Bristow, Indiana   Gilbert B. Esarey, 86, passed away September 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.   He was born in Bristow, Indiana on July 20, 1933, son of the late John William and Eva Albertine (Jones) Esarey. Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Louella King, Allen Esarey and four brothers in infancy.   Gilbert was a 1952 graduate of Tell City High School and was soon married on September 30, 1952 to the former Ruth Harpenau, who survives. Gilbert...

Tell City, Indiana   Louise S. Hay, 92, passed away September 12, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Tell City.   She was born in Bolivar, Ohio on March 22, 1927, daughter of the late Soloman and Maude (Langdon) Sweat.    Louise was united in marriage at St. Augustine Catholic Church on February 7, 1950 to Thomas Hay, who preceded her in death in 2013. Also preceding her in death were her grandsons, Mark Huber and Jack Tuggle; siblings, Madeline Lampkin, Cornelia...

 Tell City, Indiana   Daniel R. “Dan” Quick, 50, passed away September 5, 2019, at the home of his mother, surrounded by his family.   He was born in Tell City on October 19,1968 son of Shirley (Sternberg) Quick and the late Jerome “Jerry” Quick. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Oscar and Viola Sternberg and Clarence and Burnis Quick.   Dan was a 1987 graduate of Tell City High School and was a veteran of the U.S....

Cannelton, Indiana Glenward G. “Bub” Poehlein, 67, passed away September 3, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1952 in Perry County, son of the late Charles and Elsie Marie (Sommer) Poehlein. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Brenda Lea Poehlein, in infancy. Bub retired as a truck driver for Can-Clay and had worked at Schwab Safe and Blum’s Sawmill. He was a stock car driver, enjoying demolition derby’s, fishing, mud bogs, deer hunting and his...

Cannelton, Indiana Gayle L. James, 67, passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. She was born on October, 22, 1951 in Perry County, daughter of the late Carmi and Ida Ruth (Anson) Badger. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Donald Badger. Gayle had been a caregiver for the elderly and enjoyed playing cards and bingo, watching game shows and spending time with her cat, Baby. She is survived by her children; Greg James (Rhonda), Hawesville and Theresa James, Tell City; sisters, Linda...

Tobinsport, Indiana –   Curtis E. Tate, 80, passed away on September 1, 2019, at Golden Living Center in Tell City.   He was born in Tobinsport, IN on July 11, 1939, son of the late Elmer and Annie Marcella (Applegate) Tate.  Also preceding him in death was a brother, James Tate, Sr.   Curt worked as electrician all of his life and was most proud that he was able to travel the world, wiring for oil drilling rigs. He enjoyed motorcycles and...

Cannelton, Indiana Virginia V. Paulin, 97, passed away August 27, 2019 at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. She was born in Cannelton, Indiana on June 4, 1922 to the late Floyd and Edith (Hawhee) Ramsey. Virginia was a 1940 graduate of Cannelton High School.  She was united in marriage to Joseph N. Paulin in September of 1942. They were married for 64 years until his death on July 4, 2006. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Denny Ramsey. Virginia was a member of St....

Tell City, Indiana Raphael W. DuPont, 98, passed away August 28, 2019 at Golden Living Center. He was born June 22, 1921 near Leopold, Indiana in Perry County, son of the late William and Rosa (Flamion) DuPont.  Also preceding him in death was his wife of 77 years, Vivian (Howell) DuPont, who passed away in 2018; their son, Christopher DuPont; great grandson, Christopher Earl Reiter; son in law, Bob Hagman; sisters, Martha Hubert, Ida Mae Goffinet and Mary Mullis; and brothers,...

Oriole, Indiana Geneva L. Johnson, 94, passed away on August 28, 2019 at Harrison Springs Health Campus in Corydon, Indiana. She was born in Oriole, Indiana on March 7, 1925, daughter of the late Jesse and Ella (Carmickle) Frakes.  She lived in the house in which she was born for her entire life. Geneva was a 1943 graduate of Oil Township High School.  She was united in marriage to Charles E. Johnson upon his return home from World War II.  She was a homemaker, except for...

Oliver Eugene “Gene” Jones, Jr., 64 passed away August 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on October 11, 1954 to the late Oliver E. Jones, Sr. and Bonnie Mahue. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Olivia Jones; two sons, Oliver E. “J.R.” Jones, III and Brad Jones; and his step mother, Sue Jones Bryant. Gene was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and had been a truck driver his entire life. Gene enjoyed music, playing the guitar...