Mrs. Mildred Maxine Ward Melvin, age 96 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at her residence. She was born on June 7, 1919 in Leavenworth County, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Melvin (married in 1948); parents, Ola P. and Lola E. Ward; brother and sister-in-law, Parker B. and Mary Ward; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Henry LaMar; sister-in-law, Elsie Perisino; brother-in-law, Frank Perisino.

Survivors include daughter, Janice (Bob) Powers, of Lebanon, KY; son, James (Rebecca) Melvin, of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren, Robert Powers, Kevin Powers, Steven (Brandi) Powers, Stephanie (Joey) Lee, Jeff (Coty) Melvin, Jennie (Shane) Fry, Arianna Rangel. Also surviving are Angela Melvin and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Bosley Funeral Home. Interment to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.