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James Homer Westerfield
Oct 31, 1934 - Aug 13, 2014
James Homer Westerfield, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1934 in Ohio Co., KY to the late Jake R. and Amy Hagan Westerfield. He was retired after 20 years of service from the U. S. Air Force having served during the Vietnam…
Anita C. Bryant
May 31, 1971 - Aug 12, 2014
Anita C. Bryant, 43, passed away August 11, 2014. She was born on May 31, 1971 in Daviess County to William Bryant and Norma C. Bickett. Anita was a caring individual and put others before herself. She loved to spend her extra time crocheting, picking blackberries, cooking, and canning. Anita loved crafts of all sorts.…
Diane Morris Richmond
Jul 25, 1949 - Aug 12, 2014
Diane Morris Richmond of Owensboro and Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on August 12, 2014 at the Heartford House. She had battled a rare lung infection for over nine years. Diane was the daughter of George and Rebecca Morris, both whom preceded her. She graduated from Daviess County High School and received her B.A. in Business…

Edward Leo Crady
May 17, 1931 - Aug 12, 2014
Edward Leo Crady, 83, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Lebanon Junction, KY, to the late Stoy and Rhea Tatrow Crady, had worked for Barron Homes and served in the Marine Corp. He was active in the Emmaus community, had traveled to Haiti several times…

Debra Kay Ford
Dec 29, 1955 - Aug 12, 2014
Debra Kay Ford, 58, of Philpot, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her home. She was born on Dec. 29, 1955 in Daviess Co. Surviving are her husband, David W. Ford, a son, Tony Ford, a daughter, Anita Evans, four grandchildren, and two brothers, David and Steve Teasley.Services will be private. Glenn Funeral…
Diane Elaine Richmond
Jul 25, 1949 - Aug 12, 2014
Diane Morris Richmond of Owensboro and Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on August 12, 2014 at the Heartford House. She had battled a rare lung infection for over nine years. Diane was the daughter of George and Rebecca Morris, both whom preceded her. She graduated from Daviess County High School and received her B.A. in Business…
Kenneth Darrell Willis
May 29, 1950 - Aug 11, 2014
Kenneth D. "Beans" Willis, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1950 in Daviess Co., KY to the late William Paul and Dorotha King Willis. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from his own gravedigging business. Kenneth is a U.…

Gene W. Ferrell
Sep 3, 1925 - Aug 11, 2014
Gene W. Ferrell, 88, passed away on August 11, 2014. He was born in Monticello, Ky on September 3, 1925 to the late Woodrow Ferrell and Cecil Vanconia. Gene was a Navy Veteran, serving in both WWII and The Korean War and retired from G.E. He enjoyed things such as fishing, hunting, and watching football.Gene…
Jean Gordon Taylor
Sep 22, 1928 - Aug 10, 2014
Jean Gordon Taylor 85, passed away August 10, 2014 after a 3 year struggle with dementia.She was born in Thruston September 22, 1928, the only child of the late Durward B. ''Dude'' and Edna Hector Gordon. During childhood her playground was the Old Hector Grocery store in Thruston ran by her parents and maternal grandmother.…
Grace Norris Haynes
May 13, 1920 - Aug 10, 2014
Grace Norris Haynes, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born on May 13, 1920 in Daviess Co. to the late Walter Obed Phillips and Ella Francis Phillips. She was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. She worked for General Electric from October 1, 1947 until January 1, 1981.…