James Ray Richeson
Owensboro, Kentucky
James Ray Richeson, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born June 29, 1955 in Daviess County to Barbara “Sue” Renfrow McCoy and the late Donald R. Richeson. He was a 1973 graduate of Owensboro High School. James received his Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture from University of Kentucky in 1979. He worked as a self-employed landscaper and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Richeson; and a special cousin, Judy Renfrow.He is survived by his mother, Barbara “Sue” McCoy; a half-brother, Shane McCoy; half-sisters, Shari Shimeall and Stacy Fischesser; special uncle, Earnest Renfrow Jr. (Betty); and aunts, Linda Renfrow, Paula Renfrow (Bobby), and Shirley Renfrow (Sterling).Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at James H.…
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Naomi Lee Melhiser
Whitesville, Kentucky
Naomi Lee Melhiser, 89, of Philpot passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Owensboro Health. Naomi was born in Butler County on January 19, 1937 to the late Aubrey and Calverna Phelps Bryant. She was a member at Bellview Baptist Church. Naomi enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Keith Melhiser, Sr.Naomi is survived by her children, Debra (John) Hermann and Keith (Kim) Melhiser, Jr., grandchildren, Andrea (Ronnie) Seets, Stephanie Hermann, Candice Hermann, Brooke (J. Will Robinson) Hermann, Wesley Melhiser and Jeni (Zach) Mayton, and great grandchildren, Briella and Brynlee, J. Will, III; Karissa and Lylah;, and Amara; and her siblings, Toby Boarman, Ben, Jim, Delmar, Les and Joe Bryant.A Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Cecil Funeral Home. Visitation is from Noon to 3:00 p.m.,…
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