Ernest Easley

Born Feb. 19, 1921, in Mayfield, Ky., son of the late Josie Ray and Oscar T. Easley, he was a timber cutter before retiring and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include: two sons, Robert Lee Easley of Michigan and Glen Hancock of East Prairie; four daughters, Vickie Deck and Delilah Easley of Malden, Carolyn Wasson of East Prairie and Barbara Hancock Miller of Wyatt; two sisters, Virginia Calhoun and Bea Parchman of Mayfield; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, four sisters and five brothers.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid, where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Raymond Linley, officiating.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.