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

Pam Harding

Jul 11, 2024

Derby, Indiana –

Pamela A. Harding, 75, passed away on July 11, 2024.

She was born in Beech Grove on July 10, 1949, daughter of Gerald J. “Jerry” and Mary Louise (Brothers) Carrico. After graduation from Scecina High School, she attended Ball State University.

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Jackie Curd

Jul 10, 2024

Mount Pleasant, Indiana –

Jacquelyn Louise Curd, "Jackie" and "Grandma" to her family and friends, passed on July10, 2024 at the age of 88.

Jackie was born on November 20, 1935, at St. Edwards Hospital in New Albany to Edward L. and Louise (Ulrich) Schutte.

She attended...

William Sandage

Jul 6, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana –

William E. Sandage, 78, passed away on July 6, 2024.

He was born in Derby on July 26, 1945, son of Estel and Aloese (Harris) Bolin.

William excelled in sports in high school, especially basketball and track. He enjoyed fishing and playing checkers, euchre...

Rita Esarey Marsili

Jul 3, 2024

Tell City, Indiana -

Rita J. Esarey Marsili, 68, passed away on July 3, 2024, after a brief illness at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 16, 1956, to Gilbert and Ruth (Harpenau) Esarey.

She was united in marriage to Frank Marsili...

Charles E. James

Jul 2, 2024

Troy, Indiana –

Charles E. James, 87, passed away on July 2, 2024.

He was born on October 12, 1936, to William Arnold and Mabel (Curl) James.

Charles was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was united in marriage on October 3,...

Rita M. Lagrange

Jun 29, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Rita M. LaGrange, 76, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 22, 1948, daughter of Fredrick and Anna (Braunecker) Heeke.

Rita was a 1966 graduate of Perry Central High School and was united...

Joe Hay

Jun 28, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Joseph Sweat “Joe” Hay, 63, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 16, 1961, a son of Thomas R. and Louise (Sweat) Hay, the fifth of six children.

A 1979 graduate of Tell City High...

Robert N. Anson

Jun 27, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Robert N. Anson, 61, passed away on June 27th, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Mountain Home, Idaho on June 9th, 1963, to Paul Jr. and Thelma (Patton) Anson.

Robert held many positions but took pride...

Leona James

Jun 26, 2024

Lewisport, Kentucky

Leona F. James, 59, passed away June 26, 2024, peacefully at her home.

She was born in Cannelton, Indiana on March 5, 1965.

Leona was a CNA at Heartland Villa Center in Lewisport for more than 20 years; she loved her patients who became like...

Kathy Hess

Jun 17, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Katherine M. Hess, 72, passed away on June 17, 2024, at Brickyard-Lincoln Hills Care Center.

She was born in Evansville on May 24, 1952, to Helen (Freeman) and Pete Hess.

Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Tell City High School. She retired from Best...

Cyrina Goffinet

Jun 13, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Cyrina Goffinet, 100, passed away on June 13, 2024, at Oakwood Health Campus.

She was born in Tell City on January 25, 1924, daughter of Peter J. and Mathilda (Greulich) Holman.

Cyrina graduated from Tell City High School in 1941. She worked at...

Pat Doogs

Jun 11, 2024

St. Croix, Indiana

Patricia R. Doogs, 85, passed away on June 11, 2024, peacefully at her home.

She was born on April 7, 1939, daughter of Earl and Pearl (Peter) Doogs.

Pat was a 1957 graduate of Oil Township. She had worked at General Electric and Abbey...

Gordon Taylor

Jun 9, 2024

Bristow, Indiana –

Gordon L. Taylor, 80, passed away on June 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 21, 1943, to Murl and Theresia (Gelhausen) Taylor.

On May 8, 1965, Gordon married Frances A. Seibert at St. John’s Catholic Church...

Wilma Barnhart

Jun 9, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Wilma C. Barnhart, 95, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Oakwood Health Campus.

She was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on May 18, 1929, to Walter and Adelia (Frick) Heim.

Wilma graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1947. On September 3, 1950, she...

Crissy Harrison

Jun 8, 2024

Tell City, Indiana –

Crissy Harrison, 45, passed away on June 8, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville.

She was born on November 18, 1978, daughter of Gary Harrison and Sondra (Austin) Harrison.

Crissy enjoyed working, singing, doing crochet and...

Kyle James

May 27, 2024

Leopold, Indiana

Perry County icon, die-hard sports fan, and hug-in-human-form, Kyle James, 45, passed away on May 27, 2024, along with his two sons, Owen and Beau, from a car accident in Crawford County.

The world was introduced to the wild-haired, boisterous boy on December 12, 1978, thanks to Larry and...

Greg Poehlein

May 21, 2024

Chrisney, Indiana –

Gregory D. Poehlein, 56, passed away on May 21, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Woodstock, Illinois on September 1, 1967. He had been employed at Olsun Electronics in Richmond, Illinois and enjoyed shooting pool and playing guitar.

Greg is survived by...

Jimmy Applegate

May 18, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana –

James A. “Jimmy” Applegate, Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

He was born in Perry County, son of Franklin A. and Ada M. (Adkins) Applegate.

Jimmy was a carpenter, working in construction most of his life. He enjoyed woodworking, collecting frogs,...

Nancy (Leitner) Brent

May 14, 2024

Cannelton, Indiana –

Nancy Brent, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on May 14, 2024.

Nancy was a Cannelton native, graduating from Cannelton High School in 1960. She earned a degree in Banking and Finance from Evansville College. She worked for Koch Industries in Evansville and First Cannelton National Bank.

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Sheldon Hubert

May 13, 2024

Apalona, Indiana –

Sheldon E. Hubert, 90, passed away on May 13, 2024.

He was born in Branchville, son of Walter E. and Bertha E. (Harbaville) Hubert. Sheldon graduated from Oil Township High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Virginia L. Oser on June 20, 1959, at St....