Bernice F. Ward, age 85, Salvisa, died Sunday, April 16, 2006 at V. A. Medical Ctr., Lexington, KY.

Born December 4, 1920 in Burgin, KY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mattie Belle (Riley) Ward. He served during World War II in the Army. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Kirkwood Baptist Church.

Survivors include: one sister: Shirley W. Clark of Lawrenceburg, KY and one brother: Herman (Doris) Ward of Versailles, KY; Nine (9)Nieces and Nephews, A Special Niece, Lee Ann Clark.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, 4/19/2006, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Elwood Norton and Tim Gray. Burial will be in the Kirkwood Cemetery with Military Rites.

Pallbearers are: Mark Gray, Steve Gray, David Gray, Keith McDonald, Gary Gilbert, Billy Driscoll, Omer Wayne Moore.

Honorary: Garland Hoskins, Donald Gray, George O. Moore, Joy, Mary Alice, and Ada Bruce Gash.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 18, 4 - 8 PM. and Wednesday prior to Service at Ransdell Funeral Chapel

Memorial contributions may be sent to:

VA Med. Center

Hospice Care

Leestown Rd.

Lexington, KY 40502.