Obituary of JANIE LAINE VAUGHAN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, June 24, 1996 

Janie Laine Vaughan, 86, a longtime resident of Southampton County, died June 23, 1996, at the home of her daughter in Mechanicsville, Va. 

Mrs. Vaughan was the daughter of the late Rufus and Dora Bryant Laine and was the widow of Emmette Russell "Brick" Vaughan. She was a member of Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church and the Courtland chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. 

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Vaughan Close and her husband, George; and two grandchildren, George Ashley Close and Tracey Laine Close, all of Mechanicsville. She was predeceased by a sister, Lucy Laine Barnes of Courtland. 

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Willis and the Rev. Woodrow Laine. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. The family will receive friends from 3 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggest that memorials may be made to the Hanover Adult Center, 6000 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B4

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Janie Laine Vaughan, 86, of Southampton County, died 23 Jun 1996 at the home of her daughter in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Funeral services were held 25 Jun 1996 at Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. David Willis and Rev. Woodrow Laine officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland.

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JANIE LAINE VAUGHAN  

Janie Laine Vaughan, 86, a longtime resident of Southampton County, died 23 June 1996 at the home of her daughter in Mechanicsville, Va.  

Mrs. Vaughan was the daughter of the late Rufus and Dora Bryant Laine and was the widow of Emmette Russell "Brick" Vaughan. She was a member of Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church and the Courtland chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.  

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Vaughan Close and her husband, George; and two grandchildren, George Ashley Close and Tracey Laine Close, all of Mechanicsville. She was predeceased by a sister, Lucy Laine Barnes of Courtland.  

The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday [25 June 1996] in Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Willis and the Rev. Woodrow Laine. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. The family received friends from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Monday [24 June 1996] at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggested that memorials be made to the Hanover Adult Center, 6000 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.  

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| Field | Value                                  |
| Name  | Janie Laine Vaughan                    |
| Age   | 86 years                               |
| Birth | 1910 (estimated)                       |
| Death | 23 June 1996; Mechanicsville, Virginia |
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| Name                            | Relationship       | Residence                    |
| Janie Laine Vaughan             | Decedent           | Southampton County, Virginia |
| Rufus Laine                     | Father (deceased)  | —                            |
| Dora Bryant Laine               | Mother (deceased)  | —                            |
| Emmette Russell "Brick" Vaughan | Husband (deceased) | —                            |
| Sandra Vaughan Close            | Daughter           | Mechanicsville, Virginia     |
| George Close                    | Son-in-law         | Mechanicsville, Virginia     |
| George Ashley Close             | Grandson           | Mechanicsville, Virginia     |
| Tracey Laine Close              | Granddaughter      | Mechanicsville, Virginia     |
| Lucy Laine Barnes               | Sister (deceased)  | Courtland, Virginia          |
| Rev. David Willis               | Officiant          | —                            |
| Rev. Woodrow Laine              | Officiant          | —                            |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 24 June 1996         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B4                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Vincent's Grove United Methodist Church.  
• Member of the Courtland chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.  
• Birth name was Laine.  
• Also known as "Brick" Vaughan’s widow.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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