Yewell C. Basham

Yewell C. Basham, 74, of 1968 Stinnett Road, Maceo, died Friday, May 20, 2005, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. He was born August 12, 1930 to the late Wavie and Verna Morris Basham in Hancock County. He was a deacon and devoted member of Lewisport Baptist Church, a Navy Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Masonic Lodge. He retired from Green River Steel and really enjoyed hunting, going to ball games and being with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Emma Basham on June 4, 1993.

Survivors include one son, Barry Basham and his wife, Denise of Maceo; two daughters, Sheila Houchins and her husband, Jeff of Chalybeate Springs, KY, Donna Westerfield and her husband, Keith of Lewisport; six grandchildren, Kori Rae Westerfield, Ami Nicole Westerfield, Cortney Jean Basham, Seth Parker Basham, Kelly Ann Houchins and Hunter Jeffrey Houchins; one sister, Bonnie Hite of Owensboro; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Monday, at Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday and after 11:00 AM Monday at the funeral home.