Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Carolyn Preston
Jan 23, 2025
Hawesville, Kentucky
Carolyn Preston, 82, passed away on January 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born in McQuady, Kentucky on May 25, 1942, to the late Charlie and Doshie (Smith) Decker.
Carolyn was a member of Hancock County Christian Church where she loved to sing in the choir and play guitar. She sang in the bands the “Country Pioneers” and “Carolyn...
Ray Zoercher
Jan 22, 2025
Ray Zoercher
Raymond “Ray” Zoercher, formerly of Cannelton, passed away on January 22, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas, after a brief illness.
He was born on April 13, 1944, spending his early years in Cannelton before his family moved to Jackson, MS, when he was in his teens. It was in Madison, MS, at the Strawberry Patch, where Ray managed the horse farm...
Dennis J James
Jan 17, 2025
HAMMOND, IN –
Dennis J. James, 72, died at 9:18 pm Friday, January 17, 2025, at Northlake Methodist Hospital in Gary.
A native of Chicago, he was born on April 27, 1952, the son of Robert W. and Lorraine M. (Hauber) James. His parents moved to Sulphur and Tell City after Robert W. retired. After parents passed, Dennis lived in Jasper IN...
Lowell Gladish
Jan 14, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Lowell E. Gladish, 93, passed away on January 14, 2025, with his family alongside him.
He was born in Petersburg, Indiana on December 10, 1931, the son of Courtney W. and Katherine O. Gladish. Lowell was a 1950 graduate of Petersburg High School and later earned his bachelor's degree in geology from Indiana University. On July 23, 1955,...
Donna Ramsey
Jan 12, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana
Donna Fay Ramsey, 79, formerly of Cannelton, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 12, 2025.
Donna was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 19, 1945. She was just shy of her 80th birthday.
Donna worked as a registered nurse at Perry County Memorial Hospital prior to moving to Jeffersonville in 1994. She retired from Norton Hospital in 2017...
Michael Mattingly
Jan 8, 2025
Tobinsport, Indiana -
Michael Lee Mattingly, 59, passed away on January 8, 2025, surrounded by love and adoration, at his home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, near Mount Vernon, where some of the Mattingly family continue to reside.
Michael was a great athlete and especially passionate about baseball. He led the West Memphis Blue Devils...
Sue Miller
Jan 5, 2025
Magnet, Indiana -
Martha Sue Miller, 96, passed away on January 5, 2025, living a vibrant life filled with kindness, laughter, and endless dedication to her family, her farm, and her church.
She was born in Tell City, the daughter of Otto and Lula J. (Fuqua) Aldridge, the first of their children to be born in Indiana after moving from Kentucky....
Joe Cravens
Jan 4, 2025
Grandview, Indiana
Joseph E. “Joe” Cravens, 76, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh.
He was born in Breckenridge County, Kentucky on July 1, 1948, to Willie Ray and Clara Lou (Barker) Cravens.
Joe was an Army veteran who had worked in heavy equipment for most of his life, retiring in 1999. After retirement he served as the minister...
Gordon Lee Poehlein,Jr.
Dec 30, 2024
Derby, Indiana
Gordon Lee Poehlein, Jr., 74, passed away at his home on December 30, 2024.
He was born on November 9, 1950, to Gordon Lee, Sr. and Birdine (Riat) Poehlein.
Gordon Lee was a 1969 graduate of Tell City High School and was a Vietnam Army veteran. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W Post #2939 and worked as a heavy...
Marie Sweat
Dec 28, 2024
Rockport, Indiana -
Marie E. Sweat, 95, passed away on December 28, 2024.
She was born in Berkersheim, Germany on June 2, 1929, the daughter of Johann and Elizabeth (Schneider) Leister.
Marie enjoyed caring for her home and family, sewing, family gatherings and her neighbors. She loved her dog, Max, and was thankful for his company.
Her surviving family members include her son, Kenny...
Wayne Edwards
Dec 26, 2024
Tell City, Indiana
Wayne D. Edwards, 74, passed away on December 26, 2024, in Columbus, Indiana.
He was born on October 23, 1950, to Clyde “Jack” and Minnie (Brown) Edwards.
Wayne was known as “Hot Dog” in his younger years. He had worked for Swain Industries in Seymour and Evanston, Best Chairs in Cannelton and Meggitt (the former Stewart Warner). He was a...
David Arnold
Dec 25, 2024
Tell City, Indiana
David W. Arnold, 59, passed away on December 25, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.
He was born to Earl and Geneva (Combs) Arnold on October 25, 1965, in Tell City.
David was married on November 5, 1995, to Audrey McFall. Together, they had two girls that David loved to tease. He was an amazing dad, that...
Henrietta Dickman
Dec 24, 2024
Cannelton, Indiana –
Henrietta M. Dickman, 96, formerly of Cannelton, passed away in Granger, Indiana, on December 24, 2024.
She was born in Cannelton on February 15, 1928, a daughter of George and Goldie (Kieser) Neyenhaus. Henrietta was a 1946 graduate of Cannelton High School. She and her husband, Earl K. “Jack” Dickman lived in the Shelbyville area and after his...
Hubert Harpenau
Dec 14, 2024
Bristow, Indiana
Hubert F. Harpenau, 91, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
He was born on July 1, 1933, to Herman and Anna (Hagedorn) Harpenau.
Hubert was a veteran of the United States Army and was extremely honored to experience a recent trip with the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana.
He was a lifetime member of...
Cindy L. Davis
Dec 13, 2024
Leopold, Indiana
Cindy L. Davis, 54, passed away December 13, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 10, 1970, and was a 1988 graduate of Southridge High School.
Cindy had managed Circle S (Main and Payne Street in Tell City), was a manager at Pilot Truck Stop (at Carefree, IN) and had worked at Masterbrand (Ferdinand) for 15 years, where...
Linda Ball
Dec 6, 2024
Cannelton, Indiana
Linda Lou Ball, 85, passed away December 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 7, 1939, to Walter and Hazel (Brown) Amos.
Linda retired in 2001 from Masterbrand after 26 years. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ.
On June 30, 1992, Linda married Harold Ball, sharing 26 years together until his...
Lisa Taylor
Dec 1, 2024
Tell City, Indiana –
Lisa Diane Taylor, 54, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2024, surrounded by family, at her home in Tell City.
She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 22, 1970, the daughter of Betty Kathleen “Kathy” Stang and Billy Don Taylor.
Lisa was an extremely outgoing and strong-minded woman who had a contagious smile with a beautiful spirit to...
Matt Terry
Dec 1, 2024
Owensboro, Kentucky
Matthew W. “Matt” Terry, 61, passed away on December 1, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on September 25, 1963, to Garr and Kathleen (Morgan) Terry.
Matt had worked for 36 years at Maxwell Brothers Lumber, in Hawesville, before his health forced him to retire.
He enjoyed hiking, walking, watching his TV...
Rosalie Rogers
Dec 1, 2024
Tell City, Indiana –
Rosalie A. Rogers, 89, passed away on December 1, 2024, at Oakwood Health Campus.
She was born in Danville, Illinois, on September 16, 1935, the daughter of Dr. Henry P. and Opal A. (Eagleton) Lawrence.
Rosalie had a bachelor’s degree in education and taught elementary students for several years, later deciding to stay home with her young children.
She was...
Jermie Farmer
Nov 28, 2024
I have fought the good fight , I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
Which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
Will award to me on that day.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
Tell City, Indiana –
Jermie L. Farmer, 71, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27,...
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