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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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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....

May 9, 2024

Uniontown, Indiana –

Ferdinand W. “Ferdie” Boeckman, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Dubois County on June 8, 1948, son of William Ferdinand “Bill” and Theresa (Oster) Boeckman.

A 1966 graduate of Ferdinand High School, Ferdie was an...

May 8, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Herbert L. “Herb” Damin, 89, passed away on May 8, 2024 in Evansville.

He was born in Leopold on March 18, 1935, son of John and Clara (Hardesty) Damin.

Herb was united in marriage on Aril 27, 1968 to Oleva Kluesner, who proceeds him...

May 7, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Darrell L. Harper, 75, passed away May 7, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

He was born in Tell City on January 26, 1949, son of Clyde Harper and Ruth (Burns) Harper Adamson.

Darrell was a 1967 graduate of Cannelton High School and...

May 5, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

James C. “Jim” Miller, 92, passed away on May 5, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Tell City on April 18, 1932, son of William “Buck” and Lillian (Park) Miller.

Jim was united in marriage on April 14, 1995 to Ginger Burns,...

Apr 30, 2024

Leopold, Indiana

Larry A. James, 65, passed away on April 30, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville.

He was born in Tell City on March 1, 1959, son of Lawrence and Mary Margaret (Hanaway) James, who preceded him in death.

Larry was a 1977 graduate of Perry...

Apr 27, 2024

Tell City, Indiana

Helen Z. Schaefer, 99, passed away on April 27, 2024 at Oakwood Health Campus.

She was born in Fulda on February 2, 1925 to Martin and Edrina (Fetter) Zoglman.

Helen retired in 1987, after 41 years, from Tell City Chair Company. She was a...