Ricky Vaughn, 50, of Rector died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at his home after a long and difficult battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 20, 1957, to Doyle and Lillian Vaughn. He enjoyed riding horses, riding motorcycles with the Handicappers and going to rodeos. He had been a welder at L.A. Darling Factory for 29 years.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Doyle Vaughn; a brother, Marvin Vaughn, and a brother-in-law, Ted Gregory.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Vaughn of Rector; a son, Matthew Vaughn of Rector; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Joe Gilbee of Rector; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Shadow McDaniel of Paragould; his mother, Lillian Vaughn of Rector; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Verlin Covert of Rector; five grandchildren, Zachary, Justin and Landon Gilbee, and Tyler and Garron McDaniel; special friends, Jerry and Tracy Hoepfl, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the First General Baptist Church in Rector with Bro. Ernie Rinks officiating. Interment was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Those who wish may sign the online guest book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com