Tell City, Indiana Bernard H. Simpson, 89, passed away on June 27, 2020. He was born in Tell City, Indiana on October 16, 1930 to the late George and Florence “Virgie” (Mitchell) Simpson. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Edith “Edie” (Morris) Simpson; sisters, Evelyn Kramer and Helen Houchin; and brothers, Raymond “Bill” Simpson and Gene Simpson. A 1949 graduate of Tell City High School, Bernard also was a U.S. Navy Veteran and member of the...

Tell City, Indiana Norman A. Harbaville, 84, passed away on June 29, 2020. He was born in Bandon, Indiana on October 6, 1935 to the late Alvin and Pearl (Knieriem) Harbaville. Norman was a self-employed farmer, for which he loved.  He enjoyed working on his farm equipment and tractors, walking in the woods and riding his four-wheeler with his dog, Louie, gardening and wood whittling.  He was a member of Branchville Masonic Lodge #496. Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Rosie...

Ruth V. Schroeder, 90, passed away on June 25, 2020. She was born in Cannelton on October 25, 1929, daughter of the late Edgar William and Lulia Antoinette (Popp) Carter.  A graduate of Cannelton High School, Ruth was married to Leslie Kenneth Schroeder for over 64 years before his passing in 2016. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ where she and Kenneth assisted with and shared many delicious dishes at church gatherings and funeral meals.  She also enjoyed...

  Bristow, Indiana Donnell K. Royer, 66, passed away on June 20, 2020. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on March 15, 1954. Donnell worked for 30 years at Reynolds Metals in Louisville, Kentucky, where Reynolds Wrap is made and was a member of Carpenter’s Local Union #175.  Donnell and his wife, Teresa, attended St. Augustine Catholic Church, where he loved his church family and was very dedicated to the parish. Donnell enjoyed woodworking, reading and being with his...

Tell City, Indiana Bernard M. Harrison, Sr., 85, passed away on June 19, 2020. He was born in Perry County, Indiana on May 27, 1935, son of the late Elsworth and Agnes (Kellems) Harrison. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Lucille (Sandage) Harrison; a daughter, Theresa Harrison; and sisters, Nancy Louise Harrison in infancy, Justine McMahan and Irene Ball. Bernard, a lifelong truck driver, had worked for H.H. Hagedorn and Ryder Trucking.  He was a member of Tell City Church...

Tobinsport, Indiana Gregory Kyle Krawciw, 30, passed away May 29, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, on October 9, 1989, to Lagina (Boiles)  and Andrew Krawciw. Kyle was first and foremost an incredible son, grandson, brother, and friend. He had a kind spirit who reached out to others and showed great compassion and generosity. As a child, Kyle was exercising his imagination and a love of learning; if he was awake, he was working hard at...

  Tell City, Indiana Allen F. Goffinet, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born July 2, 1939, son of the late Irvin M. and Olive K. (Dupont) Goffinet. A lifelong Perry County farmer, Allen had also worked at Perry County Highway Department, managed the K of C and retired from Perry Central Community Schools, in 2008, where he was a bus driver for 34 years. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, where he had been chairman of the parish shooting match for...

Tell City, Indiana   Joretta A. Lawrence, 88, passed away on June 18, 2020.   She was born in Perry County, Indiana on December 17, 1931 daughter of the late Nora Bell (Hurst) and James Knox Loney. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Lenord Lawrence in 2007; a sister Mae Loney and a brother, Earl Loney.   Joretta retired from General Electric in 1989 after 40 years. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Tell City. Joretta spent her life helping...

William H. “Bill” Kendall, 61, passed away June 11, 2020 at his home in Gentryville. He was born in Cannelton, Indiana on January 18, 1959 to the late Orville and Margery (Jackson) Kendall. Also preceding him in death were sisters, Connie Kendall and Martha Lamar. Bill was united in marriage on December 1, 1978 to Tina Stein. He had worked at Best Chair in Ferdinand as a supervisor until health issues led to his retirement. Bill had served in the Army National Guard for twelve...

Tell City, Indiana Luther V. Oost, 91, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 7, 1929 to the late Vernon and Norma (Morris) Oost.  Also preceding him in death was his wife Naomi (Poehlein) Oost in 2011 and a sister, Juanita Leatham. Luther was a Korean War Army veteran and enjoyed watching NASCAR and listening to country music. He had worked at Tell City Chair Company and retired in 1989 from General Elecrtric after 20...