Ronnie Ellis
July 25, 1951 ~ March 16, 2020
Ronnie Ellis, a veteran journalist, loving father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was 68. After graduating from Western Kentucky University’s School of Journalism and Broadcasting, Ellis went on to become a trusted and respected voice reporting on Kentucky politics. After working for multiple news outlets, including the Henderson Gleaner and Glasgow Daily Times, Ellis became the state government and political correspondent for Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. Ellis also served as a regular guest on KET’s Comment on Kentucky. Ellis received the College Heights Herald Award for Outstanding Contributions in Journalism (2018) and was recently inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.
Ellis was preceded in death by his parents Eugene Ellis and Nettie “Ollie” Ellis.
He is survived by his son, John “Jack” Ellis, his daughter, Scottie Ellis and his grandson Ollie Ellis Garcia.
Due to the Coronavirus, the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the University of Kentucky’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, School of Journalism and Media, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40506-0012. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow, Kentucky is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ronnie, thanks for being such an inspiration to me for so many years. You have been a great mentor to me at the Fancy Farm political program. Heaven has gained another great angel. God bless you and family. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace my very good friend…
Farewell my friend. Frankfort is not the same without you.
Rest well my friend. I shall miss your good humour and competitive spirit.
Ronnie, you will be truly missed by all your high school buddies.
So sad to hear of Ronnie’s passing. A dear friend back in the day at UK and Western.
Will always remember how funny he was . I know he will be greatly missed by his family,friends, and peers.
I enjoyed reading Ronnie’s articles; so sorry to hear of his passing.
So sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He was a great classmate at GHS Class of ’69.
To Jack and Scottie,
Your father was one of my heroes. Regularly publishing his skillful and courageous reporting is a cherished memory of my six years as a CNHI publisher in Kentucky. His election to the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame is a fitting epitaph for a life well lived and a profession well served. May he rest in peace.