Local obituaries for Tell City, Cannelton and Perry County in Indiana
Dorothy Leaf
Dec 14, 2021
Tobinsport, Indiana Dorothy "Dot" Leaf-Polk, 96, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. The oldest of six siblings, she was born in Lewisport, Kentucky on January 22, 1925, daughter of Gus and Elizabeth "Betty" (White) Nugent. Dot was married to James Marion Polk for 48 years until his death in...
Dorothy Hinton
Dec 12, 2021
Tell City, Indiana Dorothy Hinton, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Hancock County, Kentucky on May 10, 1926, daughter of Wallace and Margaret (Stiles) Brown. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church, Tell City. An avid reader, she enjoyed working crossword puzzles and was...
Jeffrey Walker
Dec 10, 2021
Jeffrey Reed Walker, 53, was born on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1968 in New Albany, Indiana to Anna Mae (Lynch) Riddle and Jack Riddle. He passed away on December 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois of cardiac complications. Jeffrey was a graduate of Crawford County High School and received a degree in Journalism from the University of Evansville. He later...
Steve Upmeyer
Dec 8, 2021
Steven Craig Upmeyer of Indianapolis, and formerly of Tell City, passed away at his home on December 8, 2021. He spent his last days surrounded by his family; nearly four years after being diagnosed with lymphoma. Steve was born on August 11, 1954, to William and Audrey (Lenz) Upmeyer in Maquoketa, Iowa. After graduating from Maquoketa High School in...
Loren Saalman
Dec 7, 2021
**Loren's family would appreciate your consideration of wearing a mask during the visitation and funeral service** St. Croix, Indiana Loren Ray Saalman, 80, passed away on December 7, 2021. He was born in St. Croix on December 30, 1940, son of John D. and Lillian E. (Keilman) Saalman. Loren was a 1959 graduate of Oil Township High School. He...
Pat Burdin
Dec 5, 2021
Grandview, Indiana Patricia Ann "Pat" Burdin, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born in Lincoln City on October 2, 1938 to Cecil and Mabel Crook. Pat enjoyed sewing, embroidery, making quilts, coloring, playing board games and cards, planting flowers, taking drives on back roads and adored her little dog, Lilly. Surviving are her children, Jamie...
Lewis Garrett
Dec 5, 2021
His, was a life well lived... Lewis Clettes Garrett, one of thirteen children, was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on March 14,1932, son of Lewis Russell Garrett and Lula Mae (Wilson) Garrett. He married Glenna Taylor on Nov. 17, 1951, in Jamestown, and they spent seventy years together as a testimony of commitment to God and to each other. Bro....
Nell Embry
Dec 4, 2021
Cannelton, Indiana Nell Rose Embry, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born in Hanson, Kentucky on November 26, 1934, daughter of Elbert and Ida (Shadrick) Sisk. Nell was united in marriage to Paul "Pete" Embry on April 6, 1950 in Cloverport, Ky. She loved to clean and organize and had cleaned Fischer's Furniture Store for...
Tony Hamby
Nov 30, 2021
Newburgh, Indiana Anthony Chris "Tony" Hamby, 61, of Newburgh, formerly of Tell City, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born in Madisonville, Kentucky on October 14, 1960, son of Bette (Farmer) R'Del. A 1977 graduate of Tell City High School, Tony worked for Truman Ashworth Construction as a heavy machine operator. Tony was a collector of...
"Judd" Terry
Nov 30, 2021
Tell City, Indiana - Marvin E. "Judd" Terry, passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born in Tell City on September 10, 1955, son of Lloyd K. "Jack" Terry and Thelma R. (Harper) Terry. Judd worked construction most of his life. He enjoyed riding horses and had trained race horses. Judd and his brother, Frank, spent lots of...
Charlie Edwards
Nov 28, 2021
Tell City, Indiana Charles W. "Charlie" Edwards, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born in Tell City, June 15, 1927, son of Russell and Geneiva (Mueller) Edwards. Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea. He was united in marriage to Wanda Lampkin on September 4, 1948. He was a member of Hawesville Baptist...
Sara Wilkerson
Nov 28, 2021
Rome, Indiana Sara Lynn Wilkerson, 33, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born in Tell City, June 5, 1988 to Willard and Sandra (Covey) Wilkerson. Sara enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her kids. Surviving are her children, Christopher Wilkerson and Kaitlynn Wright, both at home; companion, Kevin Wright; parents, Willard "Hawk" and Sandy Wilkerson;...
Michael Kellems
Nov 26, 2021
Tell City, Indiana - Michael W. "Mike" Kellems, 62, has passed away on November 26, 2021. He was born in Cannelton on October 13, 1959, son of Charles B. and Sarah (Lawrence) Kellems. Mike was a self-employed carpenter and had been a member of the Carpenter's Union. He enjoyed woodworking, yard work and being with his grandchildren. Surviving are...
Ruby Maxey-Bolin
Nov 25, 2021
Tell City, Indiana Ruby Mae Maxey-Bolin, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Transcendent Healthcare of Boonville. She was born on June 9, 1941, daughter of Cycle and Florence (Hockenberry) Duke. Ruby was a babysitter for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, having coffee with her friends and attending church at the House of...
Kenneth Waddy
Nov 22, 2021
Nolensville, Tennessee - Kenneth D. Waddy, 67, formerly of Cannelton, Indiana, passed away on November, 22, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 25, 1954, son of Charles E. and Mary E. (Keever) Waddy. He was a 1972 graduate of Cannelton High School and attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Kenny was united in marriage on...
Zachary Hubert
Nov 21, 2021
Tell City, Indiana Zachary Dale Hubert, one year old son of Dale and Tara Hubert, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway. He was born in Newburgh, Indiana on October 6, 2020. Zachary attended Perry Child Care. He was a happy boy that loved playing with trucks and chasing the family dogs, Diesel and Dodger. Zachary...
Leonard Borho
Nov 19, 2021
St. Meinrad, Indiana Leonard Joseph Borho, 79, of St. Meinrad, died peacefully in the Lord at 7:45 AM on Friday, November 19, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Born to Frank M. and Frances M. (Vaeth) Borho on December 30, 1941 in St. Meinrad. Leonard enlisted in the Navy in June of 1963 and served for over 21 years,...
Joan Conner
Nov 17, 2021
* The Family would appreciate masks being worn to visitation. Tell City, Indiana Joan L. (Sabelhaus) Conner, 90, passed away on November 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Tell City on October 20, 1931, the fourth of seven children to George J. "Cotton" and Vivian M. (Hagedorn) Sabelhaus. She attended St. Paul...
Bob Campbell
Nov 15, 2021
Robert Bruce "Bob" Campbell, Jr., 73, was promoted to glory on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on October 13, 1948. Bob was united in marriage on February 27, 1976 to Peggy Jo True, who survives. He retired after 30 years with Branchville Correctional Facility. Bob was ordained as a minister on May 31,...
Jim Kurtzhals
Nov 15, 2021
Bristow, Indiana James D. "Jim" Kurtzhals, 87, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 20, 1933 in Coleridge, Nebraska, son of the late Leonard and Clara (Janssen) Kurtzhals. Jim was a 1951 graduate of the former Coleridge High School. He worked the family farm with his father and brothers until...
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