Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Linus James
Sep 11, 2025
Robert Linus James, 85, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born in Mount Pleasant on September 23, 1939, a son of Ivan L. and Clarice (Etienne) James.
After graduating from Oil Township High School, Linus was united in marriage to Patricia Goffinet on October 15, 1960, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Leopold.
He retired from DMI in 2001 where...
Charlotte Goffinet
Sep 10, 2025
Charlotte M. Goffinet, 80, passed away at home on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Tell City on November 19, 1944, a daughter of Leonard J. and Oda May (Covey) Terry.
She went to Howell School where she had the same teacher for all eight years. Charlotte graduated from Tell City High School. In 1962, she...
Geraldine Hagman
Sep 10, 2025
Geraldine R. Hagman, 81, passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born in Tell City on March 25, 1944, a daughter of Earl and Marie (Etienne) James.
On February 16, 1963, Geraldine was united in marriage to Darrell Hagman. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Geraldine was a babysitter for most of her life and took pride in...
Robbie Gibson
Sep 6, 2025
St. Croix, Indiana -
Roberta M. "Robbie" Gibson, 89, passed away on September 6, 2025. She was born in Perry County on April 19, 1936, the daughter of Shelbie and Iola (Sadler) Ransom. Robbie was the Valedictorian of her 1954 class of Oil Township High School.
She was united in marriage to Thomas E. Gibson on June 1, 1957, at Blue River...
Gerald Kline
Aug 29, 2025
Gerald Wayne “Sleepy” Kline, 70, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home in Cannelton, surrounded by family.
He was born in Fulda, Indiana on September 28, 1954, to Freeman and Dora Ann (Holmes) Kline.
Gerald was a truck driver for Winkler and Sons for several years.
He spent a lot of his time working on his “Ford” vehicles and enjoyed...
John David Glenn
Aug 23, 2025
John David Glenn, 59, passed away on August 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 10, 1965, a son of Harold and Gertrude (Shadwick) Glenn. John David graduated from Cannelton High School in 1984.
He enjoyed watching I.U. basketball, buying and selling antiques and going to his daughter’s ballgames.
Surviving is his daughter, Courtney Glenn; brother, Harold Lee Glenn (Kathy);...
Jenny Hosler
Aug 20, 2025
Virginia M. “Jenny” Kellems Hosler, 80, passed away on August 20, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1944, in Hawesville, Kentucky and went to Cannelton High School.
A homemaker most of her life, Jenny had also worked at Long John Silvers and Dairy Queen. She enjoyed reading, camping, going to auctions and yard sales.
Surviving are her sons, Keith Kellems (Donna)...
Evan Ewing
Aug 18, 2025
Evan W. Ewing, 18, passed away on August 18, 2025.
He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 20, 2007, the son of Robert W. Ewing and Jamie L. Hockenberry. Evan was a student at Tell City High School.
He loved to be outdoors, especially hiking, swimming and cliff jumping. Evan enjoyed doing small engine repair, especially on his scooter. He...
David Peter
Aug 18, 2025
David A. “Pete” Peter, 60, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1964, and graduated from Tell City High School in 1983.
He worked at Waupaca Foundry and loved to go fishing and watch sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Bengals. David was always up for a night of playing (and winning) euchre. He...
Wilma "Bill" Major
Aug 15, 2025
Wilma J. "Bill" Major passed away on August 15, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday with close family, her favorite Chinese food, a giant chocolate cake and a gentle rock on a porch swing. She will be remembered as a proud Christian, great cook and expert at stretching a dollar.
Bill was born on July 1, 1925, to Pressley Gilbert...
Ed Guillaume
Aug 15, 2025
Charles Edward Guillaume, 77, of Leopold, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 15, 2025, at his home.
Ed was born on August 25, 1947, in Evansville, Indiana, to Hubert A. and Stella M. (Keller) Guillaume. He grew up on his beloved family farm alongside his siblings, Mildred Kelly and Bill Guillaume. Ed was a proud 1966 graduate...
Ronnie Pannett
Aug 11, 2025
Ronald L. Pannett, 72, passed away on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 27, 1952, a son of Alice (Fuchs) and Clarence Pannett, Sr. Ronnie was a 1970 graduate of Tell City High School and spent 55 years working as a butcher, retiring in 2018. He had worked at Vincent's Market, Houchen Foods, Noble's IGA...
Sue Howe
Aug 10, 2025
Sue Ann Howe, 81, passed away on August 10, 2025, at her son’s home in Campbellsville, Kentucky, surrounded by family .
She was born in Erin, Tennessee on April 10, 1944, to Charles and Myrtle (Pully) Walker.
Family was everything to Sue. She was the “world’s best cook’ if you asked her children and you could not visit her without getting asked...
Patricia Ball
Aug 10, 2025
Patricia O'Neal Ball, 84, passed away on August 10, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick.
She was born on May 25, 1941, to James and Lilly (Beard) Kellems.
Patricia's life revolved around two things: faith and family. Devoting her life to ministry, Patricia had a strong relationship with God and loved to bring people together in...
Jennifer Rennix
Aug 9, 2025
Jennifer G. Rennix, 79, passed away on August 9, 2025.
She was born in Elkins, West Virginia, a daughter of Dennis Claude and Faythe (Slavin) Rennix. Jennifer worked most of her life as a licensed practical nurse in the Beaver Dam, New York area. She had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Elmira, New York.
Jennifer loved arts and...
Edna Alberta "Bert" Harper
Aug 8, 2025
With profound love and gentle sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Edna Alberta Harper, of Cannelton and formerly of Perrysville, on August 8, 2025, at the age of 85. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Alberta’s life was a quiet yet powerful testament to love, commitment, and care.
Born on June 20, 1940, in Cayuga, Indiana, Alberta was...
Lana Howe
Aug 8, 2025
Lana Faye Howe, 64, passed away on August 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 26, 1960, daughter of Cletus and Daisy (Harper) James.
Lana was a 1978 graduate of Perry Central High School and worked for C&S for 40 years before retiring.
On July 23, 1983, she was united in marriage to Denny Howe at St. Augustine Catholic...
Geraldine Parsons
Aug 7, 2025
Geraldine R. “Jerry” Parsons, 80, passed away on August 7, 2025.
She was born in Perry County on June 4, 1945, a daughter of Everett and Anna (Perry) Jordan.
Geraldine had worked at the OAKS, Snappy Grill and babysat. She enjoyed going on day trips with her friends at Oakwood and played bingo, worked crafts, crossword puzzles and word searches while residing...
Rose Parker
Aug 2, 2025
Rose A. Parker, 67, passed away on August 2, 2025.
She was born in Tell City on February 9, 1958, a daughter of Marion and Anna Faye (Kelly) Gray. Rose graduated from Tell City High School.
She owned and operated the Tell Street Café’ along with her sister. Rose had a reputation as a hardworking and efficient waitress for many years and...
Pat Neu
Aug 1, 2025
Patrick Edward Neu, 69, formerly of New Boston, left this world on August 1, 2025, while on a fishing trip in Alaska, doing what he loved most, surrounded by those he loved most, his sons.
Pat was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a loyal friend. Born June 5,1956, to William (Billy Jr) and Leona Neu.
Pat spent his 34 years as...
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