Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
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...
Velma Hubert
Aug 1, 2025
Velma Belle Hubert, 76, passed away on August 1, 2025.
She was born on October 30, 1948, the daughter of Loren H. and Mary E. (Sprinkle) Howe. Velma attended the Leopold Grade School, Oil Township and was a member of the Perry Central High School class of 1966.
Velma retired from the Indiana Department of Transportation in 2008 where she worked on...
Kathy Oliva
Jul 30, 2025
Kathy Sue Oliva, 71, passed away on July 30, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare in Tell City.
She was born on November 11, 1953, to Leo and Violet (Tindle) Goodson, who precede her in death.
Kathy had worked at Days Inn, formerly in Tell City, for 16 years, before retiring. She later worked at Wal-Mart as she enjoyed being around people.
Kathy enjoyed playing...
Janet Carr
Jul 29, 2025
Janet Sue Carr, 81, formerly of Cannelton, passed away at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville on July 29, 2025.
She was born on September 15, 1943, to Paul C. and Elsie B. (Sinclair) Carr. A graduate of Cannelton High School, Janet obtained her master’s degree in education from Purdue University and was an elementary school teacher for over 40 years for...
Christopher White
Jul 28, 2025
Christopher G. White, 40, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Christopher had worked at Masterbrand and Coca-Cola. He was always a kid at heart, enjoying tinkering with cars or anything that he could take apart and put back together. His personality was always a jokester, although loving his boys and being a father was something...
Donnie Holler, Sr.
Jul 25, 2025
Donald L. "Donnie" Holler, Sr., 86, passed away on July 25, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 11, 1938, to William and Grace (Long) Holler.
Donnie enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a member of the Vigilante Motorcycle Club where he was known as “Lucky”. He also enjoyed woodworking and looking for scrap copper.
Surviving are his...
Tim Neyenhaus
Jul 19, 2025
Timothy E. Neyenhaus, 57, passed away on July 19, 2025, after being involved in an automobile accident.
Tim was born in Tell City, on July 5, 1968, to Charles and Wilma (Hubert) Neyenhaus, who preceded him in death.
He was a 1986 graduate of Perry Central High School and retired from Waupaca Foundry, where he worked in electrical maintenance. Tim had several...
Eunice Malcomson
Jul 14, 2025
Eunice J. Malcomson, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved on Monday, July 14, 2025 under the heartwarming care of the staff at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
She was born in Huntingburg on August 18, 1946, the only child of Walter T.B. and Helen M. (Whittaker) Brockman. Eunice was a 1964 graduate of Dale High School and worked at...
Tony Salamone
Jul 11, 2025
Anthony J. “Tony” Salamone, Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025, at his home in Cannelton with his wife at his side.
Tony was born in Riverhead, New York, the son of Anthony J., Sr. and Alice (Lescenski) Salamone.
He served his country in the United States Navy and retired from UA Local #136 where he worked as a pipefitter...
Lou Posner
Jul 9, 2025
Robert Louis “Lou” Posner, born on May 19, 1943, in Trenton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, courage, and commitment to truth.
A graduate of New York University in 1966, Lou served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1970. He was a journalist and...
Alice Kowal
Jul 6, 2025
Alice Irene (Mills) Kowal, 96, was born on August 27, 1928, a daughter of Henry L. and Gertrude (Loftis) Mills. She passed away peacefully at Oakwood Health Campus on July 6, 2025.
Alice retired from Honeywell Space Division in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993. She also worked at Production Plus in Arizona, where she soldered diodes onto computer boards until she was...
Mary Kellems
Jul 6, 2025
Mary J. Kellems, 84, passed away on July 6, 2025, at her home in Lewisport, Kentucky.
She was born in Bristow on February 18, 1941, a daughter of Chester C. and Mayme E. (Seibert) Jones. She was a 1959 graduate of Cannelton High School.
Mary was a member of Hawesville Church of Christ and enjoyed sewing, baking and spending time with her...
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