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

Aug 30, 2012

Tell City, Indiana Victoria Susan "Vickie" (Hayden) Batie, 61, passed away August 30, 2012 at her home surrounded by family and friends after a prolonged illness. She was born in Evansville January 12, 1951 daughter of the late James and Marie (Crisp) Hayden. Also preceding her in death was a daughter Julie Kathleen Batie. A 1969 graduate of Rex...

Aug 29, 2012

Bristow, Indiana - Bill G. Crockett, 77, passed away at 8:15 PM on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City. He was born in Jamestown, Tennessee, on April 1, 1935. His parents were the late Bates and Lucy (Hatfield) Crockett. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Clarence and Odell Crockett. Bill married...

Aug 15, 2012

Tell City, Indiana Robert H. Ettensohn, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. He was a resident of Marco Island, FL and was in Evansville to attend a family reunion. Bob was born in Tell City on June 23, 1935 to Herman and Myrtle (Dauby) Ettensohn, both deceased. He was a 1954 graduate...

Aug 9, 2012

Rome, Indiana Mayme Seibert Jones, 90, passed away Thursday August 9, 2012 at her home. She was born June 1, 1922 in Perry County daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Daum) Seibert. Also preceding her in death was her husband Chester Jones, son, Loren Jones, granddaughters, Cheryl Anson, Lydia Jones and Beth Ann Sandage, great-great grandson, Dakota Ahl,...

Aug 9, 2012

Tell City, Indiana Phoenix E. Guerra Schaefer, 27, passed away Thursday at Owensboro Medical Health Systems as a result of an auto accident in Perry County. She was born in Galveston , Texas July 12, 1985 daughter of Patrick Guerra and Donna Lowery. Phoenix was employed at ATTC and was the founder of the organization for special needs children...

Aug 3, 2012

Tell City, Indiana - Marcella Yaggi, 86, danced her way into heaven on August 3, 2012, from Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1926, in Cannelton. Her parents were the late Kelly and Lorene (Doughty) Sweeney. Marcella was united in marriage on July 15, 1955, to the love of her life, Bill Yaggi. Bill preceded...

Aug 2, 2012

St. Croix, Indiana - Earl E. Doogs, 99, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1912, in Apalona. His parents were the late August and Rosie (Hubert) Doogs. Also preceding him in death were his son, Paul E. Doogs; brothers, Frank, in infancy, John, Floyd, Leslie, Lawrence and Gus Doogs...

Jul 31, 2012

Tell City, Indiana - Rita F. Haaff, 58, passed away on July 31, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. She was born in Spencer County on January 14, 1954. Her parents were Herman and Elsie (Weller) Jordan. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Patsy Duke and brothers, Jerry, Junior and Bobby Jordan. Rita married Mike...

Jul 29, 2012

Cannelton, Indiana - Jeff Hafele, 54, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was born in Perry County on November 15, 1957. Jeff worked at Masterbrand, in Ferdinand, until illness forced his retirement. He had also worked at Schwab Safe. Jeff was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. A 1977 graduate of Cannelton High School,...

Jul 28, 2012

Tell City, Indiana - Sylvia V. Embry, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Golden Living Center. She was born in Cloverport, Kentucky, on December 6, 1930. Her parents were the late Virgil and Esther (Goatley) Van Coney. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Carolyn Ann Embry; husband, Dan Embry; brother, Walter Van Coney and...

Jul 27, 2012

Cannelton, Indiana Mary E. Busam, 83, passed away at her home on Friday, July 27, 2012. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 18, 1929, daughter of the late Frank Ahrens and Mary (Wittmer) Ahrens. Also preceding her in death was her husband Russell Busam in 1953, and a sister, Doris Behnke and a great granddaughter, Allison...

Jul 25, 2012

Tell City, Indiana - Harold F. Greer, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Evansville on August 20, 1933. His parents were the late Seward and Amanda (Lee) Greer. Also preceding him in death was a half brother, David Luster. A 1951 graduate of Boonville High School, Harold married...

Jul 25, 2012

Tell City, Indiana Margaret Knoop, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born September 7, 1930 in Boonville, daughter of the late Frank and Lana (Jones) Houghland. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Diana Ravens and brothers, Eddie Joe in infancy, and Tom and Charlie Houghland. Margaret married Emil Knoop...

Jul 23, 2012

Tell City, Indiana Elsie M. McManaway, 77, passed away Monday July 23, 2012 at Oakwood Health Campus. She was born May 27, 1935 in Perry County daughter of the late Fred and Edith (McFall) Bland. Elsie was united in marriage December 13, 1952 in Cloverport to Bennie McManaway. Bennie passed away in 1992. Also preceding her in death were...

Jul 20, 2012

Jul 19, 2012

William E. Hall, age 97, of Gainesville Florida, went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2012. He was born July 31, 1914 in Bristow, Perry County, Indiana. He was the son of Claude and Mildred Hall who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Bristow H.S. class of '32 where he met his future bride...

Jul 13, 2012

Tell City, Indiana - Robert E. ""Eddie"" Cronin, 30, passed away at 10:22 PM on Friday, July 13, 2012, in Owensboro, Kentucky, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born March 28, 1982 and lived his life enjoying his family, friends, fishing and playing golf. Eddie will be most remembered by his accomplishments in football. A 2000...

Jul 4, 2012

Tell City, Indiana - Gertrude G. Amos, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Oakwood Health Campus. She was born in Leopold, Indiana, on April 30, 1924. Her parents were the late Walter and Celine (Pauporte) Goffinet. A 1942 graduate of Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Gertrude married Alfred Amos on October 13, 1947, at St. Michael Catholic...

Jul 1, 2012

St. Croix, Indiana Jamie Stowe, 31, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at her home. She was born in Evansville December 7, 1980. Jamie was a 1999 graduate of Perry Central High School. She loved the outdoors and her children. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Garnet Stowe; her biological father, Alan Fetcher; daughter, Kaylee Sanchez...

Jun 30, 2012

Cannelton, Indiana - Margery Kendall, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Tell City. She was born in Hancock County, Kentucky, on May 14, 1927, daughter of the late Lewis and Myrtle (Crask) Jackson. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Orville; daughter, Connie Harlen, brothers, Robert, Virgil, William, Casper and Paul...