Obits, Whaley and related families These obits were sent me by a researcher that has gathered over a thousand obits related to the Whaley family... I do hope that they will be of help to someone.... I take full responsibility for them....Jeannie Dalrymple <>< The Robertson Advannce, September 1, 1905 DIES IN EARLY MANHOOD George VanHook, the youngest son of Sheriff D. T. VanHook, died rather suddenly Sunday morning at his home near Kentontown. On Saturday morning he arose early, went to the pasture and caught a horse for his father to drive to Mt. Olivet, and after feeding and currying the animal he went to the house to make ready for breakfast. When the meal was announced, George complained of feeling badly and declined to go to the table, he said his head ached and lay down on the bed. Sheriff VanHook came on to town that day, feelng that there was nothing serious ailing his son, and that very likely he would recover soon. Young VanHook continued to get worse and about 9 o'clock Dr. Thompson was called in, about noon his condition became alarming, growing unconscious at intervals, and Dr. Thompson was recalled and remained the rest of the day and through the night. D. J. E. Wells of Cynthiana was telephoned for, and he arrived sometime in the night but the case was hopeless. Death came in less than twenty-four hours from the time he had take ill. His death was caused by an abcess of the brain, the result of a stroke on the head about two years before. Deceased was a little over twenty-three years of age, and was an industrious, kind hearted and well behaved young man. After a brief song and prayer service at the church the body was laid to rest in the Kentontown Cemetery about 10 o'clock Monday morning, a large concourse of people being present. - From: Jean Dalrymple Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998