Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Alice (Schurtter) Ellis
Mar 2, 2025
Boonville, Indiana -
Alice Marie (Schurtter) Ellis, 85, of Boonville, passed and joined her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Alice leaves her family, friends and neighbors with many memories of her kindness, gentle and loving demeanor and selfless heart.
Alice was born in Cannelton, Indiana on August 6, 1939, daughter of the late Edwin and...
Brian Kelly Ducote
Mar 1, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Brian M. Kelly Ducote, 49, passed away on March 1, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on July 25, 1975, Brian was a man who embraced life to the fullest. He built a successful career as a technical service representative for International Paint, a job he took great pride in.
Brian shared a...
Karen Poehlein
Feb 26, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana –
Karen Sue Poehlein, 68, passed away on February 26, 2025.
She was born on December 3, 1956, a daughter of Paul M. and Nell Rose (Sisk) Embry.
Karen worked from home having earned her associate’s degree in medical transcription.
An animal lover, Karen especially loved cats, dogs, ferrets, giraffes and sloths. She always advocated having your pets spayed or neutered. She...
Max York
Feb 25, 2025
Magnet, Indiana -
Max York, 78, of Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Magnet, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Evansville, Indiana on February 3, 1947, the son of Glenward McGinty “Max” and Ada Willetta “Billie” (Harpe) York.
After 30 years, Max retired from the Hamilton Public School System. He was an Eagle Scout...
David Bunner
Feb 25, 2025
Tell City, Indiana -
David D. Bunner, 69, passed away on February 25, 2025, at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on December 8, 1955.
David was a US Army veteran and had worked most of his life as a mechanic for heavy machinery and was a truck driver. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music,...
Goldie Edwards
Feb 21, 2025
Leopold, Indiana –
Goldie Edwards, 94, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home lovingly surrounded by her children.
She was born near St. Croix on May 3, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Bodart) Cunningham. Goldie graduated from Oil Township High School and was united in marriage to Maurice Edwards until his death in 1998.
She worked...
Pat Pund
Feb 17, 2025
Tell City, Indiana -
Patsy D. Pund, 86, passed away on February 17, 2025.
She was born on August 5, 1938, to Claudis and Flavia (Sturgeon) Albin.
Pat was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion Auxiliaries.
Fondly known as “Aunt Pat”, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nephews that she babysat in their younger years. She and her sister,...
Hargis "Red" Anderson
Feb 15, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana –
Hargis “Red” Anderson, 95, passed away at his home on February 15, 2025, where he was surrounded by family.
He was born in Cannelton on May 23, 1929, the son of Teddy A. and Pearl (Persinger) Anderson. He graduated in 1947 from Cannelton High School and had an associate’s degree in business. Hargis served his country in the United...
Bev Rennie
Feb 15, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Beverly J. Rennie, 69, passed away at her home on February 15, 2025.
She was born in Grandview on July 17, 1955, daughter of Walter and Alice (Arnold) Alvey.
Bev worked as an assistant at Bright Beginnings Daycare. She enjoyed flower gardening and making crafts, especially flowers for her loved ones at the cemetery.
She is survived by her son,...
Mike Knasel
Feb 12, 2025
Tell City, Indiana -
Michael Bryan Knasel, 45, passed away in an automobile accident on February 12, 2025.
He was born to Charlene (Lone) Knasel and William Lewis Knasel, Jr. on March 27, 1979, in Corydon, Indiana.
Mike was currently employed at ATTC Manufacturing where he worked in maintenance.
Coming from a large family, Mike also had a large family of his own, being...
Faye Mills
Feb 11, 2025
Tell City, Indiana
Faye Mills, 87, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.
She was born to the late Clifford and Evelyn (Jenkins) Sandage on December 10, 1937.
Faye was the owner of The June Bug Bridal and Formal Wear, formerly in Tell City. She was a talented seamstress that continued alterations after retiring.
Faye loved social gatherings where...
Donald E. Sturgeon
Feb 10, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Donald E. Sturgeon, 64, passed away on February 10, 2025.
He was born in Huntingburg on August 16, 1960, the son of Henry and Hazel (Throop) Sturgeon.
Donnie was an electrician and had worked for several years at May Electric, in Owensboro, Kentucky.
In his younger days, he played bass in the Jeff Tate Band. Donnie enjoyed the craft of...
Tim Miller
Feb 6, 2025
Tell City, Indiana -
Tim Miller, 69, passed away unexpectedly, on February 6, 2025.
He was born on March 19, 1955, to the late Nathan and Bettyelu (Raaf) Miller.
Tim had worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1975-2009; taking pride in knowing every address in town. He was a member of the Perry County F.O.P. Auxiliary #137.
Tim was full of life and...
Betty Goffinet
Feb 6, 2025
Tell City, Indiana
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Goffinet, 74, passed away February 6, 2025, at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
She was born in Leopold on February 8, 1950, to the late John Michael and Celine M. (Goffinet) Kelly.
“Betty Lou” was a 1968 graduate of Perry Central High School and was united in marriage to Daniel R. Goffinet on July 27, 1968,...
Denise Anderson
Feb 6, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana –
Denise Anderson, 63, passed away on February 6, 2025.
She was born on January 26, 1962, in Evansville, the daughter of Arthur L. and Betty L. (Southwood) Witte.
Denise was a 1980 graduate of Perry Central High School and married Michael R. Anderson on June 26, 1991, in Cannelton after being friends several years before that.
At one point, she had...
Leta L. Smith
Feb 6, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Leta L. Smith, 78, passed away on February 6, 2025.
She was born in Cloverport, Kentucky on February 2, 1946, daughter of Clarence and Leta (Butler) Pate.
Leta retired from Branchville Correctional Facility where she was a guard.
When she was able, she attended First United Methodist Church in Cannelton. Leta had been a member of VFW Post #2939 Ladies...
Linda J. King
Feb 5, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana
Linda Jane King, 84, passed away on February 5, 2025.
She was born in Bolivar, Missouri on July 11, 1940, to the late John and Jewell (Scoville) Coffey.
Linda was veteran of the United States Air Force. She had retired from General Electric and was an active member of Deer Creek Baptist Church where she enjoyed volunteering and spending time with...
Barbara (O'Neal) Lancaster
Feb 4, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana –
Barbara Gail (O’Neal) Lancaster, 67, passed away on February 4, 2025.
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 10, 1957, the daughter of Vodra E. and Betty J. (Hart) O’Neal. She enjoyed making quilts and floral arrangements, going fishing and looking for arrowheads. Barbara loved her family and always looked forward to their visits, especially ones from...
Mary Helen Leisner-Cronin
Jan 29, 2025
Tell City, Indiana
Mary Helen Leisner-Cronin, 86, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky on November 23, 1938.
Mary Helen was the owner of the Antique Boutique, formerly in Tell City, for 20 years, closing in 1993.
She was united in marriage on July 20, 2013, to Curtis Cronin, at St. Paul Catholic Church, where...
Bessie Genet
Jan 28, 2025
Leopold, Indiana
Bessie C. Genet, 97, passed away on January 28, 2025, at her home in Leopold.
She was born on December 20, 1927, to the late Charles and Gertrude (Wheatley) Goffinet.
Bessie was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where she and her husband, Julius, were caretakers of the church cemetery for many years. Bessie enjoyed quilting, cross stitching and looked...
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