History
History of Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home
Our Heritage; A Proud Tradition
In 1860, the architectural treasure now known as Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home began its legacy. Then, a fortune of $5,000 spent on this castle-like structure by Dr. William Stirman would never be completed, consequently dubbing it “Stirman’s Folly.” In 1915, Samuel Ewing, a prominent tobacco farmer and businessman, purchased and remodeled the Folly. It was during this time that notables like Clara Barton, who came to Owensboro as the founder of the American Red Cross as a result of an Owensboro flood, were entertained here. In the 1940s, Owensboro names like Haley, McGinnis, Medley, Huebner, Cannon, Bowlds, McIntyre and Burns began a tradition of funeral service excellence to our area. These humble beginnings are the foundation to which Haley-McGinnis stands firm to this day. In 1966, Haley-McGinnis consolidated its services to include the Owensboro Funeral Home, which was established in 1938.
During a major renovation project in 1995, the front porch was enclosed and the addition of one of Western Kentucky’s largest formal chapels was completed. Today, the building is a Registered Historical Landmark and is one of the most recognized and appreciated buildings in Owensboro. In 1998, Mike and Kay Everly, with over 80 years of combined experience to the families of Daviess County and its surrounding areas, purchased the funeral home. Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home remains a family-owned business, where we realize the difference that makes as our family serves yours with the utmost care, commitment and a never-ending desire to create lasting tributes, honoring those special memories created with each personalized and unique funeral service. We are committed to providing superior services at fair and respectful prices. We strive to serve families with love, compassion, professionalism and sincere hearts. These principles, which were established and placed before us nearly a century ago, remain a driving force in our continued pursuit to providing each individual a personalized and dignified service of excellence.
Our Heritage; A Proud Tradition
In 1860, the architectural treasure now known as Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home began its legacy. Then, a fortune of $5,000 spent on this castle-like structure by Dr. William Stirman would never be completed, consequently dubbing it “Stirman’s Folly.” In 1915, Samuel Ewing, a prominent tobacco farmer and businessman, purchased and remodeled the Folly. It was during this time that notables like Clara Barton, who came to Owensboro as the founder of the American Red Cross as a result of an Owensboro flood, were entertained here. In the 1940s, Owensboro names like Haley, McGinnis, Medley, Huebner, Cannon, Bowlds, McIntyre and Burns began a tradition of funeral service excellence to our area. These humble beginnings are the foundation to which Haley-McGinnis stands firm to this day. In 1966, Haley-McGinnis consolidated its services to include the Owensboro Funeral Home, which was established in 1938.
During a major renovation project in 1995, the front porch was enclosed and the addition of one of Western Kentucky’s largest formal chapels was completed. Today, the building is a Registered Historical Landmark and is one of the most recognized and appreciated buildings in Owensboro. In 1998, Mike and Kay Everly, with over 80 years of combined experience to the families of Daviess County and its surrounding areas, purchased the funeral home. Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home remains a family-owned business, where we realize the difference that makes as our family serves yours with the utmost care, commitment and a never-ending desire to create lasting tributes, honoring those special memories created with each personalized and unique funeral service. We are committed to providing superior services at fair and respectful prices. We strive to serve families with love, compassion, professionalism and sincere hearts. These principles, which were established and placed before us nearly a century ago, remain a driving force in our continued pursuit to providing each individual a personalized and dignified service of excellence.
