Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Geri Ferguson
Apr 8, 2025
Evanston, Indiana
Geraldine Ann “Geri” Ferguson, 81, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
She was born in New Boston on February 7, 1944, to Paul and Elsie (Leistner) Kleeman.
Geri was united in marriage on June 28, 1975, to Randy K. Ferguson, who survives.
Between the 1970s through the 2000s, Geri sold Avon and later sold...
Michael W. Faucett, Sr.
Apr 5, 2025
Owensboro, Kentucky
Michael W. Faucett, Sr., 53, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
He enjoyed camping and boating on the river.
Surviving are his children, Michael W. Faucett, Jr. (Ca Sung) and Anna Faucett; grandchildren, Karina Faucett, Azaria and Brenden Yarbrough and Keagen Kellems; father, Rick Faucett and an uncle, Eldred “Hootie” Nix.
Michael is preceded in death by...
Amiel Whorley, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Tell City, Indiana
Amiel Whorley, Jr., 62, passed away on April 2, 2025.
He was born on March 31, 1963, to Amiel and Clara Mae (Banks) Whorley.
Amiel enjoyed the company of his parakeet, “Little Bird”. He loved to play guitar, tell jokes and had an interest in old cars and their mechanics.
Surviving are his sisters, Judy Quinn (Denny), Connie Wilson (Boyd) and...
Infant Porter Rolf Leibering
Apr 1, 2025
Lamar, Indiana –
Porter Rolf Leibering entered this world on April 1, 2025. His mommy and daddy said that he was perfect in every way, however his little lungs weren’t quite developed enough to keep Porter here with them and their families.
Porter’s parents are Bradley and Kailey Leibering; sister, Laina Elise Leibering; brother, Clyde Wade Leibering; grandparents, Mike and Natalie (Winchell)...
John Parrish, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Col (Ret) John A. Parrish, Jr., 93, formerly of California, passed away on March 31, 2025. He and his wife moved to Tell City from Texas in 2022 to be closer to their family.
He was born in Tokio, Texas on July 29, 1931, the son of John, Sr. and Madaline (Glasgow) Parrish.
John received a bachelor’s degree in business economics and...
Norman Burns
Mar 29, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana -
Norman Chester Burns, 80, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA.
He was born in Cannelton on March 9, 1945, the son of Orman and Lillian (Connor) Burns.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion. Norman loved his family and friends, offering his help...
Mary Evelyn Ward
Mar 28, 2025
Magnet, Indiana
Mary Evelyn Ward, 92, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Oakwood Health Campus, surrounded by her family.
She was born to Hayes and Mary Lorraine (Miller) Park on October 14, 1932, in Perry County, Indiana.
A 1951 graduate of Tell City High School, Mary Evelyn was married to Edward Ward and they were married for nearly 30 years until his...
Cathy (Rogier) McCoy
Mar 25, 2025
Tell City, Indiana –
Beatrice Catherine (Rogier) McCoy, 72, passed away on March 25, 2025.
She was born in Tell City on January 31, 1953, a daughter of Ralph B. and Augusta (Strahl) Rogier.
Cathy graduated from Tell City High School in 1972 and was united in marriage to Kenneth D. McCoy on October 18, 1980, at St. Paul Catholic Church.
She worked as...
Arthur Alvey, Sr.
Mar 25, 2025
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Arthur Alvey, Sr., 85, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Brickyard Health Care in Tell City.
He was born on February 23, 1940, to the late Russell and Ada (Taylor) Alvey.
He was a self-employed carpenter that enjoyed woodworking, fishing, farming and trading. Arthur loved to travel and visit friends and family.
Surviving...
Floretta Beatty
Mar 22, 2025
Tell City, Indiana -
Floretta (Schraner) Beatty, 87, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Perry County Memorial Hospital.
Floretta was born in Gerald, Indiana, on December 7, 1937, daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl (Thomas) Schraner. She was a 1956 graduate of Cannelton High School. She married Larry Beatty on September 14, 1957.
Upon marriage, Floretta and Larry moved to North...
Krissy Hetrick
Mar 21, 2025
Derby, Indiana
Kristina Michelle Hetrick, 48, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, with her husband by her side, after a six-month battle with glioblastoma.
She was born in Merrillville, Indiana on July 3, 1976, and was a graduate of Morgan Township High School.
Krissy was united in marriage on July 27, 2013, to Danny Hetrick. She was a self-employed hairdresser and worked...
Pauline Thorn
Mar 17, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana –
Pauline Thorn, 80, passed away on March 17, 2025.
She was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky on January 21, 1945, a daughter of Joseph R. and Lillis C. (Henning) Wethington.
Pauline graduated from St. Romuald High School in Hardinsburg. After graduating she then started her family. Pauline was a loving example of a mother and grandmother who tirelessly worked to care...
Elaine Howell
Mar 11, 2025
Cannelton, Indiana
Elaine Howell, 68, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Perry County Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 22, 1956, to Gordon and Josephine (Riley) Stirk.
She was a 1975 graduate of Cannelton High School and was united in marriage on December 18, 1976, to Ed Howell, who survives.
Elaine retired from Parker Hannifin after 45 years.
She liked to go to...
Janice Wheatley
Mar 4, 2025
Janice Faye Wheatley, 77, passed away at her home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Hawesville, Kentucky on March 15, 1947, to Jessie and Mildred (Mathena) Coon.
Janice looked forward to celebrating the holidays with all her grandchildren and trips to Kentucky Lake with her family.
Surviving are her children, Marcia Stillwell (Stephen), Tracy Wheatley (Ethel), Chad...
Barbara Gaynor
Mar 4, 2025
Barbara Kay Gaynor, 72, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
She was born on August 16, 1952, daughter of Hugh and Francis (Huff) Freeman.
Barbara was a 1970 graduate of Cannelton High School where she was in the marching band. She was united in marriage on November 4, 1972, to Michael E. Gaynor.
A preschool teacher, Barbara taught...
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,...
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