Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our family members who have passed away. If you know of a family member who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Add Memorial button. You can also write a tribute or leave your comments about those already listed on the page.
John E. Hatchett
1926-11-16 2009-02-22
John E. Hatchett, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Golden Living Center-Brentwood in Evansville, IN. John was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Owensboro. He was the son of Edward and Mary Frances Hatchett. He was an Army and Air Force veteran and loved sharing his military stories. He received the Victory Medal in World War II and the Korean War, and other honors.
John is survived by a daughter, Carol Hatchett; a stepdaughter, Monique Moorman; granddaughters Diane Yvonne Hatchett and Yvette Tarver (Alonzo); grandsons Trent and Brent Hatchett; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and caregivers Geneva Baltzell and James "Tag" Kemp.
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William Hayden Bell
2010-09-10William Hayden Bell 71, passed away September 21, 2010. He was employed for 30 years with Chrysler Corp. as a laborer. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Gloria L. Rowan Bell. Services will be held at 1 p.m. September 28, 2010 in Lavenia, Smith and Summers Home for Funerals, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lavenia, Smith and Summers Home for Funerals. Family and friends may share an online condolence at: laveniasmithsummers.com
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Michael Keith Hayden, Sr.
2013-01-08Michael was the son of Aurella Dee Jr. & Clarice Hayden, the grandson of Aurella Dee Sr. & Gracie Hayden, great grandson of Julia Rowan Hayden, and the great-great grandson of Henry Rowan & Mary Munt Rowan. The Rowan Reunion started in her honor in Sutherland Station, KY in 1896. Michael was also the great-great-great grandson of Harry & Catherine Rowan, the head of our family tree who we all descended from. We know that the loss of Michael hurts and that the family portrait has changed but know that he is in a better place with no more sorrow and no more pain.
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Mary Etta Hunter
1927-09-07 2017-10-12
Mary Etta Hunter was born Sept. 7, 1927 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late James Wilbert and Mary Zelma Hayden. Mary was baptized at Blessed Sacramet Catholic Church in Owensboro; she was also affiliated with St Thomas Aquinas and Holy Angeles Catholic Churches in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mary graduated from Western High School in Owensboro, Ky. Mary was united in Holy Matrimony to Walter Leon Hunter Sr. on March 16th, 1946; to this union, five children were born. Mary was employed at the Fort Bejamin Harrison Army Finance Center, retiring after 30 years of service. When thinking of Mary one parable comes to mind "The Good Samaritan". Mary always had an open-door policy at...
Anita Janette Jackson
2022-10-24
Anita Janette Jackson, 76, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro to the late Charles Rates Lewis, Sr., and Larissa Moorman Lewis, the granddaughter of Alverta Rowan and Howard McFarland, the great-great granddaughter of Levi Rowan & Mary Fields.
Anita was blessed and thanked God for her wonderful marriage to her friend and husband of more than 47 years, Mike Jackson. Anita retired from Omico Plastics in 2008 after many years of service. Mrs. Jackson was a member of Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cleaning, word search puzzles, and spending time with her family.
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Janice M Kendall (Shemwell)
2024-08-02 2014-06-30
Samuel E. Kendall, 61, of Granger, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in Owensboro to the late Joseph N. and Mary Lee Kendall. He retired from Owensboro City Hall as a courier. He was a member of New Horizon Outreach Ministries in South Bend, Indiana. Samuel was a graduate of Owensboro High School, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He graduated from Paducah Technical College. He also was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn Kendall; and two brothers, Herbert D. Kendall and Joseph V. Kendall.
He leaves to cherish his memories and mourn his loss, his wife, Janice Kendall; one daughter, April Leak;...
Gregory L Madison
1952-11-02 2022-05-18
Mr. Gregory Louis Madison, Sr. was born November 11, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Mr. Israel and Mrs. Mildred Madison. He was the youngest of 3 children that included Darryl and Marty. Gregory attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Max S. Hayes in 1971. He was employed at DuPont, White Motors, General Motors, The Illuminating Co. and retired from RTA in 2017.
Gregory, from early childhood, attended St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church with his family, where his father was an usher and he and his brothers were junior ushers. Until Gregory’s injury in 2017, he was a faithful member at the Church of the Covenant and usher. Greg, also, helped chaperone college...
Julia “Peggy” McCrary
2012-02-01
McCRARY, JULIA "PEGGY," 82, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
She was a member of Westwood Presbyterian Church, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and a graduate of Central High School Class of 1947.
Survivors: children, Michele "Micki" McCrary, Lynn McCrary, and Michael McCrary (Renee); grandchildren, Diallo Brooks, Montez McCrary- Holland, and Maiya McCrary; brothers, William L. "Pete" Shively (Lucille), Paul L. Shively (Gloria), and George Shively; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at her church, 4432 Greenwood Ave. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at A.D. Porter and Sons Funeral Home, 1300 W. C...
Michele “Micki” McCrary
2022-06-24Michele “Micki” McCrary died June 24, 2022 at age 72 in Louisville, Ky. She was the daughter of Julia “Peggy” Shively and Pompey McCrary, the granddaughter of James H Shively, great granddaughter of James Shively, great-great-granddaugther of Thomas Edmond Shively and Octavia Richardson. Micki attended the reunions faithfully with her sister Lynn and helped with planning whenever it was held in Louisville.
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Montez R McCrary-Holland
1985-03-13 2020-12-15
Montez is the son of Montez McCrary-Holand, the grandson of Michael Ross McCrary, great grandson of Julia (Peggy) Shively McCrary, great great grandson of James H. Shively, and great, great, great grandson of Octavia Richardson. They are cousins to the Rowan lineage. The Rowan Family Reunion started in Sutherland Station, KY in 1896. For many years, the reunion was held at the school in Petit, then moved to New Hope Baptist Church for our traditional third Sunday service in August. His Aunt Michele and Lynn are very active participants of the reunion as well as was his great grandmother and great uncles.
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