DEATH NOTICE: Vernon Gale Melton

Vernon Gale Melton, 74, of New Haven, died 12:20 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi.

There will be a graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven. Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway will be in charge of arrangements.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Brenda Melton of New Haven; one son; five daughters; three brothers; two sisters; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.