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

Camiren Jay Etienne

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...

Karen Wittmer

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...

Evelyn Goffinet

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...

Nancy Bland

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...

Guy Neil Ramsey

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...

Judy Polk

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...

Suzie A. Case

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...

Susan Wrye

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,...

Caroline Johnson

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...

Freddie Etienne

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,...

Mary Lee Aldridge

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...

Bary V. Carter

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...

Cynthia Dietrich

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...

Hazel A. Cash

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...

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...