Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana

Sep 15, 2024

Tell City, Indiana -

Emory Lindsey, 3-day old son of Bailey Smith and Jon Lindsey, II, passed away on September 15, 2024.

Also surviving are his grandparents, Jody and Stephanie (Taylor) Smith, Jon Lindsey and Vicki (East) Kennedy and great grandparents, Thelma Burden, “Mae” Lynch (Larry), Earl East and Lorie VanHoosier...

Sep 9, 2024

Uniontown, IN

Virginia B. Boeckman, ( Gam's) 76, passed away on September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in person and by phone, at the home of her “bonus” daughter in Boonville.

She was born in Tell City In, daughter of John A. and Velma M (Carter) Poehlein. Virginia graduated...

Sep 9, 2024

Derby, Indiana

Patrick D. Holder, 64, passed away after a brief illness on September 9, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.

On February 7, 1960, Donald and Barbara Holder welcomed a beautiful 9 lb. red-headed baby boy. He was born in Evansville, Indiana and attended high schools in Michigan and...

Sep 8, 2024

Gentryville, Indiana

Cathy L. Still, known as “Aunt Cathy”, 68, passed away on September 8, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville.

She was born in Greenville, South Carolina on January 25, 1956, to Dana and Mary (Angell) Blanchette.

Cathy had worked as a respiratory therapist for many...

Sep 6, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana –

Roger D. James, 69, passed away on September 6, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Tell City, the son of Cletus C. and Daisy (Harper) James. Roger was a 1973 graduate of Perry Central High School and worked in Texas most of his life as a...

Sep 6, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Larry Arnold, 56, passed away on September 6, 2024, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice House in Evansville.

He was born on November 3, 1967, to Earl and Geneva (Combs) Arnold.

Larry was the owner of Shur-Way Pro Towing and Auto Repair and Arnold Tree Service. He...

Sep 6, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Brenda J. Thiery, 75, passed away on September 6, 2024, at her home, with her family alongside her.

She was born in Tell City, daughter of Lloyd and Elizabeth (Volgemann) Zuelly. Brenda graduated from Tell City High School in 1967 and married Robert A. “Bob” Thiery on...

Sep 1, 2024

Noblesville, IN

Dean B. Price, 67, of Noblesville, peacefully passed away with his family present on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville. He was born on July 2, 1957, to Warren and Connie (Freeman) Price in Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Dean proudly served his country for 10...

Aug 31, 2024

Rome, Indiana –

Travis N. Drake, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

He was born on April 4, 1989, the son of Michael and Jennifer (Chenualt) Drake. Travis graduated from Perry Central High School in 2007 and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp VMFA #323...

Aug 27, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana –

William R. “Bill” Zellers, 96, passed away on August 27, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.

In 1927, he was born in Tobinsport, a son of Vernon R. and Pearl (Jarrett) Zellers. Bill graduated from Cannelton High School and obtained an associate degree. He was...

Aug 24, 2024

Branchville, Indiana –

Kevin R. Wiseman, 53, passed away, unexpectedly, on August 24, 2024.

He was born in Tell City on May 28, 1971, son of Jack and Clara (Gerlach) Wiseman and was a 1989 graduate of Tell City High School. On December 28, 1991, he married the love of his...

Aug 21, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Harold M. Mathena, 96, passed away August 21, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Cannelton on February 5, 1928, to Solman and Rosie (Thompson) Mathena.

Harold was a Korean War Army veteran. He was a lifetime member of...

Aug 17, 2024

Tell City, Indiana -

Grant L. Taylor, 74, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by his three children, other family members and his favorite caretaker, Courtney, at Primrose Retirement Community of Newburgh.

Grant was born in Tell City on...

Aug 12, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Ronald A. Cook, 77, passed away on August 12, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

He was born in Tell City on March 24, 1947, son of Clifford A. and Clarina (Goffinet) Cook.

Ron served his country during the Vietnam War. He...

Aug 5, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Camiren J. Etienne, 20, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 5, 2024, on his way home from Bloomington.

Camiren was born on January 26, 2004, the son of Jared and Cherie (Zellers) Etienne. He was a 2022 graduate of Perry Central High...

Aug 4, 2024

Tell City-

Karen K. Wittmer, 81, of Tell City, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, surrounded in prayer by both of her daughters.

Karen was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 17, 1942, daughter of Philip and Evelyn (Powell) Wittmer.

Karen was a graduate of...

Aug 1, 2024

TELL CITY –

Evelyn M. Goffinet, 94, died Aug. 1, 2024, at Brickyard Nursing Home in Tell City.

Evelyn was born June 1, 1930, in Terre Haute to Ralph C. and Mary (Church) James. She spent her childhood in Mount Pleasant.

She graduated from Oil Township High...

Jul 31, 2024

Rome, Indiana –

Nancy E. Bland, 75, passed away at her home on July 31, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer.

She was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky on October 4, 1948, daughter of Charles Leonard “C.L.” and Lura “Frances” (Groves) Mogan. Nancy graduated from Cannelton High School in 1966 and...

Jul 30, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Guy Neil Ramsey, 96, passed away on July 30, 2024, to join the love of his life, LaVerne, in heaven.

Guy Neil was born on August 8, 1927, in Cloverport, Kentucky, the son of Dorothy and James Henry Ramsey. Within two years, Guy Neil moved to Southern...

Jul 28, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Judy Polk, 78, passed away on July 28, 2024, at Oakwood Health Campus.

She was born in Tell City on April 20, 1946, daughter of Lloyd and Bertha (Bolin) Lawalin. Judy was a 1964 graduate of Tell City High School and was united...