Ladonna L. Kernodle

LaDonna Lee Kernodle, 75, of Crockett died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Bland Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Looney officiating. She was born June 4, 1933, in Indianapolis, Ind. She was a member of Bastian Union Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She was a member of Moose Lodge 1079 in Bluefield, W.Va., and held several offices in the lodge. She loved horses and her dogs. She loved caring for and being with her grandchildren. She loved people, never met a stranger and enjoyed caring and doing for others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Bradford Vineyard; a son, Martin Verl Vineyard; four brothers, John Kernodle, Carl Kernodle, Kenny Kernodle and Junior Kernodle; and a brother-in-law, Jack Thompson. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey "Jeff" Vineyard of Indianapolis, Ind., Mark and Donna Vineyard of Crockett; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria Thompson of Indianapolis, Ind., Judy and Gordon Bell of Michigan, Veda and Charles Thrasher of Indianapolis, Ind.; very special sister-in-law, Maria Kernodle of Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Jacob Underwood and Jesse Vineyard; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. (service time) at the Bland Funeral Chapel. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland is in charge of the arrangements.