivor: son, Warren (Mary) Provost, Normal. For information: 815- 932-1214. Please sign guestbook at www.clancy gernon.com. Thomas Rippon NORMAL Thomas H. "Tom" Rippon, 49, Normal, died Sunday (Aug.

28, 2011) at his residence. Service: 7 p.m. Thursday at Holland Barry Bennett Funeral Home, Lincoln. Visitation: 5 p.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Survivors: his father, Thomas (Susan) Rippon, Ocala, his children, Thomas "Ryan" Rippon, Fairhope, Elise Boch, San Antonio, Texas; Brock Rippon, Bloomington; and Carolyn "Molly" Rippon, Lincoln; and his sister, Debbie Denning, Taylorville. Memorials: Thomas Artest, Lake, Grace on next 'DWTS' ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES The new cast of "Dancing With the Stars" has been revealed. A says the 13th season of the hit will feature a Nancy mix of Grace actors, athletes and TV personalities. Set to tango and quickstep with professional dance partners will be basketball star Ron Artest; World Cup soccer player Hope Solo; reality stars Robert Kardashian, Kristin Caval- lari and Chaz Bono; TV personalities Nancy Grace, Carson Kressley and Ricki Lake; singeractress Chynna Phillips; actors David Arquette and J.R.

Martinez; and Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, who may be better known in the United States for being George Clooney's exgirlfriend. Ryan O'Neal was set to join the cast, but his publicist said the actor had not yet fully recovered from recent kneereplacement surgery. The new cast members will perform their first dance routines on the season premiere on Sept. 19. The first celebrity contestant will be eliminated on Sept.

20. Evergreen Cemetery Discovery Walk 2011 Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War October 1, 2, 8, and 9 For more information go to www.mchistory.org or call Tins program sponsored by McLEAN COUNTY 200 North Main Street Bloomington. I1. 61701 Phone 309-827-0428 www.Mcflistory.org MUSEUM OF HISTORY Peace Meal Feeding the body Help provide seniors with nutritious meals by filling out the form below. Donations to meals are tax-deductible contributions.

every bluesman of note including Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Charlie Patton and Muddy Waters. Among Edwards' hit songs were "Long Tall Woman "Gamblin Man" and "Just Like Jesse James." Edwards played his last shows in April at the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, Frank said. Edwards won a 2008 Grammy for traditional blues album and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2010. His death represents the loss of the last direct link to the first generation of Mississippi blues musicians, Frank said. "That piece of the history from that generation, people have to read about it from now on," Frank said.

"They won't be able to experience the way the early guys played it, except from somebody who's learned it off of a Edwards was known for being an oral historian of the music genre and would tell biographical stories between songs at his shows, Frank said. He was recorded for the Library of Congress in Clarksdale, in 1942. I Yes, I'd like to make life better for an area senior. INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE I'd like to volunteer DONATIONS ACCEPTED I COPTION Feed a senior for a week Meals for one week $21.50 DOPTION Feed a senior for a month Meals for one month $80.00 Total enclosed (Make checks payable to the EIU Peace Meal Gift Fund) Rippon Memorial Fund at State Bank of Lincoln and will be accepted at the funeral home. Judith Vahldick NORMAL Judith C.

Morrison Vahldick, 48, Tinley Park, formerly of Normal, died Sunday (Aug. 28, 2011) in Palos Heights. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Orland Park.

Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lawn Funeral Home, Orland Park, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment: private. Memorials: in lieu of flowers, to Victor J.

Andrew High School Athletic Booster Club, 9001 W. 171st Tinley Park, IL 60487; or Friends of CHSD 218 Education Foundation, Alan Shepard Scholarship Fund, Attn: Gail O' Dea, 10701 S. Kilpatrick Oak Lawn, Il 60453, would be appreciated. Survivors: husband, Herbert Vahldick; children, Tyler, Michael and Rebecca Vahldick; and brother, Dr. Brian (Kerri) Morrison, Medford, Ore.

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According to organizer Patti Parker, "Unfortunately, the expo cannot replace someone of her celebrity caliber with such short notice." Rancic reportedly canceled in order to attend the Emmy Awards that weekend, Parker said. Because the large attendance from her appearance can no longer be assured, Parker said the decision was made to cancel the expo and return all application money to the 70 vendors booked for the event, which is targeted to female consumers. PANTAGRAPH CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD CALL 820-2020 OR (800) 747-7323, ExT. 357 What you need to save $100s: Oitems to donate 5. dollars 2 hours A small investment of your time and money will pay off big time at the grocery store.

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