Hern, Verlee A. nee Southard Verlee A. Hern nee Southard, 95, of Waterloo, died Dec. 18, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 1, 1911, in Avalon, Tex., the daughter of the late Emmett L. and Nora Southard nee Kicklider. She was married to the late Fred C. Hern. Mrs. Hern is survived by relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Hern was a member of First Baptist Church in Waterloo. She was a volunteer at Monroe County Care and Rehab Center and for the American Red Cross. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Steven Neill officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Waterloo.