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

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...

Jul 24, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Suzie A. Case, 74, passed away, unexpectedly, on July 24, 2024.

She was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky on July 16, 1950, daughter of Allen and Anna (Fuqua) Harper.

Suzie was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at Scenic Hills Care Center and...

Jul 24, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Susan Sprinkle Wrye, 88, formerly of Tell City, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Lebanon, Tennessee, where she lived.

She was born in Tell City, Indiana on July 14, 1936, daughter of the late Ivan and Edith (Myers) Sprinkle.

Susan loved playing golf,...

Jul 22, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

On Monday, July 22, 2024, our Sweet Caroline passed away after three hard fought months of cancer.

Caroline Johnson, 49, was born on July 17, 1975, to the late Dallas Duke and Rebecca “Becky” (Bernardi) Appiarius.

She was a 1993 graduate of Tell City...

Jul 21, 2024

Magnet, Indiana -

After battling a recent flare-up of a chronic lung disease, Farmer’s Lung, Frederick (Freddie) Etienne, 73, peacefully passed at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY on July 21, 2024. His loving family surrounded him as he journeyed to heaven's gates.

He was born at his parents’ home on Thanksgiving,...

Jul 19, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Mary Lee Aldridge, 87, passed away on July 19, 2024.

She was born on March 17, 1937, the daughter of Lester and Ester (Bauman) Bailey.

Mary Lee had been an active member of Tell City First Baptist Church where she looked forward to volunteer...

Jul 17, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Bary V. Carter, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

He was born at home, on Long Avenue in Cannelton on June 17, 1947, the only child of Victor F., Jr. and Anna L. (Polk) Carter.

Bary was a 1965 graduate of...

Jul 16, 2024

Brooksville, Florida

Cynthia G. Dietrich (Schimmel) passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on January 23, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, and spent her final years in Brooksville, Florida. Cynthia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; her legacy of kindness and care remains a beacon to all who...

Jul 14, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Hazel A. Cash, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Troy on May 1, 1936, daughter of Claude and Claire (Thrasher) VanHoosier.

Hazel worked in assembly at Commercial Filters until...