Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Mark Newlin
Jun 25, 2025
James “Mark” Newlin, 68, passed away on June 25, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Bloomington on July 16, 1956, the son of James and Shirley Ann (Crane) Newlin. Mark graduated from high school in Bloomington and had a bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp.
Coaching high school football was...
Kaizen Collins
Jun 20, 2025
Troy, Indiana –
Kaizen Valentino Vincent Collins, was stillborn on June 20, 2025. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Kaizen’s family includes his parents, Samanatha Cancel and Joshua Collins, Sr.; grandmothers, Shannon Jackson (Jason) and Nettie Perez-Gonzales and brothers and sisters, Joshua Collins, Jr., Abell Collins, Emily Collins, Ski’ Marie Joachim and Anastasia Collins. His grandfather, Johnny Cancel preceded him in death.
Huber...
Laura Kempf
Jun 19, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana –
Laura L. Kempf, 51, passed away at her home on June 19, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.
She was born in Huntingburg on October 11, 1973, a daughter of James M. and Donna L. (Gentry) Raven.
Laura worked at Masterbrand Cabinets for 22 years and was currently employed at Kimball International until illness forced her retirement.
Laura was united...
Katherine Duke
Jun 16, 2025
Neva “Katherine” Duke, 92, peacefully departed from this world on June 16th, 2025, with her daughter, Barbara “Brenda” Harrig at her side.
She was born on May 19th, 1933, in Grayson County, Kentucky to Neva Bozarth Duggins and Lennie Duggins. She later moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana where she met Howard, whom she married in 1954. After just one year, later she...
Ray Yeager
Jun 8, 2025
L. Ray Yeager, 80, was born August 5,1944, in Great Falls, Montana to Edward M. and Florence E. (Bush) Yeager. He passed peacefully at home in Tell City, Indiana, with his family at his side on June 8, 2025.
Ray was a true Montana cowboy and anyone who knew him was sure to be told a story about Montana. Ray was...
Linda Haager
Jun 8, 2025
Linda Fay Haager, 73, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2025, at Serenity Springs Senior Living in Jasper, Indiana.
She was born in Florence, Alabama on August 24, 1951, to the late Elsie Fern (Montgomery) and John Thomas Reed.
Linda was born and raised in Alabama for some years before her family moved to Chicago Heights, Illinois after her father took a...
Vernon Russelburg
May 31, 2025
Vernon Ray Russelburg, 80, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City.
He was born in Corydon, Kentucky on October 3, 1944, to Bennie “B.C.” and Mary (Shelton) Russelburg.
Vernon was a 1963 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Hawesville, Kentucky and was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked at Aleris for 34...
Nancy Lyons
May 30, 2025
Nancy Ilene Lyons, 74, passed away on May 30, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice House in Evansville.
She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 5, 1951, to William and Lucille (Maraman) Kendall.
Nancy was a 1969 graduate of Tell City High School. She had worked at Perry County Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide, served as Troy Township Trustee and...
Dianne McCormack
May 29, 2025
Dianne G. McCormack, 90, passed away on May 29, 2025, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton.
She was born in Ladysmith, WI on October 24, 1934, daughter of Clifford and Doris (Burce) Blanchette.
Dianne was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. She was a volunteer at North Spencer Community Action Center for over 30 years. Dianne enjoyed writing poetry and caring...
Shannan Sturgeon
May 28, 2025
Shannan M. Sturgeon, 56, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Owensboro (KY) Regional Health Hospital.
She was born in Tell City, Indiana on October 30, 1968. She was a was a 1986 graduate of Tell City High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Vincennes University.
In September of 2024, Shannan retired as Major from Branchville Correctional Facility where she worked...
David Schaefer
May 27, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
David L. Schaefer, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
He was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on March 10, 1965, the son of Thomas J. and Catherine R. (Gehlhausen) Schaefer.
A 1983 graduate of Tell City High School, Dave was employed at Kimball International in Santa Claus where he had worked for 36 years.
Dave kept a routine...
Bob Dickman
May 24, 2025
Robert Lee Dickman, 89, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.
He was born in Tell City, Indiana on December 14th, 1935, to Raymond and Edna (Gengelbach) Dickman.
Bob retired from Kimball International and was a member of the Tell City Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his children, Cheryl Brinksneader, Terri Bryant (Larry) Tell City,...
Lois Schneider-May
May 24, 2025
Mary “Lois” Schneider-May, 94, passed away on May 24, 2025, at Oakwood Health Campus.
She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 7, 1930, daughter of Russell and Rosalee (Costello) Hyde.
After more than 40 years, Lois retired in 1988 from General Electric. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Cannelton where she enjoyed singing in the church choir, volunteering with...
Imogene Linville
May 20, 2025
Imogene Linville, 85, passed away at Perry County Memorial Hospital on May 20, 2025.
She was born in Spencer County, Indiana, on April 18, 1940, and a daughter of Alvin and Olive (Van Hoosier) Mullen. Imogene was a 1958 graduate of Troy High School.
She retired from Old National Bank in Evansville where she was a call center specialist for many years.
Imogene...
Elsie Gann
May 17, 2025
Otwell, Indiana -
Elsie L. Gann, 85, passed away on May 17, 2025, at her home in Otwell, with her daughter by her side, holding her hand.
She was born on October 13, 1939, daughter of the late William Kermit and Mary Emma (Oldham) Harlen.
Elsie and her husband, Leonard, loved traveling and moved frequently from state to state, finally settling back in...
Jeff Jarboe
May 16, 2025
Jeffery David Jarboe, 63, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City.
Jeff was born on March 6, 1962, to the late Curtis and Dolores (Cassidy) Jarboe.
He was in the Tell City High School class of 1980 and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Jeff had worked at Masterbrand for many years.
Jeff enjoyed fishing and...
Willie M. Tindle
May 13, 2025
Cannelton, IndianaWillie M. Tindle, 79, passed away on May 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 16, 1946, to Francis T. “Bud” and Mary M. (Richey) Marchand.
A graduate of Lockyear Business College, where she earned her associates degree, Willie had worked at Tell City Chair Company, Masterbrand and was the owner and operator of...
Mike Young
May 12, 2025
Michael R. “Mike” Young, Sr., 61, passed away on May 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on January 20, 1964, son of Carl A. and Betty M. (Dawson) Young.
Mike had been employed at Tell City Chair Company and then Kimball International. He was a member of Indiana National Guard where he retired from twenty-one years of...
Joy Ann Brackett
May 9, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Joy Ann Brackett, 95, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Brickyard where she was a resident for over eight years.
In 1929, she was born on Christmas Day near Oriole in Perry County. She was the only child of Ernest and Cornelia (Sweat) Badger.
Joy graduated from St. Mary’s College of Nursing and University of Evansville. She worked...
Megan Rogier
May 5, 2025
Megan E. Rogier, 48, passed away on May 5, 2025.
She was born in Tell City on February 26, 1977, a daughter of Benjamin R. and Sara J. (Mehringer) Rogier.
Megan was a 1995 graduate of Tell City High School and had worked at Perry County Memorial Hospital since interning there in her junior year of high school. Due to Megan’s health...
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