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In Memoriam Rev. Melvin Farmer July 13, 1932 – December 22, 2022

In Memoriam Rev. Melvin Farmer, 90 July 13, 1932 – December 22, 2022 West Davenport – Rev. Melvin Farmer, 90, of West Davenport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home. Melvin was born on July 13, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana, a son of the late Claude and Ethel Farmer.  It was there that he met the love of his life, Bonnie Farmer (Runau).  They were married in Evansville where, together, they helped start the…

Ventriloquism Helps Deliver Word Of God

Ventriloquism Helps Deliver Word Of God By LIBBY CUDMORE • HOMETOWN ONEONTA Edition of Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 Even if his lips aren’t moving, Rev. Frank Westcott is still speaking the word of God. “I tell Bible stories with my ventriloquist dummy, Bucky,” said Westcott. “I can have a whole audience of adults, and they just love it.” Westcott, who has succeeded Pastor Mel Farmer at River Street Baptist Church, first brought Bucky up to the pulpit to tell the…

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