Ellis Rowan

Ellis Rowan, 99, of Owensboro, passed away on January 28, 2022, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Petit, on October 10, 1922, to the late Henry and Daisey Readers Rowan (grandson Levi Rowan, great grandson of Harry and Catherine Rowan). . Ellis loved nature, animals, and was a devoted farmer and Christian. He was a faithful and loving family man, a devoted husband, and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Georgia Ann Hayden Rowan; children, Ellis Rowan, Jr, William Everett Rowan, Richard Lawrence Rowan, Katherine Rowan, Anna Marie Rowan, Thelma Bernice Rowan; and siblings, An...

Harold Augustus Rowan

Harold Augustus Rowan, 84 of Owensboro, was called home to glory on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Heartford House of Hospice Western Kentucky in Owensboro. He was born on November 13, 1931 to the late Henry and Daisy Rowan.

He accepted Christ as his Savior on September 3, 1944 at New Hope Baptist Church in Pettit, Ky. He was a faithful member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. Harold enjoyed fishing, barbequing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He attended Western High School and later served in the U.S. Army. Employed at Texas Gas Transmission Corporation for 36 years, he supervised the Printing Department and Facility Maintenance. He also owned and operated...

Olga Josephine Rowan (Talbott)

Olga Josephine Talbott Rowan, 90 years young of Owensboro was called home to meet Jesus on, Saturday, January 14, 2023. Her heavenly had the best plan for her and prepared the perfect home for her in heaven. We say not in grief that she is gone but give thanks that she was ours for many years. 

Our mother was born on August 14, 1932, to the late Grant G. Sr. and Gertrude Talbott. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in May of 1950 at Fourth Street Baptist Church,  where she remained a faithful, committed member for over 70 years, Her ministeries were president of the usher board, Sunday School secretary cofounder of Senior Day, church hospital liaison, choir memb...

Richard L Rowan

Richard L. Rowan, 58 of Owensboro, KY passed away February 13, 2010 at Regional Medical Center. Born October 16, 1951 to Eillis & Georgia Hayden Rowan, in Owensboro, KY. Formerly worked for Glenmore Distillery & was a Veteran of the US Army, Vietnam War. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Chapel. He enjoyed working on cars & tinkering.

Was preceded in death by a brother; Ellis Rowan Jr. & sisters Katherine (Kit) Rowan, Anna Marie Rowan, & Thelma Bernice Rowan.

Surviving are his children Jason & his wife Kristin Rowan, of Lewisport, KY, & Holly Rowan of Maceo, KY, parents; Ellis & Georgia Hayden Rowan, 5 grandchildren, siblings; William Rowan & Kenneth...

William “Dollar Bill” Rowan

William "Dollar Bill" Rowan, Sr., 65, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Friday, June 25, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on May 26, 1945 in Owensboro. He was a Machine Operator for Johnson Control and a farmer. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Chapel. He enjoyed farming, the Kentucky Derby and his kids and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Alma Rowan; five sons, William "Chubby" Rowan of Phoenix, AZ, and William Rowan, Jr. (Krystal), Ken Rowan, Ricco Rowan and David LaRoche all of Owensboro; his parents, Ellis and Georgia Ann Rowan; two stepsons, Gary Shelton and Bryant Shelton both of Owensboro; many grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a broth...

Angelo (A.J.) Rue, Jr.

Angelo "AJ' Rue, Jr. AJ is the son of Nicole L. Lee and Angelo Rue Sr, he is the grandson of Robin Woodard, great-grandson of Beverly Hayden Woodard (Randle).
I ask you to lift the family up in your thoughts and prayers.

Angelo "AJ" Rue, Jr made his peace with God on November 12, 2013, at 4:52 pm, in Woodbridge, VA. He was born August 12, 1998, in Libertyville IL, to Nicole Lynn Lee and Angelo Rue, Sr. AJ grew to be a loving son and brother. We will be remember as an intelligent, respectful, caring young man. A funny and mischievous boy. A beautiful red-hair baby.


AJ attended Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, VA, where he lived with his father...

Kendall Lamont Russell

Its with deepest regret and sadness to inform you that Kendall Lamont Russell; passed away early this morning. He was, and will remain, the beloved son of Donald and Shirley Russell; the brother of Kevin Russell; husband of Anna and father of Angel, Paolo and Mateo...

There will be a memorial service at 2 pm Sunday June 6th, 2010 at Christians United Church at Soldiers' Memorial Chapel (Ft. Harrison)
5626 E. Lawton Loop Dr. Indidnapolis, IN 46216.

William Leslie “Pete” Shively

William was surrounded by his loving family prior to his passing and accompanied by his loving wife of 38 years, Lucille Shively, at his final hour.

He was born February 27, 1931, to James Harvey Shively, II and Clara Cabniss Shively in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the grandson of James Harvey Shively I and Julia Wright; great-grandson of Octavia Richardson Shively and Edmond Nathaniel Shively.  Octavia was the sister of Mary Louisa Richardson Rowan, wife of Ed Rowan, son of Harry and Catherine Rowan.  

William was one of eight children born to this union and the last surviving sibling. He attended Central High School in Louisville, Kentuc...

Adrian (A.J) Tyrone Smiley, Jr.

Adrian Tyrone Smiley Jr., commonly known as A.J., 43, of Fayettville, North Carolina, died November 23, 2019, peacefullly in his home that he shared with his beloved son, Alexander (Alex) A.J. was orn on February 20, 1976 in Indianapolis, IN at Methodist Hospital to Adrian Sr. and Carolyn (Lackey) Smiley.  A.J. attended Washington Township Schools, graduating from North Central High School in 1994 and attending Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis.

A.J. began working at a very young age.  At the age of three, A.J. began modelling and taping commercials for the Helen Wells Modeling Agency.  His infamous televisiion commercial was the for Marsh Groceries airing...

Samuel C. Smith

It is with great sadness that the Smith family announces the death of Samuel “Sam” Smith (age 79). He passed away on May 18, 2022 with his loving wife and devoted son by his side. He was born in Welch, West Virginia and later moved to Hazard, Kentucky. He attended Hazard High School and went on to pursue a college career in basketball with University of Louisville. He then went on to play professional basketball with the ABA. He married his wife of 56 years, Helen Ruth Smith and raised 2 beautiful children, Samuel Smith, Jr, and Nikki Fountain.

Sam is survived by his wife, Helen Smith (Daughter of Lonnie Hayden, the granddaughter of Julia Rowan and James Hayden, the great gran...