Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Vivian Roberts
Nov 18, 2016
Tell City, Indiana Vivian O. (Poole) Roberts, 91, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Owensboro, KY on June 18, 1925, daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Amy Lee (Jarvis) Poole. Also preceding her in death are her husband, McKinley "Mac" Roberts in 2015, great-grandson, Bryce Fenwick, sisters, Helen Knepper...
Dennis Durbin
Nov 16, 2016
Tell City, Indiana Dennis R. "Denny" Durbin, 75, passed away November 16, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Lincoln Hills. He was born July 6, 1941 in Gatchel, Indiana, son of the late William and Anna Belle (Terry) Durbin. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Marlin, Randall and Billy Durbin. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Denny was a member...
Barbara Austin
Nov 12, 2016
Barbara Ann (Bolin) Austin, 50, passed away November 12, 2016 at her home. She was born in Tell City, July 8, 1966, daughter of the late August and Agnes (Turner) Bolin. Also preceding her in death was sisters, Carolyn Malone and Doris Lane, brother, Charles Bolin. Barb enjoyed playing on her tablet, being outdoors and being with her grandchildren....
Kathy Lawalin
Nov 11, 2016
Cannelton, Indiana Kathy Jo Lawalin, 58, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Heartford House in Owensboro. She was born in Tell City, January 28, 1958, daughter of the late James Greathouse and Alma Jean Ferguson. Also preceding her in death are brothers, Mike and Rick Greathouse, and a sister in infancy. Kathy was married on June 21, 1997...
Myron Sprinkle
Nov 10, 2016
Tell City, Indiana Myron D. Sprinkle, 68, passed away November 10, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born in New Albany, Indiana, December 20, 1947, son of the late William and Mildred (Bills) Sprinkle. Also preceding him in death was his wife Ann (Quinlin) Sprinkle in 2015. Myron retired from Mulzer Crushed Stone where he was a...
Shirley Criss
Nov 8, 2016
Lamar, Indiana - Shirley C. Criss, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born in Lamar on February 16, 1936 to Tony and Alice (Hinton) Criss. Preceding him in death was his father, Tony, wife, Eveanell (Fritts) Criss and a son, Carrol Criss. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Chrisney High School. He was a lifelong...
Joann Simpson
Nov 8, 2016
Jeffersonville, Indiana JoAnn M. Simpson, 72, formerly of Tell City, passed away November 8, 2016. She was born October 9, 1944 in Freeland, PA, daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Kobza) Carter. She was united in marriage to James L. Simpson November 7, 1964. JoAnn was a U.S. Army Veteran and member of American Legion Post # 35,...
Donna Vogt
Nov 3, 2016
Cannelton, Indiana Donna J. Vogt, 56, passed away November 3, 2016, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born March 7, 1960 in Tell City, daughter of the late Pete and Jane Vogt. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Johnny Ray Vogt. Donna enjoyed reading, the internet and visiting with friends on Facebook. She...
Frieda Taylor
Oct 30, 2016
Tell City, Indiana - Frieda "Fritz" Taylor, 89, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was born in Perry County on February 15, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Thelma (LaGrange) LeMaire. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Ralph Taylor; son, Bryan Taylor; brother, Curt LeMaire and sister, Rosella LeMaire. Fritz was a member of St....
Donnie Mccann
Oct 27, 2016
Tell City, Indiana Donnie R. McCann, 72, passed away October 27, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born September 21, 1944 in Owensboro, Kentucky, son of the late Patrick and Effie Mae (Barnard) McCann. Also preceding him in death was a son, Donnie McCann, Jr. and daughter, Kimberly McCann. A member of St. Paul...
Michael Sims
Oct 24, 2016
Cannelton, Indiana Michael Sims, 51, of Cannelton, passed away October 24, 2016. He was born in Tell City on June 14, 1965, son of Dennis W. and Judith (Rust) Sims. Mike was a 1983 graduate of Cannelton High school and had been employed at Kimball International for over thirty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. Mike is survived...
Joe Schaad
Oct 15, 2016
Tell City, IN Peter J. "Joe" Schaad, 73, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. Joe was born in Derby, IN, February 7, 1943, son of the late Emory and Lessie Mae (Ramsey) Schaad. Also preceding him in death are his sisters, Melba Simpson, Delores Wilson and Iris Leimgruber; brothers, Delbert "D.E." and Jim Schaad; and a grandson, Austin Hensley....
Mary Mckeown
Oct 11, 2016
Tell City, Indiana - Mary E. (Anson) McKeown, 85, passed away on October 11, 2016 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois. She was born in Cannelton, August 30, 1931, daughter of the late E.D. and Eula (Jellison) Anson. Also preceding her in death was her husband and brother. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Cannelton High School. She retired...
Elesia Parra
Oct 11, 2016
Cannelton, Indiana Elesia E. Parra, 51, passed away October 11, 2016 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born January 23, 1965 in Perry County, daughter of the late Emory and Daisy (Harrison) Martin. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Mary Walker and brother, John Martin. Elesia was a member of United Pentecostal Church Bristow, and enjoyed...
James Carter
Oct 4, 2016
Tell City, Indiana James L. "Jimmy" Carter, 41, passed away October 4, 2016. He was born October 23, 1974 in Seoul, Korea to Edgar "Sonny" and Mi Yon (Chang) Carter, who precede him in death. Jimmy was a 1993graduate of Tell City High School and worked as a CAD Drafter. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with...
Betty Richey
Oct 3, 2016
Cannelton, Indiana Betty J. Richey, 85, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. She was born in Ireland, Indiana, June 19, 1931, daughter of the late Leo and Bertha (Krodel) Weidenbenner. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Ireland High School and received her cosmetology license from Tri State Beauty College in Evansville. On September 20, 1958, Betty was united...
Eugene Koziatek
Sep 30, 2016
Magnet, Indiana Eugene R. Koziatek, 86, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana, August 23, 1930, son of the late Andrew and Lottie (Kazmucha) Koziatek. Also preceding him in death was his wife Norma (Brandt) Koziatek, in 2002; a son, Wayne Koziatek, and sisters, Dorothy Schultz and Gertrude Keller. A U.S. Army...
Rita Knust
Sep 28, 2016
Schnellville, Indiana - Rita E. Knust, 81, passed away September 28, 2016 at her home. She was born August 3, 1935 in Tell City, daughter of the late Edward J. and Mary Elsie (Holman) Peter. Preceding her in death was her husband of 57 years, Larry F. Knust, in 2014; a brother, Robert J. "Bob" Peter and brothers in...
Edith Harding
Sep 25, 2016
Tell City, Indiana Edith Harding, 99, passed away September 25, 2016 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, KY. She was born February 8, 1917 in Cannelton, Indiana, daughter of the late Hiram W. and Margaret Ann (Shepherd) Bolin. Also preceding her in death was her husband, James W. "Bill" Harding; son, David Harding; granddaughter, Mona "Lisa" Miles; great grandson, Ryan...
Charles Wheeler
Sep 20, 2016
Tell City, Indiana - Charles W. "Charlie" Wheeler, 79, passed away September 20, 2016. He was born September 19, 1937 in Bristow, Indiana, son of the late William E. and Alma (Clemons) Wheeler. In 2000, Charlie retired from Tell City Chair Company. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus #1172. He enjoyed woodworking,...
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