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

Donald E. "Pee Wee" Champion

Oct 30, 2023

Tell City, Indiana –

Donald E. “Pee Wee” Champion, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 30, 2023.

He was born in Indianapolis, son of Edward and Gertrude (Lauer) Champion and raised in Perry County.

Don was a veteran...

Don Schroeder

Oct 22, 2023

Tell City, Indiana –

Donald V. Schroeder, 83, passed away on October 22, 2023.

He was born in Perry County on May 20, 1940, son of Virgil S. and Anna “Alberta” (Parks) Schroeder.

Don was a “hobby” farmer most of his life, always having cows and horses...

Robert N. Whitehead

Oct 20, 2023

Rome, Indiana –

Robert N. Whitehead, 95, of Rome, died Thursday, October 19,2023, at Brickyard Nursing Home in Tell City.

He was born on December 23, 1927 in a log cabin near German Ridge, son of Rupert Friedel and Agnes Elizabeth (Hendershot) Whitehead.

After graduating from Cannelton...

Jack

Oct 13, 2023

Tell City, Indiana –

Jack L. Mulder, 87, passed away on October 13, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Jack graduated from Colfax High School in Colfax, Indiana and he served in the Indiana National Guard for several years.  In Jack’s early years he baled hay and worked on...

Paul Hay

Oct 8, 2023

Cannelton, Indiana –

Paul Arthur Hay, 78, passed away on October 9, 2023 in Indianapolis.

He was born in Cannelton, son of Thomas J. and Louisa “Lula” (Gaesser) Hay. A 1963 graduate of Cannelton High School, Paul was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in the 661st Radar Squad after...

Ginny Dejarnette

Oct 7, 2023

Hawesville, Kentucky

Ginny DeJarnette, 59, passed away on October 7, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on May 1, 1964, daughter of Richard and Mary Ann (Riley) DeJarnette.

Ginny was a 1982 graduate of Hancock County High School and worked at Southwire Aluminum....

Kim Gunn

Sep 28, 2023

Life is a journey that’s not measured in miles or years, but in experiences…..

-Jimmy Buffett

Tell City, Indiana -

Kimberly A. Gunn, 64, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, surrounded by her family.

Kim was born in Evansville on July 31,...

Diana R. Wilmore

Sep 25, 2023

Derby, Indiana

Diana R. Wilmore, 69, passed away on September 25, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Belleville, Illinois on August 5, 1954.

Diana enjoyed animals, particularly horses and her cats and dogs. She enjoyed helping at the Harding Farm.

Surviving...

Michael Northenor

Sep 22, 2023

Leopold, Indiana –

Michael W. Northenor, 38, son of Ron and Sharon “Betty” Northenor, passed away in Seattle, Washington.

A United States Army veteran, Michael worked most of his life as a chef in various restaurants. He loved going hiking and fishing. Music was a big part of his life as...

Iva Lee Sutcliffe

Sep 17, 2023

Tell City, Indiana

Iva Lee Sutcliffe, 92, passed away on September 17, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Gatchel on September 3, 1931 to John Elias and Ollie (Belcher) Terry.

Iva Lee had worked for General Electric for 36 years, retiring...

Etta Jean

Sep 16, 2023

Cannelton, Indiana –

Etta Jean Glenn, 77, passed away on September 16, 2023.

She was born in Tell City on June 21, 1946, daughter of Hugh and Frances (Huff) Freeman.

Etta Jean married Gary Glenn on June 10, 1966, at First United Methodist Church in Cannelton.

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Carlton E. Rogier

Sep 16, 2023

Leopold, Indiana

Carlton E. Rogier, 81, passed away on September 16, 2023 in Evansville.

He was born in Leopold on August 17, 1942 to Fred Alvin and Gertrude Mary (Gehlhausen) Rogier.

Carl was a 1962 graduate of Oil Township High School. He had worked for Commercial Filters,...

Mary L. Elder

Sep 12, 2023

Tell City, Indiana

Mary L. Elder, 71, passed away on September 12, 2023.

She was born in Evansville on February 21, 1952 to Otto August and Ann Catherine (Kleeman) Keller.

A 1970 graduate of Tell City High School, Mary earned her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from the...

Mary Nell Huebschman

Sep 9, 2023

Cannelton, Indiana –

Mary Nell Huebschman, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home.

She was born in Cannelton on February 28, 1941, daughter of Lawrence and Opal (Robbins) Mattingly.

Mary Nell graduated from Cannelton High School in 1959. She married Jack Huebschman on...

Ronnie S. Roark

Sep 8, 2023

Tell City, Indiana –

Ronnie S. Roark, 73, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

He was born on February 27, 1950, son of Doug and Virginia (Goodson) Roark.

Ronnie was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam. He worked for the U.S. Forestry Service...

Dennis

Sep 5, 2023

Lamar, Indiana -

Dennis Wayne Sims, 78, passed away on September 5, 2023 at Oakwood Health Campus.

He was born in Tell City on November 25, 1944 to Floyd and Goldie “Irene” Sims.

Dennis was a 1962 graduate of Cannelton High School. He was united in marriage...

Jim

Aug 31, 2023

Tell City, Indiana –

James C. “Jim” Pearson, 94, passed away on August 31, 2023.

He was born on August 23, 1929, in Scottsville, Kentucky, son of Virgil and Mamie (Johnson) Pearson. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country during the Korean Conflict where he...

Alice Wittmer

Aug 28, 2023

Tell City, Indiana Alice P. Wittmer, 98, passed away on August 28, 2023 at Oakwood Health Campus. She was born in St. Henry, Indiana on November 12, 1924, the ninth of ten children of Louis and Philomena (Henze) Arnold. Alice was a 1943 graduate of Tell City High School. On November 19, 1946 she was united in marriage to...

Doyle James

Aug 24, 2023

Mount Pleasant, Indiana - Doyle J. James, 73, passed away on August 24, 2023. He was born in Perry County on April 10, 1950, son of Earl W. and Marie F. (Etienne) James. Doyle was united in marriage to Vicki Jean Hahus on August 22, 1970, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Leopold. He worked in construction most of...

Violet Rust

Aug 24, 2023

Tell City, Indiana Violet M. "Vi" Rust, 75, passed away on August 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Tell City on May 14, 1948, to Robert H. "Bob" and Maxine C. (Humphrey) Nelson. Vi was a 1966 graduate of Tell City High School and was united in marriage at St. Paul Catholic...